UK PM Boris Johnson invites world leaders to build coalition against Putin
India Today
Amid the Russian invasion, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, "This is the moment for Ukraine's friends to create a coalition of humanitarian, economic and defensive military support."
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Dutch PM Mark Rutte at Downing Street in London on Monday, as the trio visited a Royal Air Force (RAF) base to meet members of the UK armed forces.
Downing Street said it marks the start of a week of “focussed engagement” with world leaders to mobilise a global outcry at the “atrocities of Russian aggression” into practical support for Ukraine.
Addressing reporters following the RAF visit and talks with the visiting leaders, Johnson said: "This is the moment for Ukraine's friends to create a coalition of humanitarian, economic and defensive military support."
The three Prime Ministers convened for separate bilateral meetings and a joint trilateral meeting to discuss the next steps to counter attacks ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukrainian cities.
“In the time since Russia’s illegal and brutal assault we have seen the world stand up tall in solidarity with the indomitable people of Ukraine,” said Johnson.
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“UK aid is already reaching those who need it most, delivering essential supplies and medical support. While only Putin can fully end the suffering in Ukraine, today's new funding will continue to help those facing the deteriorating humanitarian situation,” he said.
