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BREAKING: Finland bans overland freight transport with Russian, Belarusian license plates.

The measure came into effect on April 9 according to the sanctions imposed by the European Union. - Kyiv Independent.

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BREAKING: Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets with President Zelenskyy in secret trip to Ukraine.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61052643

They even managed to fly the Union Flag in (when you see the picture).

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Just came on to give a link to Boris Johnson being in Ukraine.
https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-w...-kyiv-12586193

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Is he the first to do it? Got to give him props for that deffo

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Yes, but he has more important stuff to deal with, you know, parties and all that..:erm:

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Not the first but still a good, supportive move.

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what other world leaders have been?

Found that the prime ministers of Poland, Slovenia and the Czech Republic have

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+ Austria, Slovakia and the EU/EC

https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/last

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Did they walk streets of Kyiv tho and meet and talk with ordinary Ukrainian civilians, all the while potential bombs could come raining down?

I’m no fan of Boris, but when he’s on the international stage, he represents our country and I’m proud that Ukraine sees the UK as a resounding show of support, to see the Ukraine people appreciate our help.

They don’t care about our petty politics here, their country is at war, they’re fighting for their right to live.



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NEW: confirming the UK is sending Harpoon anti-ship missiles to Ukraine. Huge move, can do serious damage to Russian warships. - Paul Mcleary, Politico, Washington DC.

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Russian governor accuses Ukraine of firing mortars at Russian territory.

Kursk Oblast Governor Roman Starovoyt claimed that a border crossing in Elizavetovka, located several kilometers away from Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast, was shelled on April 9. - Kyiv Independent.

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Yes, they very bravely - or foolishly, depending on your perspective went the middle of last month when Kyiv was still under Russian bombardment. I believe Johnson wanted to go then too but was warned against it.
https://inews.co.uk/news/world/three...ne-war-1518138

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Following Johnson's surprise visit to Kyiv on April 9, President Volodymyr Zelensky called Johnson “a friend” and “one of the most principled opponents of the Russian invasion.” - Kyiv Independent.

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Totally agree, well said

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Very powerful message:

UK prime minister and President of Ukraine, walking on Kyiv’s streets.

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BREAKING: Kharkiv region: Ukrainian military destroyed big Russian military column on the way to Izyum.

https://liveuamap.com/en/2022/10-apr...-destroyed-big