Zelensky ‘unhappy’ Boris is quitting after PM calls him a ‘hero’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he feels “sympathy” for Boris Johnson and is “unhappy” at his resignation.

Britain’s Prime Minister referred to as his counterpart on Thursday afternoon to reiterate “the UK’s unwavering assist” for Ukraine regardless of the chaos in Westminster.

He pressured that there was “unwavering assist” for the Ukrainian individuals all through Parliament and that Britain would ship them army support “for so long as needed”.

Downing Avenue stated he ended the decision by telling Mr Zelensky: “You’re a hero, everybody loves you.”

In an announcement after the decision, the Ukrainian chief stated: “All of us heard this information (of Johnson’s resignation) with disappointment.

“Not solely me, however your entire Ukrainian society, which could be very sympathetic to you.

“Now we have little doubt that Britain’s assist will stay, however your private management and charisma made it particular.”

Hours earlier, Mr Johnson had introduced on a podium exterior Downing Avenue that he could be stepping down as Tory chief within the coming days.

This may set off a course of to pick a brand new Prime Minister, though Mr Johnson has stated he’ll keep on as “caretaker” chief till then.

The Prime Minister has since pledged to not make any “main adjustments in course” throughout his remaining time at No10.

This adopted criticism from some Tories that he insisted on staying on as “caretaker” moderately than handing over to his deputy Dominic Raab.

Former Prime Minister John Main has led requires management competitors to be accelerated if Mr Johnson refuses to let Mr Raab take over within the meantime.

Based on the Mirror, two Tory sources say Mr Johnson is motivated to maintain going by the prospect of an enormous marriage ceremony social gathering with Ms Carrie at Checkers, the Buckinghamshire mansion that serves because the nation house for whoever is at present PM.

The couple tied the knot in Could final yr however celebrated with just some friends attributable to Covid restrictions and deliberate a extra lavish celebration for July 30 this yr.

Allies of the prime minister have backed down the claims, insisting he’s staying out of a way of obligation.

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