Johnson, Zelenskyy mull continuation of dialogue with Russia

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider it important to continue dialogue with Russia to reduce tensions on the Ukrainian border, Report informs referring to the UK Government website.

“The leaders agreed on value of ongoing dialogue, including with Russia, and resolved to stay in close contact. The Prime Minister reinforced the importance of all parties implementing the Minsk Agreements,” reads the communique.

“The Prime Minister and President Zelenskyy discussed the importance of Ukraine and other European states reducing their dependence on Russian gas and the need to cultivate green and diverse energy sources,” reads the message.

“The Prime Minister updated President Zelenskyy on his conversation with Russian President Putin earlier this week. He reiterated the message relayed to President Putin about the UK’s support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity. The Prime Minister underlined that the UK will use all its diplomatic and economic powers, in concert with allies, to prevent any Russian aggression towards Ukraine.”