⁍ Britain and Ukraine have clinched a partnership agreement that includes a free trade deal covering goods, services, and tariffs and quotas.

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⁍ Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised to work with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to counter Russia’s ‘malign influence

– British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kiev on Thursday, and the two leaders agreed to work together to counter Russia’s “malign influence” in Ukraine and in the region, Reuters reports. “The two leaders discussed the importance of working together to counter Russia’s malign influence, both in Ukraine and in the wider region,’ a Downing Street spokesman said. “They also expressed their shared concern about the situation in Belarus. The prime minister outlined the steps the UK has taken in response to human rights abuses in the country, including the imposition of sanctions.” Johnson also offered British support for Ukraine’s defense and security.