Boris Johnson Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine (Video)

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Ukraine on Sunday in a move likely to irritate the Conservative government back home.

Johnson met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and had a tour of the war-struck towns of Bucha and Borodyanka near Kyiv.

In Ukraine, Johnson is believed to be a hero for his steadfast support of the country after the Russian military operation in February 2022. He was awarded an honorary “Citizen of Kyiv” medal from the city’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko at Davos last week.

The Ukraine visit could be seen as a move to undermine current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Meanwhile, the UK agreed to send Challenger 2 tanks to the Ukrainian battlefield, but Germany continues to hesitate about delivering Leopard 2 tanks.

“The only way to end this war is for Ukraine to win — and to win as fast as possible,” Johnson said in a statement. “This is the moment to double down, and to give the Ukrainians all the tools they need to finish the job.”

A spokesperson for No. 10 Downing Street affirmed that Sunak is “always supportive of all colleagues showing that the UK is behind Ukraine and will continue to support them.”