Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly planning to a third trip to Ukraine before he leaves office to bid adieu to President Zelensky.
Mr Johnson has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine's resistance against the Russian invasion and has won plaudits from its people.
On Friday, Mr Johnson had a phonecall with his ally Mr Zelensky, who to
This week I visited Ukrainian troops being trained by British Armed Forces in North Yorkshire.
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ld the PM he had watched his final Prime Minister's Questions last week and approved of his parting comment, 'Hasta la vista, baby,' The Telegraph reports.
An insider said: 'He is really feeling the burden of responsibility having been [Mr Zelensky's] biggest backer. He can't just walk away and not make sure the world has got his back.
'He is hoping to see him again before he leaves office.'
The PM’s spokesman would not comment on 'hypothetical trips to Ukraine' when asked on Thursday.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister was pictured visiting Ukrainian troops being trained by British soldiers in North Yorkshire.
Commentators have suggested the PM may be scaling back his activities as his premiership enters its last stages.
It is understood Mr Johnson won't address the decennial Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops and spouses, on Tuesday.
Around 8,000 members of the Conservative Party are alleged to have signed a petition calling for a vote on whether Mr Johnson can stay on as Prime Minister.
During his call to Zelensky on Friday, Mr Johnson insisted that British support will 'not waver' regardless of who becomes the next leader of the country.
The Prime Minister also welcomed news of a much-anticipated deal to get grain out of Ukraine, amid hopes that the agreement can avoid a global food crisis.
I Mr Johnson 'stressed the UK's ongoing determination to support the Ukrainian people and said that resolve will not waver, no matter who becomes the next UK prime minister'.
A Downing Street spokeswoman said, 'President Zelensky thanked the PM for his staunch support for Ukraine, and for his kind words in his last address to Parliament.
Boris Johnson 'is planning one last trip to Ukraine to visit Zelensky' https://t.co/JsfQgQ6cpr
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'The Prime Minister outlined the recent steps the UK has taken to bolster Ukraine's resistance, including training thousands of Ukrainian troops in the UK.
'The UK is working to expand this training effort, including through the involvement of international partners. President Zelensky said the military support being provided by the UK and others is making a real difference in the conflict.
'The Prime Minister welcomed today's announcement of a UN-brokered deal to get grain out of Ukraine via the Black Sea and end Russia's blockade. Both the Prime Minister and President Zelensky stressed the need for the deal to be implemented in full by all parties.'
Russia and Ukraine signed separate agreements today with Turkey and the United Nations to clear the way to export millions of tons of desperately needed Ukrainian grain as well as Russian grain and fertiliser.
The moves end a stand-off that had threatened food security around the globe.
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