Pledge to Zelenskyy

THE Foreign Secretary has promised Ukraine’s president that the UK will commit “action not just words” in its support of the war-torn nation.

James Cleverly met Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to Kyiv, just days after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak travelled to the Ukrainian capital.

He said the UK intends to keep its pledge to offer “concrete” assistance, as words alone “won’t keep the lights on” or “defend against Russian missiles”.

Mr Cleverly has announced a package of “hands-on” support through the winter.

Ukraine’s power grid and other critical infrastructure has been pounded by Russian strikes, causing blackouts and leaving millions without heat, power or water.

Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said he was “grateful” for Mr Cleverly’s “brave visit” and the UK’s “steadfast support”.