Yvette Cooper expressed admiration for the courageous Ukrainians confronting Russian aggression, conveying support to Volodymyr Zelensky by stating, “You are representing all of us.” During a meeting in Kyiv, the Foreign Secretary shared warm sentiments with the Ukrainian President, thanking him for the reception at the grand Office of the President Building and emphasizing the significance of the visit.
In a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine amidst escalating Russian hostilities, Ms. Cooper visited Kyiv shortly after assuming her role as Foreign Secretary. She reaffirmed to President Zelensky the unity in security interests, stating, “Your security is intertwined with ours. We stand by you from the beginning, through to resolution, victory, and the reconstruction of Ukraine.”
Having accommodated a Ukrainian family in her home since the conflict’s onset, Ms. Cooper felt a personal connection to the situation. She and her husband, Ed Balls, welcomed Yeva Drozhzhyna and her mother, Katerina, from Ukraine into their residence in Castleford, West Yorkshire.
Additionally, the Foreign Secretary’s hospitality towards Ukrainian guests was acknowledged by the US President. Ms. Cooper also visited the Council of Ministers in Ukraine, which had been struck by a Russian airstrike, alongside Ukrainian PM Yulia Svyrydenko to assess the destruction caused.
In response to Russia’s violation of Polish airspace and escalating tensions, the UK imposed new sanctions on Putin’s regime. Ms. Cooper issued a warning to the Russian leader, emphasizing that Britain would not tolerate the ongoing invasion. Following Russian drones entering Polish airspace, the UK shot down the drones, marking a breach of Nato territory.
The recent escalation in hostilities included a significant aerial attack by Moscow on Ukraine, targeting key government buildings in Kyiv. To increase pressure on Russia’s economy, Britain announced the imposition of 100 new sanctions, specifically targeting the military sector and the illicit shadow fleet used to fund the Kremlin’s illegal war through the covert export of Russian oil.
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