In a letter to the children of Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed his condolences for what they experienced during the Russian invasion.
“In any other year, kids like you would pour out of your homes and schools to play with your friends, chase a soccer ball… just enjoy what should be a unique, carefree time in your life. Sure, this is not another year,” Johnson wrote in the letter, which was posted on his Twitter in both English and Ukrainian.
“You should be immensely proud. Proud of your country, your parents, your families and your soldiers, and most importantly, proud of yourself,” Johnson wrote, praising them as role models “for children and adults everywhere.”
He went on to say, “You’re not alone. You may be separated from your friends at home, but you have millions of others around the world.”
In the letter, Johnson referred to his visit to Kiev last month, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
He ended it by saying that he believes Ukraine will win the war and hopes that one day they will soon be able to return to their homes, schools and families.
Johnson has been under intense political pressure in recent months, becoming the first British Prime Minister in history to break the law as part of the ‘Partygate’ scandal. His government is also grappling with a cost of living crisis.
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