Boris Johnson shared a picture of himself with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky after making a surprise trip to Kyiv.
‘What happens in Ukraine matters to us all,’ the outgoing Prime Minister said on Twitter.
‘That is why I am in Kyiv today. That is why the UK will continue to stand with our Ukrainian friends. I believe Ukraine can and will win this war.’
Today’s visit coincides with the 31st anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union.
It also comes around six months into Russia’s invasion, with fears Vladimir Putin could unleash a particularly brutal attack to mark the day.
Usually on Independence Day of Ukraine a huge military parade is held in Kyiv city centre, but public events have been banned over concerns the capital could be attacked.
The PM announced another major package of support including unmanned surveillance and missile systems for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Prime Minister has arrived in Kyiv on Ukraineâs 31st Independence Day.
His message: Ukraine can and will win this war. pic.twitter.com/9DKZYs9QRe
The £54 million package of 200 state-of-the-art drones and loitering munitions will enable Ukraine to better track and target invading Russian forces.
The Prime Minister will leave office on September 6, the day after either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak emerges as the victor in the Tory leadership contest.
Mr Johnson has formed a close bond with Ukrainian Mr Zelensky and has made surprise visits to meet him in Kyiv earlier this year.
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