The Ambassador of Great Britain called on other countries to support Ukraine unreservedly

The British government will continue to actively support Ukrainian people in their fight against the Russian aggressor.

This was emphasized by Dame Melinda Simmons, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Great Britain to Ukraine, at the 15^th annual Kyiv Security Forum, established by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk’s “Open Ukraine”.

“When it became clear that the Ukrainians will fight, and fight to the last drop of blood against the Russian aggressor, the Government of Great Britain and all citizens of our country took firm decision to support Ukraine,” the diplomat stressed.

Dame Melinda Simmons noted that currently over 70% of British people approve of the government’s policy and the Kingdom’s leadership in supporting Ukraine at the international level.

“Any government may have domestic and external problems to cope with. Nevertheless, I’d like to reach out to my fellow diplomats in other countries with just one message: we should stop hesitating!” - emphasized the Ambassador.

She also reported that the Embassy staff continue to operate in Kyiv to support Ukraine, and hide in shelters during air raids like millions of Ukrainians, and then describe realities of life in Ukrainian cities to their colleagues and relatives in Great Britain.

Noteworthy, the 15^th annual Kyiv security forum “For Our and Your Freedom/ Fighting for NATO” will be held on May 25-26, 2023, with the participation of well-known international figures. In particular, at the Forum, the KSF Security Council will be formed and a policy document will be adopted with recommendations for the NATO summit in Vilnius to be held this July.