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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to Ukraine's capital to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Headline from CBS News, from the development of Apr 9, 2022

Newest development Apr 10, 2022 · 2 reportsJohnson’s trip to Kyiv was planned in secret, blindsiding the world’s media

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy​ said he was grateful for the prime minister's visit, calling it an important meeting during "very difficult and turbulent times for our country."

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    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to Ukraine's capital to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Newest

    Johnson’s trip to Kyiv was planned in secret, blindsiding the world’s media

    Headline from The Guardian ·

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  1. Breitbart News

    Boris Johnson Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv for Meeting with Zelensky (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a surprise visit to Kyiv (Kiev) for a sit-down meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Boris Johnson in Kyiv meeting with Zelenskyy | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Boris Johnson traveled to the Ukrainian capital. US and UK officials have warned of increased Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine after a deadly train station strike. DW has the latest.

  3. Al Jazeera

    British PM makes surprise visit to Kyiv, meets Zelenskyy (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    British Prime Minister’s visit follows UK pledge of more sophisticated military equipment to fight Russia.

  4. Washington Times

    Boris Johnson meets face-to-face with Zelenskyy in Kyiv, pledges additional aid (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday pledged additional military assistance and further economic support to Ukraine during a face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

  5. The Times of Israel

    UK’s Boris Johnson meets with Ukrainian leader Zelensky in Kyiv (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    The two will discuss a new package of financial and military aid to the nation

  6. Deutsche Welle

    LIVE — Boris Johnson in Kyiv meeting with Zelenskyy | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Boris Johnson has traveled to the Ukrainian capital. US and UK officials have warned of increased Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine after a deadly train station strike. DW has the latest.

  7. CBS News

    U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to Ukraine's capital to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy​ said he was grateful for the prime minister's visit, calling it an important meeting during "very difficult and turbulent times for our country."

  8. RedState

    Boris Johnson Pays Surprise Visit to Kiev and Volodymyr Zelensky as the World Wonders Where Is Joe Biden (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Saturday, the world found out that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in Ukraine. Making a surprise visit to Ukraine’s capital, Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain on Saturday promised more...

  9. The Week

  10. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Boris Johnson in Kyiv meeting with Zelenskyy — as it happened | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Boris Johnson made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital. US and UK officials have warned of increased Russian attacks in the east after a deadly train station strike.

  11. The Guardian

    Boris Johnson meets Volodymyr Zelenskiy in unannounced visit to Kyiv (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    PM is reported to have wanted to go to Ukraine, but security officials were worried about the idea

  12. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Boris Johnson in Kyiv meeting with Zelenskyy — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Boris Johnson made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital. US and UK officials have warned of increased Russian attacks in the east after a deadly train station strike. DW has the latest.

  13. WFMZ Allentown

    Live Updates | Boris Johnson in Kyiv: 'Putin must fail' (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    KYIV, Ukraine — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, promising so much support that his nation might never be bullied again.

  14. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Live Updates | Boris Johnson in Kyiv pledging more weapons (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has traveled to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in show of solidarity.

  15. Fox News

    Zelenskyy calls for more sanctions as UK's Boris Johnson makes surprise Kyiv visit (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    In a brief, pre-recorded speech at a Stand Up For Ukraine forum organized in Warsaw, Poland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for additional sanctions against Russia and more support.

  16. The Times of Israel

    Boris Johnson meets with Zelensky in Kyiv (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

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  17. The Times of Israel

  18. Forbes

    Boris Johnson Makes Surprise Trip To Kyiv To Meet With Volodymyr Zelensky (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Johnson has been “desperate” to go to Kyiv to support Zelensky and the Ukrainian people, Tory party chair Oliver Dowden said last month.

  19. The Guardian

    Boris Johnson pledges to send more arms during surprise visit to Kyiv (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    UK to send military vehicles and missiles as prime minister hails Zelenskiy’s heroism

  20. BizPac Review

    UK's Boris Johnson makes surprise trip to Ukraine, joins Zelenskyy in fearless stroll around Kyiv (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    The U.K. prime minister makes an unannounced visit to Kyiv in a show of solidarity with the war-torn nation.

  21. The Guardian

    Johnson’s trip to Kyiv was planned in secret, blindsiding the world’s media (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The PM flew to Poland and then travelled by Ukrainian rail for his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskiy

  22. Insider

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv and promised him armored vehicles and anti-ship missile systems (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    "Ukraine has defied the odds and pushed back Russian forces from the gates of Kyiv,″ Johnson said in a statement.

  23. Hot Air

    Boris Johnson makes surprise trip to Kyiv for talks with Zelensky (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    The European Commission pledges 1B euros in support of Ukraine

  24. CNN

    Video: Boris Johnson meets with Zelensky in Ukraine (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson traveled to the Ukrainan capital of Kyiv to visit President Volodymyr Zelensky in the middle of Russia's war on Ukraine. Johnson pledged more support for the Ukrainians and walked the streets of the city with Zelensky. CNN's Nima Elbagir reports.

  25. Fox News

    UK's Johnson vows 120 additional armored vehicles after walking the streets of Kyiv: LIVE UPDATES (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv Saturday, before announcing additional military assistance. The aid included 120 additional armored vehicles and new missile systems.

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