Tusk received from Johnson a letter about the postponement of Brexit

“A request for deferment has just been received. Now I’ll begin to consult with EU leaders on how to respond, ”he wrote on Twitter.

The extension request has just arrived. I will now start consulting EU leaders on how to react. #Brexit

Earlier it became known that during the telephone talks Tusk announced that he expected Johnson to receive an official letter in connection with the support of the British deputies for the amendment on the postponement of the exit of the kingdom from the EU.

On October 19, British parliamentarians voted in favor of an amendment requiring Johnson to request a new postponement of Britain's exit from the European Union.

The EU called on London to inform the alliance about further actions on Brexit.