“The Prime Minister is leaving for Kiev as a demonstration of support for Ukraine,” Johnson’s press service quoted RIA Novosti as saying.

During the talks, politicians will discuss the "full range" of strategic support for Ukraine from the UK.

“This is an important week of diplomacy, the prime minister is boosting diplomatic efforts and hopes to talk with President (Russian Vladimir. -

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) Putin and other leaders this week,” the press service of the British Prime Minister noted.

The UK government has announced an allocation of 88 million pounds to Ukraine to support the country's energy independence.

Johnson previously said he would talk to Putin "as soon as he can."