“We showed leadership in Ukraine not only in terms of supporting Ukrainians, but also in terms of confronting Russia and condemning ... the terrible aggression that has characterized Russia over the past 10-15 years,” TASS quoted her as saying.
Earlier, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper, citing close supporters of Truss, whose names were not given, reported that she plans to increasingly use the theme of Russia in the struggle for the post of prime minister.
Truss promised, if elected, to continue the line of confrontation with Russia and helping Ukraine achieve victory.