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<\/p>\nLord David Cameron has visited Ukraine in his first overseas trip as Foreign Secretary.<\/p>\n
The new Foreign Secretary met Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.<\/p>\n
Mr Zelensky said they discussed the supply of weapons for Ukrainian forces fighting against Russia’s brutal invasion.<\/p>\n
Lord Cameron sought to reassure Mr Zelensky over fears that attention has been diverted to the war in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
In a video released by Kyiv, he said: \u201cI admire the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people.<\/p>\n
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READ MORE: <\/strong> Bringing Cameron back was a daft decision by Rishi Sunak, says Ann Widdecombe<\/strong><\/p>\n “We will continue to give you the moral support, the diplomatic support, the economic support, but above all the military support that you need – not just this year and next year, but for however long it takes.<\/p>\n “I had some disagreements with my friend Boris Johnson, we’ve known each other for 40 years, and his support for you was the finest thing that he and his governments did.”<\/p>\n Lord Cameron was updated on Ukraine’s counter-offensive against Russia and held talks on Kyiv’s aspirations to join Nato.<\/p>\n Writing on social media, Mr Zelensky said: “We had a good meeting focused on weapons for the frontline, strengthening air defence, and protecting our people and critical infrastructure. I am grateful to the UK for its support!”<\/p>\n The former prime minister became Foreign Secretary on Monday in Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle.<\/p>\n His visit to Ukraine was intended to demonstrate the UK’s continued support for the war-torn country.<\/p>\n His predecessor James Cleverly had been scheduled to make the visit before being moved to the Home Office to replace sacked Suella Braverman.<\/p>\n\n