British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke on Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and promised the United Kingdom will press the rest of the Group of 20 (G20) to help the conflict-hit country overcome the issues caused by Russia's exit from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
"President Zelensky updated on Ukraine's counteroffensive and ongoing military requirements, and the prime minister pledged the UK's steadfast support and commended Ukraine's armed forces for their progress on the battlefield," Sunak's spokesperson told the media.
Meanwhile, Zelensky thanked the UK in a tweet for "its firm support, including crucial military aid," while urging "partners to help us strengthen the air defense of the Odessa region," where the alternative export route starts.