ToLychko: former British Prime Minister Johnson was awarded the title of honorary citizen of Kiev, Klitschko noted that Johnson “did and will do everything possible” so that the UK and world leaders continue to provide the necessary assistance to Ukraine
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The Kiev Regional Council approved the decision to award the title of honorary citizen of Kiev to the “great friend of Ukraine”, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the mayor of the city Vitali Klitschko said.
“Johnson has done and, I am convinced, will continue to do everything possible for the UK and world leaders to provide the necessary assistance to Ukraine. Thanks for the support!»— wrote Klitschko in his Telegram.
“Honorary Citizen of Kiev” is an honorary title established back in tsarist Russia for the residents of this city who made a special contribution to his life. After the revolution, it was abolished and re-established only in 1982.
Before Johnson, this title was previously awarded to Vitali Klitschko, businessman Viktor Pinchuk, etc.
Johnson has served as Prime Minister of Britain since July 2019. Last July, he resigned after the dismissal of government employees amid a scandal with the former deputy chief organizer of the ruling Conservative Party in the House of Commons, Chris Pinscher. The latter was accused of harassment, which the head of the government knew about. Prior to his appointment as Prime Minister, Johnson was the head of the British Foreign Ministry, as well as the mayor of London. He did not put forward his candidacy for the election of a new prime minister in October after the resignation of Liz Truss.
As the head of the government, Johnson visited the Ukrainian capital more than once and regularly supported Kiev after the start of the Russian special operation.
The Financial Times reported at the end of October that the former prime minister intends to continue promoting support for Ukraine by Western countries in the future.
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