May Stresses Need To Deter 'Russian Aggression' In Phone Talks With Zelenskiy - Statement

LONDON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 24th April, 2019) UK Prime Minister Theresa May stressed in a phone conversation with Ukrainian President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy the importance for the United Kingdom and Ukraine to work together to deter "Russian aggression," the prime minister's office said in a statement on Tuesday.

"The Prime Minister reiterated support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and our desire to expand our already significant defence and security cooperation. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of our two countries working together alongside the international community to deter Russian aggression," the statement said.

The statement also noted that the United Kingdom would support Zelenskiy's presidency and Ukraine's democratic future and expressed hope for deepening bilateral cooperation in a range of areas.

�Ukraine's Central Election Commission (CEC) said on Tuesday, after all electronic protocols were processed, that Zelenskiy won Sunday's second round of presidential elections with 73.22 percent of the vote, defeating incumbent leader Petro Poroshenko, who gained 24.45 percent.