Rishi Sunak makes surprise intervention on Ukraine as anniversary of Russia war looms

Exclusive: Prime minister tells people of Ukraine the ‘hearts of the British people’ are with them

Rishi Sunak has said that the “hearts of the British people” are with Ukraine in a surprise intervention on the war.

The prime minister also paid tribute to the ongoing bravery of ordinary Ukrainians.

With just weeks to go before the first anniversary of the conflict, Mr Sunak reiterated his pledge that the UK government would stand with Ukraine “for as long as it takes”.