Prime Ministers Office 10 Downing Street
September 21
16:04
2022
Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen met at the UN General Assembly in New York today.
They strongly condemned Russias actions in Ukraine and agreed that Putins recent calls to mobilise parts of the population were a sign that Russias invasion is failing. It is a statement of weakness.
They recognised the courage and bravery of the Ukrainian people and underscored their joint commitment to sustaining support for Ukraine in its struggle as long as it takes.
They also discussed UK-EU relations including energy, food security a