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Neil Shaw

Boris Johnson to make national statement on war in Ukraine

Boris Johnson is set to meet the German Chancellor as they look to discuss how to help European countries wean themselves off Russian gas following the attack on Ukraine. The Prime Minister will host Olaf Scholz at Downing Street on Friday, with a press conference planned for the afternoon.

The Prime Minister will address the nation at 3.15pm.

Mr Johnson is expected to offer assistance to Berlin, which is still heavily reliant on Russian gas, to reduce its dependence on Moscow’s energy exports in a bid to starve Vladimir Putin’s war machine of funds. In a tweet, Mr Johnson said: “Looking forward to welcoming @BundesKanzler Scholz to the UK today.

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