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  If he was invited and then showed up, is it really a surprise?
context: Ukrainians in love with Boris Johnson. The cafe I go to in Kyiv has a full English breakfast named after him >
  
  
  Ukrainians in love with Boris Johnson.
  
  Because he was the first to provide weapons to Ukraine before the invasion when the rest of the world believed Kyiv would fall in 3 days. Early in February, the UK create a veritable air bridge with Ukraine, landing anti-tank weapons and other light weapons on the outskirt of Kyiv.
  Boris was also busy talking to the U.S. to ensure the coordination of their weapon deliveries to Ukraine.
  Boris also spoke to Trudeau, the Canadian PM, to discuss possible sanctions on Russia before the invasion had even started and coordinated the shipment of $7.8 million in Canadian assault rifles and ammunition that transited on UK air bases. 
  Canada also extend 2 loans of $120 million and $500 million following the G7 meeting where Boris and Justin had several meetings.
  There is no doubt that Boris' leadership helped Ukraine resist the first weeks of the invasion. >
  
  When the war broke out the Ukrainian soldiers were unpacking the British NLAWS on the first day and defending Kyiv outskirts with them >
  
  I'm British and I hated practically everything about his leadership... apart from his approach to Ukraine. I believe he was the perfect person when this scenario came about.
  So, yes, he was hated by many. However I also think many who hated him respected his approach to Ukraine. The votes shall decide whether I am alone in this thinking >
  
  It sounds stupid but Boris was about to go full Churchill and IMO would have done extremely well.  Such a shame he fluffed about as PM >
  
  I never quite understood this. To my mind "going full Churchill" would be being the strong leader needed while the country is at war and being attacked. This isn't the case with the UK though. If anyone is going full Churchill it is Zelensky. 
  However that isn't to say I disagree with how Boris has supported Ukraine. I very much agree with the parent that I disagree with everything about Boris except his approach to Ukraine. 
  Of course as it is Boris I kinda get the feeling in my gut he isn't doing it for the right reasons but because he has this Churchill fantasy and he sees this as his moment. 
  I guess you could say it doesn't matter as long as he keeps the support Ukraine needs but as Boris has shown he doesn't do anything unless it benefits him in some way, it just so happens doing the right thing for Ukraine aligns with his Churchill fantasy right now imho. >
  
  Mate, Zelensky is in a whole different calibre compared to Churchill. >
  
  You mean that in a positive or negative way? Sorry isn't always easy to guess correctly when its written word :) >
  
  He's landing somewhere around De Gaulle. National hero overnight that will never be forgotten >
  
  This is the only thing I like BoJo for.
  He did come through for Ukraine. >
  
  He also came through for Daddy Putin by successfully taking Britain out of the EU so >
  
  British people voted for Brexit. Guy who became prime minister... did what people voted for. But then brilliant intelectual from Reddit comes and say this. >
  
  Boris Johnson wanted power, he didn't believe in Brexit or care how it would work, the Brits voted for something he campaigned on when he knew it was shite. >
  
  I think you're barking up the wrong tree, personally.  Why would he have thrown himself into the fight to back a side he didn't think was going to win?
  He won because he told people (that were tired of all the bickering with the EU) what they wanted to hear, and he delivered what the people asked for (whether you agree or not with the end result).
  So I'd rephrase what you wrote to "Bojo wanted power, he may not actually have cared how Brexit would work, but he campaigned for it (and later delivered it), because it would give him that power". >
  
  
  Why would he have thrown himself into the fight to back a side he didn't think was going to win?
  
  Because he wrote 2 articles for the news paper he was working for, one where he Brexit won or lost. Dude works on people's baser instincts, ask his former wives if you want to know how untrustworthy and manipulative he is.
  Him being a flag waving ponce made him look good since Mayor.
  
  (that were tired of all the bickering with the EU) 
  
  I find that hard to believe because most people had/have/still don't know what the EU gave us or the problems it solved.
  And now we have more than ever as a direct result.
  
  "Bojo wanted power, he may not actually have cared how Brexit would work, but he campaigned for it (and later delivered it), because it would give him that power".
  
  Maybe that's a better way to put it but there is no "may" about it. >
  
  Boris was a terrible PM, but a great friend to Ukraine. His one redeeming quality. >
  
  We should send him as a free soldier in our next weapon shipment to Ukraine. >
  
  He's far better use like this.
  Every time he goes to Ukraine it's a big news story, reminds everyone what is happening in Ukraine and why we have to back Ukraine. >
  
  Its funny how he seems to visit every time a really bad story breaks about him back in the UK.... >
  
  What was it this time? >
  
  800k loan from the guy he put in charge of the BBC a few weeks later. >
  
  Loan was from a mutual friend not from the BBC appointee but the latter arranged it prior to being given the plum job
  Boris is a corrupt cunt. >
  
  Why was the loan used for?
  How did the story come out? >
  
  Surprise visit to Ukraine to try and cover up corruption at home. Not really a surprise as he always does this when more of his lies an corruption are uncovered. >
  
  Exactly my thought. Oddly coincidental timing as his finances come under scrutiny……again >
  
  Love him or hate him, he is genuine in his support for Ukraine >
  
  Hilarious how he pops off to Ukraine whenever a new scandal breaks about his tenure though lol 
  Like how Rudy Giuliani’s “noun verb 9-11” >
  
  Always there every time there’s corruption controversy about him circling. Would explain why he practically has a permanent room. >
  
  Can he stay there for another 12 years please