Russia cheers Boris Johnson’s death as world responds to the UK’s political drama

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Russia cheers Boris Johnson's demise as world reacts to the UK's political drama

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Russia invited Boris Johnson’s departure from workplace.

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LONDON– Global leaders have actually responded to Boris Johnson’s resignation, with the Kremlin in specific revealing enjoyment at the U.K. prime minister’s exit.

Johnson revealed Thursday that it’s time for his celebration to select a brand-new leader and, for that reason, a prime minister after more than 50 individuals resigned from his federal government in demonstration of his management.

As occasions unfolded in the U.K. on Thursday, the representative for the Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov stated, “He doesn’t like us, we don’t like him either,” according to a Reuters translation.

The Kremlin and the Foreign Ministry were not instantly readily available for remark when gotten in touch with by CNBC.

Speaking Friday early morning, Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, stated that Johnson “kept saying that Russia should be isolated, while his own party has isolated Boris Johnson himself instead.”

“I don’t even want to comment on this, because Boris Johnson, with all his activities as prime minister, and as foreign minister, proved that he is a man who primarily chases after superficial effects, holds on to power in order to raise his political career in every possible way.”

The acrimonious relationship in between Johnson and Russian leader Vladimir Putin may not come as a surprise to numerous. Johnson’s military assistance to Ukraine has actually frequently raised criticism inRussia In truth, Moscow prohibited Johnson from going into Russia as part of a broader bundle of sanctions connected to the war in Ukraine.

But Johnson’s departure will nearly certainly not indicate a modification in policy towards Ukraine and Russia.

“Let me say now to the people of Ukraine that I know, we in the U.K. will continue to back your fight for freedom for as long as it takes,” Johnson stated throughout his resignation speech Thursday.

Meanwhile, the response from Kyiv was, naturally, the opposite.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Johnson spoke Thursday after the resignation speech. Zelenskyy “thanked the Prime Minister for his decisive action on Ukraine, and said the Ukrainian people were grateful for the UK’s efforts,” according to a Downing Street spokesperson.

“The Prime Minister highlighted the UK’s unwavering cross-party support for President Zelenskyy’s people, and said the UK would continue to supply vital defensive aid for as long as needed,” the exact same representative stated.

Biden prevents Johnson referral

Across the Atlantic, U.S. President Joe Biden prevented referring about Johnson particularly, however stated he is anticipating dealing with the U.K. federal government.

“The United Kingdom and the United States are the closest of friends and Allies, and the special relationship between our people remains strong and enduring,” Biden stated in a declaration, according to Reuters.

In the European Union, authorities are now wishing for much better relations with the United Kingdom.

Johnson’s federal government had actually been attempting to alter the information of a trade arrangement it had actually signed with the EU following the U.K.’s departure from the bloc– a relocation that did not work out inBrussels EU authorities, in truth, began legal action in June versus the U.K.

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Guy Verhofstadt, a member of the European Parliament, stated Thursday on Twitter: “EU-UK relations suffered hugely with Johnson’s choice of Brexit. Things can only get better!”

Former Brexit mediator Michel Barnier likewise stated “the departure of Boris Johnson opens a new page in relations with the United Kingdom.”

“May it be more positive, more considerate of dedications made, in specific relating to peace & & stability in [Northern Ireland], and more friendly with partners,” he included.

However, the future relationship in between the U.K. and the EU will quite depend upon Johnson’s follower.