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Boris Johnson tonight claimed Britain's ability to support Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion had been boosted by Brexit.
The ex-prime minister insisted the UK was able to take a 'very distinct' approach to the Ukraine war due to leaving the EU.
Mr Johnson suggested Britain's supply of thousands of NLAWS - the anti-tank weapon systems - to Ukraine would not have happened if the UK had 'stuck with' the 'old EU approach'.
Speaking at a think tank event on his trip to Washington D.C., Mr Johnson took issue with a suggestion the UK had been able to take a leading role in supporting Kyiv 'despite Brexit'.
Boris Johnson insisted the UK was able to take a 'very distinct' approach to the Ukraine war due to leaving the EU
The ex-PM suggested Britain's supply of thousands of NLAWS - the anti-tank weapon systems - to Ukraine would not have happened if the UK had 'stuck with' the 'old EU approach'
Answering questions after delivering a speech at the Atlantic Council, the former premier said: 'First of all that phrase "despite Brexit".
'I seriously think that it was in part because of Brexit that we were able to take a decision and to have an approach that was very distinct from the old EU approach, which was by the way all governed by the fabled Normandy Format.
'Remember the Normandy Format which was agreed in Normandy in 2014.
