Boris Johnson discussed Russia's blockade of Odesa with Ukraine's Zelenskiy

FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street to take questions in parliament, in London, Britain May 18, 2022. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

(Reuters) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday discussed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Russia's blockade of Ukraine's shipping port Odesa, a Downing Street spokesperson said.

Johnson resolved to redouble efforts to provide vital food and humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine and ensure the country was able to export to the rest of the world, the spokesperson added.