THE PRESIDENT of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has invoked the words of Britain’s wartime leader Winston Churchill as he appealed to MPs for more help at home.

The Ukrainian president spoke to the Commons via video, thanking the UK for its support since Russia’s invasion, and receiving a standing ovation.

But he called for Russia to be named a “terrorist state” and for allies to “make sure our skies are safe”.

“We will not surrender, we will not lose, we will go to the end,” he added.

His historic speech was witnessed by Harlow MP Robert Halfon

Robert Halfon said: “In one of most extraordinary moments I have ever witnessed as MP, the Ukranian  President Zelensky addressed the House of Conmons on Video link. Such an event has never ocurred before in Parliament’s history.

“He went through, day by day the true extent of the Russian invasion an the horrors and atrocities  his country has endured because of the actions of President Putin .

Thanking Boris Johnson for Britain’s support, the President urged the UK to do everything possible to help the Ukranians keep their country free and independent.

“It was emotional and uplifting, especially to hear President Zelensky adapt Winston Churchill’s message to the British people in World War Two, for his own country.

I will never forget this moment for the rest of my life. I am proud our country is united in assisting Ukraine with financial & humanitarian aid and military support but even more inspired by the incredible fighting spirit of the Ukrainian President and his people.

“We must all hope that they become a free and independent nation once again”.