Prince William and Kate Middleton release statement in support of Ukraine: 'We stand with the President and all of Ukraine's people'

• Prince William and Kate Middleton released a statement of support for Ukraine Saturday on Twitter.
• "Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine's people," the statement reads.

Prince William and Kate Middleton tweeted a statement in support of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine on Saturday.

"In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine's future," the statement reads. "Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine's people as they bravely fight for that future."

Representatives for Prince William and Kate Middleton at Kensington Palance did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

—The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) February 26, 2022

The tweet follows Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's joint statement issued on the Archewell Foundation's website on Friday. It appeared to be the first statement issued by members of the royal family about the Russian assault that began on Ukraine earlier this week.

"Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage the global community and its leaders to do the same," the statement reads.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also condemned Putin's actions in a video message released on Thursday, where he told Ukrainians that "we are praying for you and your families and we are on your side."