"Ukraine stands together with Britain": Poroshenko condemns Manchester terrorist attack

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"Deeply shocked by news from Manchester Arena. Our condolences to the victims of the attack. Praying for swift recovery of those wounded,” he tweeted. 

He also strongly condemned "any acts of terrorism."

"Ukraine stands together with Britain in this tragic time," Poroshenko wrote in a separate tweet.

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