Gone and quickly forgotten: World shrugs shoulders at fall of Boris Johnson – except for Ukraine

The prime minister’s departure has made headlines across the world as well as at home, but as a collection of The Independent writers around the world have found, there will be little regret globally for end of his time as British leader

Boris Johnson: Exiting the world stage
Boris Johnson: Exiting the world stage (AP)

It is not just the Westminster stage that Boris Johnson has announced he is exiting, it is also the global one.

His resignation means he will no longer appear at any more all-important, high-profile summits and meetings.

Instead, world leaders will have to deal with a new prime minister. And it is probably the case that few countries or leaders will miss him, except for one.

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