Russian FM Lavrov is holding talks with fellow G20 diplomats in Bali. Head of Russia's diplomacy has underlined the importance of Russia-China strategic ties in "creating a fairer and more democratic world order" during a meeting with Chinese FM Wang Yi.

WATCH: Footage of Western Military District Grad multiple launch rocket systems in action has been released by the Russian Defense Ministry

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⚡️ Sky News political editor Beth Rigby says, citing a source, that the resignation of Boris Johnson should be expected today

⚡️ Nadhim Zahawi, chancellor of the exchequer, calls on BoJo to leave his post

⚡️ Michelle Donelan resigns as education secretary

⚡️ Defense Secretary Ben Wallace withdraws support for PM, does not resign

⚡️ Caroline Johnson resigns as Vice Chair

⚡️⚡️ UK media: Prime Minister Boris Johnson agrees to resign, statement expected within hours

⚡️ Sky News reports citing source that new leader of UK Conservative Party will be appointed by October

⚡️ Boris Johnson is set to make a statement later in the day, according to Sky News, citing a spokesman for Number 10

⚡️ According to No 10 sources, BoJo, in a conversation with chair of the Conservative backbench 1922 Committee Sir Graham Brady, has agreed to resign

⚡️Sterling gains on unconfirmed reports UK PM Boris Johnson will resign today

⚡️ Labour leader Starmer celebrates expected resignation of BoJo

WATCH | View outside Downing Street 10 as BoJo expected to announce resignation

Earlier, sources reported that Johnson had agreed to resign. A statement from Downing Street on the PM's resignation is expected soon

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Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister of Scotland, is not sure it is a good idea to give BoJo the opportunity to serve as caretaker PM while his successor as Tory leader is chosen. She also believes Johnson was never suitable for the post of PM and that the Tories should not have elected him as leader or supported him in office for so long

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❗️Environment minister Rebecca Pow has resigned

⚡Liz Truss reportedly cuts Indonesia trip short, preparing statement

⚡️ Boris Johnson's statement expected at around 11 a.m. GMT