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The UK government announced an extra £500 million in aid to Kyiv, in addition to the £2.5 billion already allocated for this financial year.
UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on Thursday, emphasises the UK’s commitment to defending Ukraine amid escalating tensions with Russia.
Sunak expressed the importance of standing united against Russian aggression, highlighting the potential threat posed to Europe’s security if Ukraine falls.
According to him, “The UK’s focus on providing additional support to Ukraine includes the delivery of military equipment, including over 1,600 strike and air defense missiles, as well as more than 400 vehicles and nearly four million rounds of ammunition.
The £500 million in funding will also be directed towards drones manufactured in the UK.”
It would be noted that Sunak had engaged in talks with the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
