Britain pledges continued military support to Ukraine, focusing on air defense, electronic warfare, drones, and naval munitions.
Britain is sending Ukraine an additional package of military support worth £225 million, the Defence Secretary revealed on a visit to Kyiv. John Healey met his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov yesterday and outlined how the UK will provide more air defence and electronic warfare equipment, and drones and munitions for the country’s navy. The equipment will be provided by the International Fund for Ukraine , with Western allies sharing the cost.
Mr Healey also set out the priority areas for the UK’s support. These include Ukraine’s military capabilities on the battlefield, the training of its soldiers by British troops, enhanced industrial cooperation and increasing pressure on Russia. Last night, Mr Healey said: ‘The UK will step up its international leadership on Ukraine throughout 2025. 'We will enhance our offer of training and provide battle-winning capabilities, included in our new £225 million package. ‘During my meetings in Kyiv I made clear the UK’s support will continue for as long as it takes, regardless of the situation in Ukraine and we will always stand shoulder to shoulder to ensure Putin cannot win.’ Ukrainian servicemen fire a howitzer toward Russian positions near the front line in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk John Healey (pictured) met his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov yesterday and outlined how the UK will provide more air defence and electronic warfare equipment, and drones and munitions for the country’s navy. The UK continues to co-lead both the international drone and maritime coalitions to provide Ukraine with advanced new weapons and equipment. The International Fund for Ukraine is a funding mechanism that uses financial contributions from international partners to rapidly procure priority military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is administered by the UK Ministry of Defence on behalf of an executive panel comprising the UK, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Lithuani
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