Rishi Sunak spoke in well-rehearsed terms about Britain's intention to ratchet up its support for Ukraine, including helping supply fighter jets.
Ukraine must win as soon as possible and must be given what it needs to do so. And Britain's involvement is ratcheting up in what seems a calculated, calibrated way.
The prime minister's offer on warplanes is also pragmatic. He has already said it will train Ukrainian pilots to operate advanced fighter jets but warned that will take time. Planes like Soviet-era MiGs that Ukrainian pilots are familiar with and need no training to fly. Poland has already said it is prepared to send some if its air force can be backfilled by more modern planes supplied by allies.
The allies have accepted Ukraine must be given everything it needs to win. Sunak is one of the staunchest of advocates of that position.
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