United to win: UK unveils unprecedented military aid package for Ukraine, including boats, armored vehicles, and air defense systems
The British government's leader is set to visit Poland and unveil plans for a substantial boost in military aid for Ukraine. This will include an additional £500m in military funding and the largest-ever supply of crucial equipment from Britain.
As noted, the head of the British government will meet with the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, to discuss the deepening of British-Polish relations.
The officials will also hold talks in Warsaw with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about European security and support for Ukraine. The Prime Minister will then travel to Germany to meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
What is included in the package of military aid to Ukraine
Additional funding will be used for fast delivery of:
It is known that the drones will be purchased in Great Britain.
The British Ministry of Defense will also send Ukraine an equipment package designed to repel a Russian invasion on land, sea, and air. The assistance package includes:
At the same time, British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said that "this record package of military aid will give President Zelensky and his brave nation more of the tools they need to oust Putin and restore peace and stability in Europe."
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At the beginning of April, French President Emmanuel Macron and the Prime Minister of Great Britain discussed further support for Ukraine, agreeing to increase the supply of ammunition, drones, and air defense.
In addition, the minesweepers "Chernihiv" and "Cherkasy," which Ukraine's Navy acquired from Great Britain, have arrived at the Royal Navy's base in Portsmouth to participate in joint exercises.
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3 of May 2024
