Sunak announces new military aid package for Ukraine

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British prime minister pledges increased military support for Ukraine
17:05, 19.11.2022

The Ukrainian president and the British prime minister discussed crucial issues for both Ukraine and Great Britain.



British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has paid an unannounced visit to Ukraine. This is the first visit of the new British head of government to the Ukrainian capital. The visit of the British head of government was announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:

Since the early days of the war Ukraine and the UK have been strong allies. During the meeting we discussed the most important issues for both our countries and for global security. Together we are stronger and we will achieve the desired results

According to Sky News, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his visit to Kiev announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine, which will include air defense systems:

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces new air defence for Ukraine during first visit to Kiev, £50 million package includes 125 anti-aircraft guns and technology to counter Iranian drones

The aid package to Ukraine will also include dozens of radars, drone countermeasures, with more than a thousand missiles previously announced for air defence.

Sunak himself stated:

While the AFU manages to push back Russian forces on the ground, civilians are under severe aerial fire. Today we are providing new air defence equipment, including anti-aircraft weapons, radar and drone countermeasures, as well as stepping up humanitarian support before winter

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