Ukraine and UK agree on US$3.6bn in annual military aid for Kyiv
Pravda Ukraine
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement for annual military aid worth US$3.6 billion to support Kyiv.
Source: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a press conference on Thursday, 16 January, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine and the UK have agreed on “at least US$3.6 billion” in annual military aid for Ukraine, with the commitment lasting as long as necessary.
“Plus, we’ve prepared a decision on another US$3 billion from [proceeds generated by frozen] Russian assets. We should reach US$6.6 billion [in aid] from the UK throughout the financial year,” he said.
Background:
- Notably, on 16 January, Ukraine and the UK signed a historic agreement, establishing a 100-year partnership aimed at deepening security ties and strengthening the relationship for future generations.
- Starmer also said the UK would soon provide Ukraine with 150 artillery barrels and a new mobile air defence system.
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