UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, speaking to @bbclaurak, has urged European nations to increase their financial support for Ukraine, following the UK's commitment of a £2.5 billion support package. Shapps called for Europe to 'step up' in providing aid and highlighted the UK's leadership role. He also acknowledged the concerns about the military budget expressed by former defence secretary Penny Mourdant. With NATO emphasizing the importance of preparedness for potential conflict, Shapps pointed out the clear and present danger posed by Putin. Additionally, he appealed to Britons to join the military in anticipation of 'angrier times' and spoke with Ukrainian Defence Minister @Rustem_Umerov to coordinate the UK's support. A global conference on funding for Ukraine is imminent, where the UK will push for increased international contributions.
Ahead of tomorrow’s global conference on funding for Ukraine, I spoke with Ukrainian Defence Minister @Rustem_Umerov to coordinate the delivery of the UK’s record £2.5 billion support package. The UK is committed to galvanising other nations to increase their support so we can…
🇫🇮 EU must provide Ukraine with necessary weapons and increase its own defence industry – Finnish Foreign Minister https://t.co/sDDE9xLzLY
Europe must step up and provide more funding to Ukraine , - UK Defense Secretary Shapps In his speech on the BBC, the Minister of Defense promised that the island kingdom will lead a new round of support for the Kyiv regime: “The UK, again as with everything else, led the way… https://t.co/CI1gvvURiF
Europe must step up and provide more funding to Ukraine, - UK Defense Secretary Shapps
'Please apply!' Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, urges Britons to join the army. https://t.co/r4PShZBSq6
UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps on TV this morning appealing for more people to join the military, saying “we are heading into angrier times”. This comes after NATO last week warned citizens to prepare for war with Russia. I will not be fighting for these scumbags. Will you?
"I'm in a post where there are a lot of people with opinions" Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says he does "want to listen" to those with military experience who express concerns about budget, such as former defence secretary Penny Mourdant #BBCLauraK https://t.co/eFdZeBgMC4 https://t.co/KQZZmvHOnv
"As Nato says, we always need to be prepared" Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says Putin "clearly represents a clear and present danger" #BBCLauraK https://t.co/eFdZeBgMC4 https://t.co/UjfWUXgcDP
Following Britain's £2.5bn bung, Grant Shapps says Europe now "needs to step up and do their part" to provide cash/support to Ukraine.
Grant Shapps, defence sec, says Europe needs to 'step up' and provide more funding for Ukraine Comes after UK provided £2.5bn package He tells @bbclaurak 'Now not just America but Europe needs to step up and do their part to make sure that Ukraine can continue to defend…