The United Kingdom has committed to a record £2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, as announced by UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. The pledge was made ahead of a global conference focused on funding for Ukraine's defence. Shapps has been actively coordinating with Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov and has called upon other nations to increase their support, with the rallying cry 'SlavaUkraini'. This announcement comes as part of the 18th Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting, where over 50 countries have reaffirmed their commitment to support Ukraine. The UK's unwavering support has been acknowledged by Ukraine, with the UK Defence Secretary urging other Western nations to also step up their military aid contributions. Additionally, the UK Ambassador to Kyiv stated that supplying weapons to Ukraine is not only policy but duty, highlighting the consensus across UK political parties in support of Ukraine.
"Supplying weapons to Ukraine is not only our policy but our duty" - UK Ambassador to Kyiv UK is the most reliable ally I can think of right now as no UK party opposes helping Ukraine.
UK Defence Secretary @grantshapps says the UK will deliver military aid to Ukraine worth another 2.5 billion British Pounds and that it’s time for the test of the West to also step up and deliver more weapons. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 https://t.co/CxC1CEonr5
Only by increasing our support for Ukraine can we ensure a future where freedom triumphs over tyranny. Britain has stepped up to do more and now the world must do the same. #SlavaUkraini https://t.co/UV7cgErIZR
Minister Blair participated in the 18th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting where representatives from more than 50 countries reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine by providing their Armed Forces with military support. https://t.co/zQ9mAV1Y3U https://t.co/SPTv2Ub92o
The United Kingdom is a true friend of Ukraine. Thank you for your unwavering support and significant contribution to our defense capabilities. 🇺🇦🤝🇬🇧 https://t.co/XNxNiBS8Sf
The UK will support Ukraine for as long as it takes - which is why we're raising our military aid to £2.5bn this year 🇬🇧🇺🇦 At today's meeting of the 50-nation strong Ukraine Defence Contact Group, Defence Secretary @grantshapps urged others to join the UK in increasing their aid https://t.co/YCO0hsptrL
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…