The United Kingdom has announced the transfer of a new military assistance package to Ukraine, which envisages hundreds of air defense missiles. This was reported by Politico, referring to the statements of the British government.
Prime Minister Cyrus Starmer said that his government would provide 350 Asraam missiles to Ukraine. The cost of this package will be £ 70 million, which will be paid at the expense of interest received from frozen Russian assets.
“Russia, not Ukraine, should be financially responsible for Putin's barbaric and illegal war. Therefore, it is logical that these funds will be aimed at strengthening Ukraine's air defense, ”the Prime Minister emphasized.
The statement states that the United Kingdom will continue to support Kiev, and this support will remain adamant. The older also appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to return to diplomatic talks.
Supply of rockets is timed to the NATO summit that will take place this week. Before his beginning, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a visit to London, where he met with King Charles III and the newly appointed Prime Minister.
The British government emphasized that Ukraine's support is independent of the internal political situation. Defense Minister John Gili said that the focus in the war in Ukraine should remain a priority, even despite the growing attention to the conflict in the Middle East.
According to him, the Russian authorities are interested in diverting the attention of the world community, but Western partners should remain focused on the support of Ukraine. He stressed that British society continues to demonstrate a high level of solidarity with Ukrainians.
