Britain to provide Ukraine with GBP 10B over three years – Zelensky
Britain will provide Ukraine with GBP 10 billion over three years, including GBP 7 billion in economic support and GBP 3 billion for weapons.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Facebook that Britain has pledged GBP 10 billion in financial assistance over a three-year period, according to Ukrinform. During a conversation with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, both leaders expressed gratitude for Britain's steadfast support. The new aid includes GBP 7 billion in economic support and GBP 3 billion in British export support, primarily for supplying much-needed weapons to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
This comes on top of the ongoing annual support Britain provides to Ukraine. Zelensky emphasized that this substantial and timely step is crucial in demonstrating to Russia that Ukraine will not be left alone to confront the escalating problems Russia seeks to provoke. The President further stated that every step taken to bolster Ukraine brings Russia closer to acknowledging the need to end the war it has instigated.
The two nations also deliberated on sanctions policy, with Zelensky affirming that Britain will maintain a principled stance, setting a global example. On October 27, Warsaw and London signed a three-year defense cooperation plan that includes joint military exercises, defense technology development, and increased weapons production.
Both countries reiterated their steadfast support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
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