“Putin’s attacks on the Ukrainian people are becoming increasingly barbaric,” said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The British government announced yesterday, Wednesday, during the NATO summit in Madrid, that abinds another λί 1 billion (€ 1.16 billion) to offer military assistance to Ukraine to face the military invasion of RussiaEspecially anti-aircraft defense systems and remote-controlled drones (UAVs).
The amount will increase the value of British military aid to Kyiv at 3 2.3 billion, clarified in an announcement published by no. Downing Street, describing the increase as important for the “new phase” of Western support, which will allow the Ukrainian army to retaliate.
“As the (President of Russia Vladimir) Putin “It fails to record the gains it anticipated and hoped for, and as the futility of this war becomes apparent to all, its attacks on the Ukrainian people are becoming increasingly barbaric.” Boris Johnsonaccording to the announcement made public by his services.
“Britain’s weapons, equipment and training” will “transform Ukraine’s defenses,” he said, adding that “we will continue to strongly support the Ukrainian people to ensure that Putin fails” in the war in Ukraine.
Military assistance will include “Sophisticated air defense systems”“Unmanned aerial vehicles”, “innovative electronic equipment” and other items “vital to Ukrainian soldiers”, according to Downing Street.
London sees in this package “a first step” that will allow it to move from “defense” to “offensive operations” to regain territory.
The United Kingdom was already one of Kiev’s main arms suppliers, had provided him with 5,000 anti-tank missiles, and has since stepped up its support for Ukraine by providing equipment and training.
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