The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with military aid worth 225 million pounds (273 million euros), including drones, air defense systems and ammunition, the British defense secretary announced on Thursday.

The announcement came a day after John Healy visited Kiev, during which he met with his counterpart Rustem Umerov and pledged that London would “intensify” support for the Ukrainian armed forces in 2025.

Nearly three years after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine, “the depths of his miscalculation are clearer than ever, as the courageous Ukrainian people continue to defy all predictions with their indomitable energy,” it said. Mr. Hilli, during the announcement.

But he cannot continue the war “alone”, he added, insisting that London’s support for Kiev is “unwavering”.

As part of the new equipment package, 92 million will be allocated. pounds to bolster the Ukrainian navy with reconnaissance drones, unmanned surface vessels, as well as drones capable of neutralizing sea mines. Another 68 million pounds will be allocated to anti-aircraft defense, radar and counter-drone systems.

The package also includes ammunition for AS90 155mm self-propelled guns, which have been delivered by Britain to the Ukrainian army.

During his visit to Kiev, John Healy also pledged to continue training Ukrainian soldiers from Britain, strengthen bilateral defense industry cooperation and step up pressure and sanctions on Russia.

In addition, British Minister Healy and his Ukrainian counterpart Umerov “reviewed the results of the use of Storm Shadow missiles”, also supplied by London, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry noted in its own statement, without going into further details.

In November, Kiev received the green light from London to launch Storm Shadow missiles against targets on Russian territory.

The British government’s announcement comes against the background of the difficult situation for the Ukrainian armed forces, which are losing territory, the concerns of European allies about the possibility of a reduction if not a stop to US military aid to Ukraine and the promises of US President-elect Donald Trump that will end this war “within 24 hours”.

In July, the Labor government pledged up to £3 billion in military aid to Ukraine. pounds (€3.63 billion) annually until 2030-2031