UK to increase military funding for Ukraine as PM Sunak visits Kyiv
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British prime minister to announce new aid for Ukraine of 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2bn) for next financial year.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is visiting Kyiv to announce a new package of support for Ukraine, including an increase in military funding for its war against Russia.
Sunak is expected to reveal that military funding for Ukraine for the next financial year will be 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2bn) during his visit, according to a statement from his office. The funding would cover long-range missiles, air defence, artillery ammunition and maritime security.
“I am here today with one message: the UK will also not falter,” Sunak said on Friday.
“We will stand with Ukraine, in their darkest hours and in the better times to come,” he added in his initial remarks after his arrival in the capital.
Sunak first visited Ukraine in November 2022, soon after he became prime minister. Britain has been one of Ukraine’s most vocal backers.
