UK unveils £450 million military aid boost for Ukraine
The United Kingdom has announced a new tranche of military aid for Ukraine worth £450 million (approximately CAD $750 million). Norway will also contribute its support through the International Fund for Ukraine.
The United Kingdom has decided to provide Ukraine with another tranche of military aid worth £450 million (approximately CAD 750 million). Norway will also provide additional financial support using the International Fund for Ukraine, which the United Kingdom manages.
According to information provided by the BBC, the new aid package includes £160 million (approximately CAD 265 million) allocated for repairs and maintenance of military equipment that has already been sent to Ukraine. Furthermore, more than £250 million (approximately CAD $415 million) will be used to purchase radar systems, anti-tank mines, and hundreds of thousands of drones.
Key meeting in Brussels
The announcement of the new military aid coincides with the start of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, which is being held in Brussels under the leadership of the United Kingdom and Germany. British Defence Minister John Healey emphasized the importance of this meeting for strengthening Ukraine's position and exerting pressure on Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
- The work of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group is vital to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position and pile pressure on Putin to help force him to end this terrible war - said Healey.
Minister Healey also noted that the year 2025 is "critical for Ukraine" and stressed that the task of defence ministers is to provide Ukrainian soldiers with the necessary support.
- We cannot jeopardise peace by forgetting the war, which is why today's major package will surge support to Ukraine's front-line fight - he added.
Support from London
It is worth recalling that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a deal to purchase missiles for Ukraine worth £1.6 billion (approximately CAD 2.67 billion) in March. This agreement complements a £2.2 billion (approximately CAD 3.67 billion) loan to provide additional military assistance, supported by profits from frozen Russian assets.
