UK pledges €526m in military aid to bolster Ukraine's defenses
The United Kingdom has announced a new tranche of military aid for Ukraine worth €526.5 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 €526m million. Norway will also provide additional financial support via the International Fund for Ukraine, which the United Kingdom manages.
According to information provided by the BBC, the new aid package includes €187.2 million allocated for repairs and maintenance of military equipment that has already been sent to Ukraine. Furthermore, more than €292.5 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 Defence Contact Group meeting, which is being held in Brussels under the leadership of the United Kingdom and Germany. British Defence Minister John Healey emphasised 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 frontline fight - he added.
Support from London
It is worth recalling that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a deal in March to purchase missiles worth €1.872 billion for Ukraine. This agreement complements a €2.574 billion loan to provide additional military assistance, supported by profits from frozen Russian assets.
