UK Pledges £2.5 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine, Signs Historic Security Agreement

The aid package, announced during a surprise visit to Kyiv by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, includes long-range missiles, air defense systems, and thousands of drones. The security agreement formalizes UK's commitment to provide 'swift and sustained' defense assistance to Ukraine in the event of further Russian aggression.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) military aid package for Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv. This is the UK's largest annual commitment to Ukraine since Russia's invasion nearly two years ago.
The aid package includes long-range missiles, air defense systems, artillery ammunition, maritime security, and thousands of drones, most of which will be manufactured in the UK.
Sunak and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a 'historic' security cooperation agreement, which formalizes support in areas such as intelligence sharing, cyber security, medical and military training, and defense industrial cooperation.
The agreement also commits the UK to consult with Ukraine if it is again attacked by Russia and to provide 'swift and sustained' defense assistance.
Sunak's visit comes at a crucial time for Ukraine, as aid packages from the US and the EU are stalled, and it sends a strong signal of UK's unwavering support for Ukraine.