Overview

• 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.