Overview

• British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and Ukrainian officials discuss bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities through joint weapon production and increased military aid.
• The UK commits to funding the production of over 10,000 military drones for Ukraine, marking its largest military support package to date.
• Shapps calls on the international community to provide the resources necessary for Ukraine to defeat Russian advances and protect democracy.
• Ukraine and the UK explore the possibility of producing L119 howitzers in Ukraine, pending contract and financing.
• The ongoing conflict sees Ukraine facing setbacks, underscoring the urgency of international support and military aid.