Britain to Increase Ukraine Support to £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak Announces

The United Kingdom has pledged to provide £2.5bn in military aid to Ukraine over the next year, as announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a visit to the country. This represents the largest annual commitment from the UK since Russia’s invasion. The package includes long-range missiles, air defence, artillery shells, and drones, most of which are UK-made. The UK will also provide £18m for humanitarian aid, support for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, and more funding for online English language training. The prime minister emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s security being linked to the UK’s own, and the UK’s role as a leading donor to Ukraine. The announcement comes amidst pressure from MPs for greater clarity and support from the UK, as well as ongoing struggles for Ukraine to secure aid from the US and EU.