UK boosts Ukraine aid with £450 million package amid key talks
The United Kingdom has announced a new tranche of military aid for Ukraine worth £450 million (approximately $550 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 £450 million. According to the Polish Press Agency, additional financial support will also be provided by Norway, using the International Fund for Ukraine, which is managed by the United Kingdom.
According to information provided by the BBC, the new aid package includes £160 million (approximately $195 million) allocated for repairs and maintenance of military equipment that has already been sent to Ukraine. Furthermore, more than £250 million (approximately $305 million) will be used for the purchase of 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 Defense Contact Group meeting, which is being held in Brussels under the leadership of the United Kingdom and Germany. British Defense Minister John Healey emphasized the importance of this meeting for strengthening Ukraine's position and exerting pressure on Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Healey emphasized that the efforts of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group play a crucial role in strengthening Ukraine's position and maintaining pressure on Putin to bring this devastating war to an end.
Minister Healey also noted that the year 2025 is "critical for Ukraine" and stressed that the task of defense ministers is to provide Ukrainian soldiers with the necessary support.
He added that neglecting the war would put peace at risk, which is why the significant aid package announced today will strengthen support for Ukraine’s efforts on the battlefield.
Support from London
It is worth recalling that in March, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a deal for purchasing missiles for Ukraine worth £1.6 billion (approximately $1.95 billion). This agreement complements a £2.2 billion (approximately $2.68 billion) loan aimed at providing additional military assistance, supported by profits from frozen Russian assets.
