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PM pledges £500m of military aid to Ukraine

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Published date24 April 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Warning that Russian President

Vladimir Putin 'will not stop at the Polish border' if his assault on Ukraine is not thwarted, the Prime Minister announced £500m in extra military funding and the UK's largestever donation of key equipment.

The first stop of his European tour yesterday was to Ukraineneighbouring Poland where he met NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Mr Sunak will then travel to Germany to hold one-onone talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz today.

The Prime Minister said: "Defending Ukraine against Russia's brutal ambitions is vital for our security and for all of Europe. If Putin is allowed to succeed in this war of aggression, he will not stop at the Polish border.

"I am in Warsaw to deepen ties with our Polish partners and commit critical new military support for Ukraine's defence. Ukraine's armed forces continue to fight bravely, but they need our support - and they need it now. Today's package will help ensure Ukraine has what they need to take the fight to Russia.

"The United Kingdom will always play its part at the forefront of European security, defending our national interest and standing by our NATO allies."

The £500m will be used to send Ukraine ammunition, air defence and UK-procured drones, as well as supporting engineering and the...

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