UK PM promises accelerated delivery of air defence capabilities for Ukraine
Following a meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported on an agreement regarding accelerated deliveries of air defence capabilities.
Source: European Pravda, citing Zelenskyy's post on X (Twitter)
Details: These air defence capabilities will be deployed to counter jet-powered Shaheds, which Russia is using to attack Ukraine.
Quote: "That is why it is especially important right now to strengthen our air defences and provide Ukraine with everything it needs to protect lives. Today, a decision was made to accelerate deliveries of British-made air defence systems to Ukraine to counter jet-powered 'Shaheds'"
Background:
- Ahead of his visit, Zelenskyy reported that he would discuss intelligence sharing and access to Starlink with Burnham.
- At the start of the meeting with Zelenskyy, Burnham assured the Ukrainian president that his country's support for Ukraine "will not change". Ahead of the talks, the UK prime minister had pledged that Zelenskyy would not leave London "empty handed".
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