jan 12, 2024 - Sunak Pledges £2.5bn in aid to Ukraine

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Rishi Sunak has vowed that Ukraine "will never be alone" as the UK announced £2.5bn of military aid to Ukraine over the coming year.

It is the UK's largest annual commitment since Russia's full invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The PM made the announcement as he met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv and signed the new agreement.

Mr Sunak said that the support was vital because if Vladimir Putin "wins in Ukraine, he will not stop there".

Officials said the package will provide Ukraine with long-range missiles, air defence and artillery shells. Some £200m will be spent on drones.

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