As the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, political leaders in the UK have reiterated their support for the country. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised that Britain would do “whatever it takes” for Ukraine to achieve victory, and announced £245m in funding to replenish Kyiv’s artillery ammunition reserves. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer condemned President Vladimir Putin’s “cowardice and barbarity”, and said that the UK would support Ukraine “no matter who is in power in this country”. Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf also pledged “steadfast support” for Ukraine.
Mr Sunak’s announcement follows his visit to Kyiv last month, during which he signed a new security agreement and pledged £2.5bn of military aid to Ukraine over the coming year. He said that “against all the odds”, Ukraine had “pushed back the Russian invaders to recapture half of the land Putin stole”. But the war remains at a stalemate, with Russia apparently making recent advances.
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron warned the United Nations against “fatigue” and “compromise” on Friday. He urged the world to “recognise the cost of giving up”, and once again called for US Congress to back a fresh package of military support for Ukraine. The US has provided the most military aid to Ukraine during the conflict. Meanwhile, the UK has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and organisations sustaining Russia’s military, as well as six prison bosses linked to the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
More than 50 governments, including the UK, have reiterated their demand that Russia ends its “war of aggression against Ukraine” and withdraws all forces and equipment from the country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to take part in a virtual meeting with G7 leaders on Saturday
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