Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace arrives at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 06 July 2022.Photo: PAP/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
According to the British Defence Ministry, “the programme is part of the UK’s enduring commitment to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s unprovoked invasion.”
UK’s Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the aim of the programme was “to rebuild [Ukraine’s] forces and scale-up its resistance as they defend their country’s sovereignty and their right to choose their own future.”
The ministry also said in a statement that the British government has so far donated GBP 2.3 billion (EUR 2.6 billion) in military aid for Ukraine.
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Source: www.gov.uk