LONDON: The government of the United Kingdom will channel additional 1.3 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) as part of its military, economic and...
LONDON: The government of the United Kingdom will channel additional 1.3 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) as part of its military, economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, Britain's finance minister, Rishi Sunak, stated.
"We are unwavering in our support for the people of Ukraine and this extra ·1.3 billion will ensure we continue to provide the necessary military and operational support they need…," UK-based LBC radio station quoted British Chancellor of the Exchequer Sunak as saying.
"The UK is at the forefront providing economic, humanitarian and defensive support to Ukraine and we are working tirelessly to bring an end to this conflict," he added.
According to LBC radio station’s report "The ·1.3 billion, drawn from the UK's reserves, includes ·300 million of military kit promised by [Prime Minister Boris] Johnson earlier this week, such as anti-battery radar systems to target Russian artillery, GPS jamming equipment and night vision devices."
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