UK pledges tons of of assault drones to Ukraine amid Volodymyr Zelensky go to
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ishi Sunak promised tons of of latest long-range assault drones for Ukraine forward of a gathering with Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday.
The Ukrainian President and the Prime Minister will meet at Chequers for “substantive negotiations” over army help.
Mr Sunak will verify the availability of tons of of air defence missiles and additional unmanned aerial techniques, together with the assault drones which have a spread of over 200km, No10 mentioned.
Britain final week agreed to supply Storm Shadow precision missiles to Ukraine – the primary long-range cruise missile within the nation’s arsenal.
Downing Street mentioned the weapons had been “critical in helping the country defend against the relentless bombardment of their critical national infrastructure”.
The announcement comes as Britain was set to bolster coaching for Ukrainian pilots to fly fighter jets this summer time.
The elementary flying section for cohorts of Ukrainian pilots to be taught fundamental coaching goes “hand in hand” with UK efforts to work with different international locations on offering F16s.
Rishi Sunak and Volodymyr Zelensky – In footage
Mr Sunak mentioned: “This is a crucial moment in Ukraine’s resistance to a terrible war of aggression they did not choose or provoke. They need the sustained support of the international community to defend against the barrage of unrelenting and indiscriminate attacks that have been their daily reality for over a year.
“We must not let them down. The frontlines of Putin’s war of aggression may be in Ukraine but the fault lines stretch all over the world. It is in all our interest to ensure Ukraine succeeds and Putin’s barbarism is not rewarded.
“That is why the UK is sustaining our support to Ukraine – from tanks to training, ammunition to armoured vehicles. And this message of solidarity will ring loud in all my meetings with fellow world leaders in the days ahead.”
The go to additionally comes forward of the Council of Europe Summit in Iceland, which Mr Suank is because of attend and Mr Zelensky will handle just about, and the G7 Summit in Japan.
Downing Street mentioned the Prime Minister will use the gatherings to push for sustained worldwide assist for Ukraine within the combat towards Russia.
In a tweet, Mr Zelensky mentioned: “Today – London. The UK is a leader when it comes to expanding our capabilities on the ground and in the air.
“This cooperation will continue today. I will meet my friend Rishi. We will conduct substantive negotiations face-to-face and in delegations.”
Mr Zelensky is anticipated to attend the following main Nato summit in particular person, with Ukraine pushing for a timeline for it becoming a member of the alliance.
The President final visited London in February, when he additionally met King Charles III and addressed MPs in Westminster Hall. He is the primary world chief the Prime Minister has hosted at his nation residence Chequers.