The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting in Kiev today that Britain will provide the country with 120 armoured vehicles and new anti-ship missile systems, paying tribute to the Ukrainian army.
"Thanks to the steadfast leadership of President Zelensky, the irresistible heroism and courage of the Ukrainian people, (Vladimir) Putin's monstrous plans have been thwarted," Boris Johnson said after his meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a statement issued by Downing Street.
"Ukraine defied predictions and pushed Russian forces back from the gates of Kiev, achieving the greatest military feat of the 21st century," Boris Johnson said.
"I made it clear today that Britain stands firmly with them in this ongoing battle and that we will remain so for the long term," he added.
The aid adds to the high-level military equipment worth 100 million pounds ($130 million) announced on Friday, Downing Street said.
Britain will also guarantee an additional $500 million in World Bank lending to Ukraine, bringing its total loan guarantee to $1 billion, and will liberalize tariffs on most imports from Ukraine as well as take other trade liberalization measures.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Western countries to "follow Britain's example" with regard to military support for his country and sanctions against Russia.
"Other Western democratic states should follow the example of the UK," he said, flanked by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who pledged to provide Kiev with armoured vehicles and anti-ship missiles during his surprise visit to Kiev.
"It is time to impose a full embargo on Russian hydrocarbons, to increase arms deliveries to us," he continued."
Source: Proto Thema
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