UK responds to Zelenskyy's remarks on slowed aid to Ukraine
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The British government has reaffirmed its continued support for Ukraine in response to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's comment about the weakening of British support, according to a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
“The Prime Minister remains absolutely resolute in his support for Ukraine. In terms of our support, again, it is unwavering,” the spokesperson said.
However, according to her, the UK government's position on Ukraine's use of long-range Storm Shadow missiles has not changed.
What preceded
This past weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, the UK has demonstrated true leadership in supporting Kyiv. However, the situation has somewhat changed recently.
The issue was regarding the permission to use British Storm Shadow missiles for strikes against Russia. Ukraine receives missiles from three countries: the UK, France, and the USA.
The media have spread information that the United States has not responded for over a month to the UK's request to allow Ukrainian forces to use Storm Shadow missiles against Russian territory.
At the same time, UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated that the UK would not assist Ukraine in striking targets in Russia. However, the UK may allow Ukraine to use the provided weapons for such attacks.
