Ukraine ratifies agreement with UK: £2 billion to be spent on air defense and repair bases
Photo: Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will submit to the Verkhovna Rada a bill on the ratification of the Framework Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom. The agreement is aimed at developing the countries' defense capabilities, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal says.
"Under this agreement, the UK will provide us with up to £2 billion for the purchase of air defense systems, air defense missiles, as well as for the organization of repair bases for military equipment and other weapons," Shmyhal said.
According to him, such bases will also be located in Ukraine. The allocated funds will also help significantly strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
"We are grateful to the Government and people of United for supporting us on the path to our victory," the Prime Minister said.
Centennial Agreement between Ukraine and United Kingdom
Recently, Ukraine and the United Kingdom signed an agreement on a 100-year partnership. The agreement will be valid for the next 100 years unless either party wants to withdraw from it.
After the signing, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the transfer of 150 artillery guns and the Gravehawk mobile air defense system to Ukraine. He also said that in 2025, the United Kingdom would provide Ukraine with more military assistance than ever before.
Two Gravehawk prototypes have already been tested in Ukraine.
Read more about them in RBC-Ukraine's report.
