Britain to increase Ukraine support to £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak announces - BBC News

Rishi Sunak announces the package, the largest since Russia's invasion, on a surprise trip to Kyiv.

23 minutes agocommentsCommentsShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Rishi Sunak met Volodymyr Zelensky at the Presidential Palace in KyivBy James Landale, diplomatic correspondent in KyivBBC NewsThe UK will provide £2.5bn of military aid to Ukraine over the coming year, Rishi Sunak has said - Britain's largest annual commitment since Russia's invasion.

The PM made the announcement as he met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv and signed a new agreement supporting Ukraine's long-term security.

Officials said the package will provide Ukraine with long-range missiles, air defence and artillery shells.

Some £200m will be spent on drones.

Officials said the military package - for the next financial year beginning in April - would result in the largest delivery of drones, most of which will be UK-made, to Ukraine by any country.

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