The key facts
- London announced a £10 billion (~$13.3 billion) package for Ukraine's military and economic needs
- £7 billion will go to economic support over three years, £500 million to air defence in winter
- Previously, total UK commitments to Kyiv had reached £25 billion
New support package
The United Kingdom has announced an additional £10 billion — roughly $13.3 billion — for Ukraine's military and economic needs. The announcement was made by the country's Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, speaking in the House of Commons, reports Life.ru. The aid will be provided not as a one-off transfer, but through loans, export financial guarantees and urgent military funding.
How the funds will be allocated
According to documents published by the British government, around £7 billion is to be directed toward economic support for Ukraine over three years. UK export credit capacity will be increased by £3 billion, with priority given to military-related projects. Separately, £500 million is earmarked for addressing the most pressing air defence problems during the winter period — Healey spoke of 'urgent military funding of half a billion pounds for this winter.'
Reaction from Kyiv and Moscow
The Ukrainian leadership learned of the forthcoming decision in advance: before his parliamentary address, Healey and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham held a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky, who, according to the British minister, reacted positively to the announced support. The new package complements existing programmes: according to the UK Treasury, London's total commitments to Kyiv had previously reached £25 billion, including military and non-military aid and export financing.
Criticism from Moscow
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, according to the same outlet, criticised the United Kingdom following reports of new deliveries of Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine. She said that London is betting on military support for Kyiv and on escalating the conflict, while publicly speaking of a diplomatic settlement, and accused British politicians of having words about a desire for peace that diverge from their actual actions.
