The UK prime minister is visiting Kyiv to announce a new support package for Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is visiting Kyiv to announce a new package of support, including an increase in military funding, a statement from his office said
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Your support makes all the difference.U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is visiting Kyiv on Friday to announce a new package of support, including an increase in military funding, a statement from his office said.
Sunak is expected to announce an increase in military funding for Ukraine for the next financial year to 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2 billion), the statement said.
Sunak and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to also sign an agreement on security cooperation, which includes intelligence sharing, cybersecurity and medical and military training.