UK to provide Ukraine with $3.7 billion in annual military assistance – Ambassador

The United Kingdom has pledged to provide Ukraine with £3 billion ($3.7 billion) in annual military aid, British Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Harris said on Ukrainian television.

He noted that this level of support will be provided over a period of 10 years.

"We were the first country to sign a new security agreement. But now we are the first country to define the funding for the implementation of this agreement," Harris said.

The ambassador stressed that the $3.7 billion is for military assistance only.

"And this is very important because it shows that we have a long-term perspective and that we are not just here now, this year, but we will always be with Ukraine," the diplomat said.

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