UK Defence Secretary calls on fellow ministers to accelerate military aid to Ukraine

The relevant statement was made by United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace, an Ukrinform correspondent reports, referring to Sky News.

“The message from Ramstein is clear. International support for Ukraine is growing. More countries than ever are attending. Donations are increasing and their delivery is accelerating. We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes,” Wallace said.

Additionally, Wallace called on his fellow defence ministers to accelerate the delivery of military aid packages in a demonstration of continuing international support for Ukraine.

In his words, the United Kingdom can be proud of their support for Ukraine.

“We are providing countless brave Ukrainians with the battle-winning training, equipment and ammunition urgently needed to repel Russia’s barbaric invasion,” Wallace stressed.

To date, the United Kingdom has sent more than 10,000 anti-tank missiles, 200,000 rounds of artillery ammunition, hundreds of anti-aircraft guns, self-propelled artillery, and more than 200,000 pieces of non-lethal equipment to Ukraine.

A reminder that, on April 21, 2023, the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group is taking place at the U.S. Ramstein Air Base in Germany.