(Dan Tri) – British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced that Britain will give Ukraine 3 billion pounds each year as long as possible and does not object to Kiev using weapons donated by London to target Russia.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron visited Kiev on May 2 (Photo: Reuters).
`In terms of what Ukraine did, in our view it was their decision to use weapons, they were defending themselves. We’re not discussing any warnings, but it’s clear that Russia
He emphasized again: `Ukraine has that right. Just as Russia is attacking inside Ukraine, you can completely understand why Ukraine feels the need to make sure that it can defend itself.`
Mr. Cameron added that Britain would give Ukraine 3 billion pounds each year `for as long as necessary`.
The British diplomat revealed that the aid package will include precision guided bombs, anti-aircraft missiles and equipment for 100 mobile air defense units to help Ukraine shoot down Russian drones and missiles.
Britain also pledged to double domestic ammunition production by investing an additional £10 billion over the next 10 years.
`We really have gone all out to provide equipment to Ukraine. Some equipment was actually delivered to Ukraine today, while I was here,` Foreign Minister Cameron emphasized.
According to Mr. Cameron, this is the UK’s largest aid package ever.
Foreign Secretary Cameron confirmed a £36 million support package for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and investment in future innovations to support Ukraine’s energy transition and recovery.
`This war is the challenge of our generation and Ukraine cannot fight it alone. We must work to ensure Ukraine has what it needs to win. Through military aid, protection support
Reacting to Mr. Cameron’s statement about Ukraine’s right to attack Russian territory, Russian Congressman Dmitry Belik said: `The West has long decided to use long-range missiles on Russian territory and Cameron has made it public.