On the 23rd, British Prime Minister Sunak and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg visited Poland and announced the largest package of military assistance in history for Ukraine.
On the 23rd local time, British Prime Minister Sunak and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg visited Poland. Sunak said at a press conference held at the headquarters of the 1st Armored Brigade in Warsaw: “British defense spending will enter a state of war.” Multiple British media reported that Sunak will announce during this visit that it will provide Ukraine with unprecedented largest military aid package yet.
At the press conference, Sunak said, “We will provide at least current levels of military support to Ukraine for as long as necessary.” In addition, Sunak also said that by 2030, British defense spending will increase to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP).The British “Guardian” said on the 23rd that Sunak will meet with Polish officials in PolandPrime MinisterTusk and Stoltenberg discussed topics related to European security and Russian threats, and then went to Germany to talk with GermanyPrime MinisterScholz met. British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said that this record-breaking package of military aid will provide Ukraine with more equipment needed to “restore peace and stability in Europe.”
On the 23rd local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said on social media that he had a phone call with Sunak. Sunak introduced the UK’s largest military aid plan in history, saying that it would provide 500 million pounds of military aid to Ukraine, including “Storm Shadow” missiles, hundreds of armored vehicles and ships, etc. “This is all what Ukraine really needs on the battlefield. I’m grateful to the UK and the Prime Minister himself for showing such strong support.”
Russia’s “Military Observer Network” quoted an analysis report on the 23rd as saying that after the bill related to U.S. aid to Ukraine was passed by the House of Representatives, the UK announced large-scale military assistance to Ukraine. It is obviously taking this opportunity to highlight the UK’s major role in European security and other aspects. effect. During this trip, Sunak will meet with the leaders of Poland and Germany, and the Secretary-General of NATO. He may be intended to urge other NATO allies to contribute more to show Britain’s active leadership role. According to reports, spurred by the progress of the U.S. aid bill to Ukraine, countries such as Poland and Germany may show a more active stance.
Polish President Duda accepted the “Fact” daily report on the 22ndinterviewsaid at the time that if NATO decided to deploynuclear weapon, Poland is ready to accommodate.According to a TASS news agency report on the 22nd, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov responded that Russiamilitaryagainst possible U.S. deployment in Polandnuclear weapon“Take responsive measures.
Author of this article: Xiao Xinxin, source: Global Times, original title: “British Prime Minister Sunak: British defense spending will enter a state of war”
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