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LNB news: Ukraine conflict—Prime Minister announces increase to Ukrainian defence aid

12 April 2022
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The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new £100m package to aid the Ukrainian defence

Lexis®Library update: The pledge comes with Johnson’s visit to Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In addition, Johnson has confirmed further World Bank lending to Ukraine of £385m. He also reiterated his support for Ukraine and that the UK is moving away from Russian hydrocarbons on top of the current sanctions.

Sources:

UK to bolster defensive aid to Ukraine with new £100m package

Prime Minister pledges UK’s unwavering support to Ukraine on visit to Kyiv: 9 April 2022

PM's remarks during joint clip with President Zelenskyy: 9 April 2022

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