The package involves £186 million for military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.

The UK has pledged a new £225 million package of support for Ukraine after the Defence Secretary said the situation in the country is “critical”.

On a trip to Kyiv, John Healey said that the UK will “step up” on international leadership on Ukraine in 2025, after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urged allies to maintain their support.

The package announced on Thursday involves £186 million for military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine, including £92 million for Ukraine’s navy and £68 million for air defence equipment.

The announcement comes after Mr Healey met with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov and also includes £39 million for counter-drone systems and protective equipment for Ukraine’s armed........

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