UK set to send tanks to Ukraine as Western allies ramp up support for Kyiv

🔴 The UK is set to send tanks to Ukraine for the first time in a bid to step up support for Kyiv in its efforts to turn back the Russian invasion

for the first time in a bid to step up support for Kyiv in its efforts to turn back the Russian invasion.

“It is clear that battle tanks could provide a game-changing capability to the Ukrainians, and the Prime Minister told President Zelensky last week the UK would do whatever we can. The Prime Minister has asked the Defence Secretary to work with partners in the coming weeks to discuss how we can go even further and faster in our support to Ukraine, including the provision of tanks.”

Mr Sunak said: “The relationship between our two countries is stronger than ever, not just across trade and security but also our values.” Mr Kishida responded: “Let us have a strategic discussion, that would be our hope. Thank you so much for creating this opportunity.” Japan is set to host the G7 summit in spring.

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