Ukraine is to receive long-range artillery and anti-ship missiles from Britain

The Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive long-range artillery, anti-ship missiles and drones from Britain.

This is stated in an official statement of the British government.

The Prime Minister spoke to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on April 19 to discuss a range of issues, including military support and global food security.

President Zelenskyy updated on the situation in the Donbas and the ongoing struggle to regain all of Ukraine’s sovereign territory and the ways to counter Russian disinformation in contested areas.

The British Prime Minister stressed his undimmed admiration for the brave defenders of Mariupol and urged Russia to treat any prisoners of war with dignity and respect.

Noting the recent announcement of additional £1.3billion in UK military aid for Ukraine, the Prime Minister also talked about the support flowing to Ukraine’s defence.

Support includes long-range artillery, shore-to-ship missiles and unmanned drones.

The names of the systems that will be given to the Armed Forces of Ukraine have not been officially announced yet.

The leaders discussed progress in negotiations and agreed to step up work with allies, including the US, France and Germany, to define the longer-term security architecture for Ukraine.

The Prime Minister raised his significant concerns about the growing global fallout from Russia’s illegal invasion and President Putin’s craven and reckless blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports.

They have looked through options to open up critical sea and land supply routes for Ukrainian grain stocks, and committed to direct their teams to work urgently on the next steps. In conclusion, the Prime Minister has congratulated President Zelenskyy on the occasion of Vyshyvanka Day and reiterated the United Kingdom’s steadfast solidarity with the people of Ukraine.