Tim Barrow, the British Prime Minister’s National Security Advisor, warned that a prolonged Ukraine conflict should be avoided while urging a faster delivery of weapons to the Ukrainian armed forces. The Times has reported on these remarks.
The United Kingdom is weighing the deployment of long range artillery systems and precision guided munitions to Ukraine, even as stockpiles are reduced. Barrow emphasized that stepping up support is essential and that Ukraine must have the means to defend itself and win on the battlefield. (Times)
Earlier, Josep Borrell, head of the European Union’s foreign service, highlighted the need for both the EU and NATO to accelerate ammunition supplies to Kyiv and to move toward establishing a broader international security framework. (EU Shadow Office)
Prior to that, Borrell indicated that proposals to speed up arms deliveries would be presented at the March defense ministers meeting of the 27 EU member states. He noted Ukraine’s demand for substantial ammunition, especially for tanks and artillery, to sustain their military operations. (Borrell)
A day earlier, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that anti-Russian sanctions and Western weapon shipments do not by themselves end the Ukraine conflict. The assessment points to a more complex path toward strategic stability in the region. (Budapest)**