Officials in London disclosed the total public funding allocated to military support for Ukraine since December 2021. The disclosure came through a report by a major news outlet and reflected remarks from a senior official in the British Ministry of Defence. The figure was shared in response to a parliamentary inquiry and highlights the scale of the United Kingdom’s security assistance tied to Ukraine’s defense needs and regional stability. [attribution: UK Ministry of Defence briefing, Lenta.ru summary of official statements]
According to the official account, the United Kingdom has provided 7.1 billion pounds in military aid to Ukraine since December 2021. The sum includes a recent package valued at 2.5 billion pounds, underscoring the sustained level of support from London to Kyiv. This information was communicated by the deputy head of the Ministry of Defence in reply to a request from a member of the House of Lords. [attribution: official parliamentary records and ministry briefing]
On another front, remarks from the United States indicated that the current budgetary assistance to Ukraine remains crucial for Kyiv. The U.S. administration stresses that such support supports Kyiv’s political resilience and contributes to the broader security interests of the United States. [attribution: statements from U.S. officials; contemporaneous press coverage]
Meanwhile, discussions in Washington have continued around security guarantees for Kyiv. Negotiations aiming to formalize long term assurances have been reported as a priority for sustaining Ukraine’s defense capabilities and ensuring allied commitments across the region. [attribution: policy briefings and diplomatic reporting]