“NATO is the cornerstone of UK security. We are proud to be the second largest contributor and remain deeply committed to the alliance,” Sunak said at the start of the meeting at the official residence in Downing Street.
The British Prime Minister expressed his hope that NATO would continue to “evolve to meet new threats” and support Ukraine in the fight against the Russian invasion.
Sunak confirmed that the country will send more equipment to Ukraine, in addition to “1,000 anti-aircraft missiles for that.” [os ucranianos] They can better defend themselves.”
Stoltenberg responded that “the UK contributes to collective defence [britânica] In many different ways”, he leads the multinational combat group in Estonia, and maintains “the sky over the east flank [da NATO] Safe with Air Police and “contribute” to many ships and naval capabilities in the Alliance’s maritime missions and patrols.”
“The UK has been and remains a leading country when it comes to providing support to Ukraine. It has been training Ukrainian soldiers for many years, but it is now clear that it has ramped up its number of appearances, demonstrating its leadership role in the Alliance.” curly.
Prior to the meeting, Stoltenberg visited Ukrainian forces that are being trained by the UK at the Lyde military base in southeast England, as part of the so-called Operation Interflex.
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