UK’s Sunak Announces New Air Defence Package in 1st Visit to Ukraine

UK’s Sunak Announces New Air Defence Package in 1st Visit to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) shaking hands with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Nov. 19, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office/Handout via PA Media
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday announced a £50 million ($59 million) package of defence aid for Ukraine during his first visit to Kyiv since becoming leader of the UK.

The package is comprised of 125 anti-aircraft guns and technology to counter Iranian-supplied drones, including dozens of radars and anti-drone electronic warfare capability, Downing Street said.