Blinken and Lammy Visit Ukraine Together

The UK has significantly increased its military support to Ukraine, delivering a diverse range of equipment valued at £7.8 billion, as part of a strategic initiative led by Taskforce Kindred. This taskforce, established by the UK Ministry of Defence, assesses and recommends military supplies while ensuring UK military readiness is not compromised. Concurrently, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy have made a joint visit to Kyiv, addressing Ukraine's urgent request for long-range missiles to counter escalating Russian aggression, particularly against civilian infrastructure. Blinken condemned Iran's supply of missiles to Russia, which he labeled a 'dramatic escalation,' and indicated that further sanctions on Iran would follow. The high-level visit emphasizes the ongoing commitment of the US and UK to support Ukraine amid growing tensions. Ukraine's leadership continues to stress the importance of additional weaponry to enhance civilian safety against Russian attacks.