British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the UK will expand the training of the Ukrainian military with the start of fighter pilot training and plans to supply Kyiv with long-range weapons. I am proud that today we will expand the training program for the Ukrainian forces, which will now include, in addition to soldiers, pilots are being trained fighters and sailors. The statement also notes that Ukrainian pilots will acquire skills that will allow them to “command the NATO fighters of the future.” London plans to coordinate efforts in this area with its allies in order to “meet Ukraine’s defense needs.”
The statement stated that Snack “will also offer to immediately begin a sailor training program, all of which will be in addition to the recruit training program already underway in the United Kingdom, which has trained 10,000 people in combat.” operations.” Over the past six months and during this year, it will help 20,000 more people acquire the necessary skills,” he said, adding that this year the program will be expanded.
He added that “the prime minister will also propose giving Ukraine more long-range capabilities,” noting that the main purpose of such a move is to “undermine Russia’s ability” to strike Ukrainian targets, as well as “help relieve pressure.” On the Ukrainian fronts.”
Earlier, the Office of the Prime Minister of Great Britain indicated that the shortest training course for fighter pilots is 36 months. In addition, the Office of the Prime Minister confirmed that all these issues will be discussed during the visit of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to the UK scheduled for Wednesday.
It is planned that Zelensky will meet with the Prime Minister in the UK, speak in Parliament and visit the base where the Ukrainian army is being trained. Members of the Ukrainian delegation plan to discuss the details of the training program with representatives of the British side. “The Prime Minister will also support President Zelenskiy’s plans to work towards a proper and lasting peace in Ukraine,” the statement said. At the same time, the British Prime Minister’s Office announced a new package of sanctions against Russia, which will be announced on Wednesday. “Today, the UK will also announce new sanctions in response to the ongoing Russian strikes on the territory of Ukraine,” the agency said in a statement.
