London «is preparing for a new phase of its support» of our country
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to increase military assistance to Ukraine. It can help the Armed Forces of Ukraine to recapture the territories temporarily occupied by Russia, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
According to the Chief of Defense Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, in a conversation with journalists, London « is preparing for a new phase of its support» our country as the conflict escalated into a «more traditional war» and Ukraine moved from pushing back Russian forces to holding ground and reclaiming its territories.
A spokesman for Johnson said the government was considering what kind of military equipment it can provide.
«The Ukrainian army not only holds large cities, it forces the Russians to retreat. Our support needs to change to reflect this», — quotes the publication of a source in the Cabinet.
It is noted that the head of the British government told the members of the government that he wants to provide Ukraine & # 171; more deadly & # 187; military assistance.
Downing Street declined to say what new equipment would be sent to Ukraine, but indicated it would not include tanks or other equipment that could escalate as Moscow sees them as offensive, not defensive.
At the same time, a Boris Johnson spokesman said that Britain «is considering all possible options when it comes to ensuring that the Ukrainian government has everything necessary for self-defense».< /p>
Earlier it was reported that after a conversation with Vladimir Zelensky, Boris Johnson announced his intention to increase economic pressure on the Russian Federation.