Britain will transfer 350 ASRAAM air defense missiles to Ukraine. The supply will be financed with proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Points of attention
- Britain is delivering 350 ASRAAM air defense missiles to Ukraine, funded by proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
- The transfer of missiles is a show of support for Ukraine in the ongoing conflict initiated by Russia.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of holding Russia accountable for its military actions and urged for a return to peace negotiations.
Britain used funds from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine
Britain has announced a new defense package of military assistance for Ukraine.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced at the NATO summit in The Hague that the country would deliver 350 ASRAAM air-to-air missiles. The delivery would be financed by £70 million received as interest on frozen Russian assets.
The Prime Minister emphasized that it is Russia that should be held responsible for the "barbaric and illegal war," and using funds from its assets is a fair step.
Russia, not Ukraine, must pay the price for Putin's barbaric and illegal war. Our support will never waver.
Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of Britain
Starmer also called on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to return to peace talks, which are currently blocked.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in The Hague after meetings with King Charles III and Keir Starmer in London. Both British leaders publicly reaffirmed their support for Ukraine.
Speaking at the panel discussion, Zelenskyy noted that defending Ukraine remains an issue that unites all political forces in Britain. He also noted the high level of support among British society.
