Ukraine visit highlights tough decisions for new defence secretary amid growing global conflicts

Credit: Sky News- Published on July 7, 2024

A trip to Ukraine by the UK's new defence secretary within 48 hours of taking office underlines the importance attached by the new government to helping Ukrainian forces in their war with Russia.

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 03:18

NATO Makes ‘Historic’ Ukraine Air Defense Pledge Despite Putin’s Warning | How Will Russia Respond?

In a significant move to bolster Ukraine's defences against relentless Russian airstrikes, NATO countries have pledged to provide five additional strategic air defence systems. This announcement, heralded as a "historic donation," was made by US President Joe Biden during the NATO summit held in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the Western alliance. A joint statement, endorsed by several NATO members and Ukraine, detailed the contributions. The United States promised donation of a new Patriot battery and additional tactical air defence systems in the coming months. Germany promised the Contribution of a new Patriot battery. #NATO #Ukraine #Zelensky #Putin #Biden #PatriotSystem #UkraineWeaponSupply #NATOSummit #AirDefense #Putin #Russia #Geopolitics #MilitaryAid #InternationalRelations #NATOSummit #SecurityCommitment #EuropeanDefense #GlobalSecurity #HistoricPledge #RussianResponse #WorldPolitics ~PR.152~ED.155~HT.336~GR.124~