Umierov arrives on visit to UK. PHOTO
Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov arrives in the UK and meets with Secretary of State for Defence John Healey.
He posted this on Facebook, Censor.NET reports.
"The main topic of our talks was to agree on plans for bilateral cooperation in 2025 in key security areas.
The UK has reaffirmed its readiness to provide ongoing and comprehensive support to strengthen Ukraine's position both on the battlefield and in the international arena. We look forward to increased military, political and economic assistance from our British allies this year," the statement said.
The parties also discussed the development of the Ukrainian defence industry.
"The United Kingdom has already invested in the production of our weapons, and this cooperation continues: in particular, funding will be used to produce air defence and missile defence systems and long-range weapons. On behalf of our servicemen, I sincerely thank the British people and Mr John Healey for their leadership in supporting Ukraine," the Minister of Defence concluded.
