Earlier this week the Government provided an update on the UK’s and NATO’s military commitment to Ukraine.
The United Kingdom and NATO stand with Ukraine. The United Kingdom was the first country to provide lethal aid, and we have increased our military and aid support, bringing the total budget to £1.3 billion. The Government has my full support in the military assistance they provide to Ukraine.
It was announced recently that Sweden and Finland are seeking to join NATO, which I welcome. The discussions for them to join are under way and I was pleased to learn that the Defence Secretary visited both countries to initiate those discussions. Our Armed Forces have a heritage of quite active training and joint working in Scandinavia.
I am glad that the United Kingdom’s commitment to the alliance and European security is unconditional and enduring.