12/21/2023 – Telegraph: UK to enhance Ukraine’s naval strength in decade-long security pact

Under the upcoming security agreement, the UK will provide Ukraine with naval assets, intelligence sharing, and financial aid.

From: Euromaiden Press BY IRYNA VOICHUK

Training of Ukrainian marines in the UK, 2023. Credit: British Ministry of Defense

The United Kingdom is set to strengthen Ukraine’s maritime capabilities in a significant 10-year security agreement, as reported by The Telegraph. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to be signed soon, commits to enhancing Kyiv’s naval assets, providing financial aid, and sharing intelligence in a bid to maintain Ukraine’s resistance against Russia.

This pact includes post-war security guarantees to deter future Moscow aggressions, with provisions for increased weapon deliveries and potential reapplication of sanctions. British officials have acknowledged Ukraine’s impressive maritime operations in the Black Sea, notably against Russian forces in Crimea, partly bolstered by British-supplied Brimstone missiles.

The agreement extends the UK’s recent initiative to lead a “Maritime Capability Coalition” with Norway, which plans to supply Ukraine with two Royal Navy mine-hunting ships. According to The Telegraph, a source close to the talks highlighted the deal’s significance in keeping Ukraine equipped and prepared for any future conflicts.

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