Rishi Sunak vows to back Ukraine until it prevails on war anniversary
by Nina Lloyd
Feb 24, 2024
3 minutes
Rishi Sunak has joined other world leaders in reaffirming support for Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion, vowing to back Kyiv “until they prevail”.
The Prime Minister said “tyranny will never triumph” as President Volodymyr Zelensky’s troops defend the country against an emboldened Moscow.
The UK has pledged to invest £245 million in producing artillery shells for Ukraine and £8.5 million in humanitarian funding as the conflict enters its third year.
We are prepared to do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes, until they prevail
Saturday marks launched its attack on Ukraine, starting the biggest incursion in a European country since the Second World War.
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