The UK will consider deploying military bases and defence infrastructure in Ukraine. This is stated in the declaration on the centenary partnership between the UK and Ukraine, published by the government office after the visit of Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Kiev.
The UK and Ukraine have agreed to deepen their cooperation on long-range strikes. This is stated in the declaration on the centenary partnership between the UK and Ukraine, published by the government office after the visit of Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Kiev.
„The UK will work with Ukraine to identify common defence requirements, collaborating to expand the range of capabilities and technologies that we can produce together. The participants in the declaration will explore options for deploying and maintaining defense infrastructure in Ukraine, including military bases, logistics depots, warehouses for reserve military equipment and other facilities and military reserve stocks that can be used to strengthen own defense capabilities in the event of a significant military threat“, the document says.
“We will also deepen cooperation on long-range strike capabilities, integrated air and missile defense and sophisticated weapons arsenals to strengthen deterrence“, the document says.
“These mechanisms will allow to respond to challenges that may arise on the territory of each country and, if necessary, on the territory of allied and other countries“, the text says.
In addition, the United Kingdom will “expand its contribution“ to the Western coalition to supply F-16 fighters to Ukraine by “enhancing language training“. London expressed hope that Western allies will be able to increase the supply of these aircraft. At the same time, the kingdom will consider the possibility of transferring other fighters to NATO service in Ukraine.
London announced its intention to hold joint naval exercises with Kiev. The document also states that the countries may in the future conduct visits of their warships to the ports of the other side. The British side noted that it is ready to offer training to Ukrainian sailors at its military schools. The text emphasizes that the partners “will facilitate the development of naval bases on the territory of Ukraine“.
The United Kingdom confirmed its commitment to provide Ukraine with military assistance of at least $3.7 billion per year until 2030/31. and for as long as necessary to support Ukraine".
The declaration states that "Ukraine's membership in NATO is the best guarantee of Ukraine's security". The UK will continue to work with allies and Ukraine through the NATO-Ukraine Council to support Ukraine's reform efforts and accelerate Ukraine's membership aspirations", the statement said.
The declaration states that the parties have agreed to begin negotiations to conclude an agreement on cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy. In addition, London and Kiev expressed a desire to "combat manipulation and propaganda of foreign information".
The text states that "the provisions of this declaration remain in force for 100 years from the date of signing". "The provisions may be amended at any time by mutual consent of the parties. "Any dispute over the interpretation of the declaration will be settled through consultations between the parties and will not be referred to a national or international tribunal, court or third party. The declaration may be terminated by either party by written notice," concludes the document, signed by Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev on January 16.