UK’s Prime Minister plans to call on G7 to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons

This is stated in a press release published on the British government's website.

Today, on February 24, at the G7 meeting, Prime Minister Sunak will call on international partners to help Ukraine overcome Russian forces.

Emphasizing the strength and determination of the international community in supporting Ukraine, the British Prime Minister will advocate for longer-range weapons to be delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The prime minister will tell world leaders that the sophisticated capability will help protect critical civilian infrastructure and preserve the defense line. The prime minister is also expected to reiterate his offer to support states that can provide fighter jets.

"For Ukraine to win this war – and to accelerate that day – they must gain a decisive advantage on the battlefield. That is what it will take to shift Putin’s mindset. This must be our priority now. Instead of an incremental approach, we need to move faster on artillery, armour, and air defence," the British prime minister said in a statement.

According to Rishi Sunak, "the coming weeks will be difficult for Ukraine, but they will also be difficult for Russia. They are over-reaching once again. So now is the time to support Ukraine’s plan to re-arm, regroup, and push forward."

• On February 18, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said that Ukraine should expect to receive modern fighter jets after the war with Russia ends. However, the same day, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the UK would be the first country to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons.