Volodymyr Zelenskyy and measles Starmer discussed the continuation of cooperation and contribution to Ukrainian weapons production

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Kir, Kir. The Head of State thanked for the defense, political and economic support from the United Kingdom, in particular, for December 19, a package for strengthening the Ukrainian Navy. The President also noted the government's decision to send a loan by £ 2 billion, the repayment of which will take place at the expense of frozen Russian assets, for Ukrainian weapons production.

Volodymyr Zelensky thanked for the next year the United Kingdom would continue to prepare Ukrainian soldiers as part of the Interflex operation. He stressed that Ukraine also expects the preparation and equipping of the United Kingdom of Ukrainian brigades, following the example of the US and France. Particular attention was paid to the fact that it is important to intensify sanctions against Russia and, in particular, the shadow tanker fleet of the Russian Federation.

The head of state stressed that it is necessary to limit the use of Russian tankers as much as possible. This will not only reduce Russia's ability to finance war, but also help protect the environment in the North and Baltic Seas. During the conversation, they discussed the meetings of Brussels leaders and the JEF summit in Estonia, as well as the efforts necessary to strengthen Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and measles Starmer emphasized that only effective security guarantees can provide a fair and long peace for Ukraine. The President noted that our state is interested in expanding cooperation with JEF and full membership in the organization. In addition, it was about working on the preparation of a hundred -year bilateral agreement on the transition to a stronger and deeper partnership.