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UK to help Ukraine make missiles; European allies reaffirm support for Kyiv
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UK to help Ukraine make missiles; European allies reaffirm support for Kyiv

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • European allies reaffirmed their support for Ukraine with financial and military aid during a meeting in Kyiv.
  • Britain announced it will allow a defense firm to share classified information with Ukraine for local production of the SCALP cruise missile.
  • Russia accused Britain of hindering peace efforts and vowed to destroy any facilities producing the missile, while the EU pledged a new aid package.

European allies gathered in Kyiv to pledge continued military and financial support for Ukraine, defying Russian threats. The meeting of the "Coalition of Volunteers," co-chaired by the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, saw British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visit the Ukrainian capital.

Ukraine is not a burden on our security, but the front line that protects Europe.

— Andy BurnhamBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing Ukraine's importance to European security.

Burnham promised ongoing assistance despite what he called "scandalous threats" from Russia. He emphasized Ukraine's role in protecting Europe, drawing a parallel to the fight against Nazi Germany. A significant development announced was Britain's authorization for defense company MBDA to share classified data, enabling Ukraine to locally produce the Franco-British SCALP long-range cruise missile.

Russia reacted by accusing the UK of impeding peace and threatening to destroy any missile production facilities. French President Emmanuel Macron, participating remotely, warned of potential Russian escalation against European nations to deter aid to Ukraine, urging calm and continued support. The "Coalition of Volunteers," initially formed to support Ukraine in case of a ceasefire, now aims to bolster Ukrainian resilience amid uncertainty over U.S. support.

Russia will try to escalate against European countries to deter them from helping Ukraine.

— Emmanuel MacronFrench President Emmanuel Macron warning about potential Russian actions during a meeting of Ukraine's allies.

Members urged increased pressure on Russia, particularly targeting its "ghost fleet" used for oil exports despite sanctions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested enhanced air defenses, a call echoed by Burnham and Macron. The European Union also announced a new aid package of 6.1 billion euros to bolster Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

It is clear that they will target NATO countries and provocations will increase.

— Emmanuel MacronFrench President Emmanuel Macron discussing potential Russian escalation against NATO members.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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