UK to Supply Enriched Uranium to Ukraine, Tighten Sanctions on Russia

The United Kingdom is set to bolster its support for Ukraine by providing enriched uranium for its nuclear power plants and implementing further sanctions against Russia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced these measures ahead of a G7 summit session focused on the conflict.

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Condemning the 'barbaric strikes' of Russia in Ukraine, the British Prime Minister wants to 'up the ante' by 'suffocating the resources that fuel Putin's war and by providing energy to Ukraine for the winters to come.

Starmer condemned Russia's "barbaric strikes" in Ukraine, emphasizing that the UK intends to "up the ante" by "suffocating the resources that fuel Putin's war and by providing energy to Ukraine for the winters to come." This initiative underscores the UK's commitment to supporting Ukraine for as long as necessary.

Downing Street confirmed that approximately £210 million (243 million euros) in export financing will enable the British company Urenco to supply the enriched uranium to Ukraine's state-owned nuclear power producer, Energoatom. This aid is designed to enhance Ukraine's energy security, particularly for upcoming winter seasons.

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We will stand with Ukraine for as long as necessary, and this announcement reinforces that.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend the G7 summit in Evian, France, to participate in working sessions dedicated to peace and security in Ukraine and Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly seeking to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to increase pressure on Russia during the summit discussions.

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What I want fundamentally is to have Americans who say: 'We are with you, we will continue to help Ukraine, we will put more pressure on Russia.'