U.K. will provide Ukraine with $2 billion to fund air defense  

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** to Provide Ukraine with $ Billion for Air Defense**

The UK has agreed to provide Ukraine with 1.6 billion pounds, or $2 billion, to purchase air defense missiles. The agreement was announced by on March 2.

The deal will be done through export financing, and the missiles will be produced in Belfast, . This will help protect critical infrastructure and strengthen Ukraine’s ability to secure peace.

**Ukraine’s Air Defense Needs**

Ukraine has been asking for more funding for air defense as Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones. The new agreement is a step towards helping Ukraine meet its air defense needs.

**‘ Summit**

The announcement was during a after a European leaders’ summit in London. Prime Minister Starmer hosted President and other leaders to discuss how to strengthen support for Ukraine and ensure a just and lasting peace.

** of the Willing**

In addition to providing air defense missiles, the UK is also working on a “coalition of the willing” with other European nations. This coalition will include planes in the air and boots on the ground to negotiate a successful ceasefire in Ukraine. The UK and are part of this effort.

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