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UK boosts support to Ukraine with £10 billion package

HM Treasury·Oct 28, 2026 · 10:46 AM CT
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The UK will give Ukraine a further £10 billion in economic and military support, its largest-ever package of financial backing for the country. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the Chancellor told President Zelenskyy of the decision, announced in the Budget, calling it vital for collective security.

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