UK urges 50‑day push to supply Ukraine
UK 50‑Day Arms Surge Aims to Coerce Putin
Trump’s 50‑Day Peace Ultimatum Fuels UK Drive
U.S. President Donald Trump gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a 50‑day deadline to broker a peace deal with Kyiv, or face sanctions. The ultimatum has spurred the United Kingdom to launch a 50‑day campaign to supply Ukraine with critical weaponry and air‑defence capabilities.
Main Points of the UK Initiative
- 50‑Day Arms Drive – UK Defence Secretary John Healey called for a 50‑day surge in arms to put pressure on Moscow and help Kyiv secure a negotiated settlement.
- UK‑Germany Collaboration – Britain and Germany agreed to partner in delivering air‑defence missiles and anti‑aircraft ammunition to Ukraine.
- 220,000 35‑mm Rounds – German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced that Germany would provide 220,000 rounds for Ukrainian anti‑aircraft guns.
- £150 Million Air‑Defence Transfer – The UK has already shipped £150 million ($200 million) worth of air‑defence missiles and artillery rounds to Ukraine within the past two months.
- £700 Million Future Fund – Britain pledged £700 million for air‑defence and artillery ammunition for the remainder of the year.
- Drones Delivery – Over 50,000 drones have been delivered to Ukraine in the last six months, with an additional 20,000 coming from a coalition of nations led by Britain and Latvia.
Trump’s Support for Kyiv
Trump has pledged to supply Kyiv with new military aid, backed by NATO allies, as Russian aerial attacks intensify across Ukrainian cities. Ukraine’s cities continue to suffer increasing Russian aerial attacks since Moscow’s 2022 invasion.
UK Defence Secretary’s Vision
John Healey, chairing the virtual meeting of the 52‑nation Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) alongside Boris Pistorius, confirmed that the UK “backs this policy” and will play a full part in its success.
Russia’s Escalated Attacks
Despite Trump’s warning, Russia has escalated long‑range aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities, as well as frontline assaults and shelling over recent months.
UK‑Germany Air‑Defence Commitment
Healey emphasized that Britain and Germany have “agreed to partner in providing critical air defence missiles to Ukraine.”
