Countries in the West must 'double down' on military support for Ukraine, the British prime minister tells the Munich Security Conference.
Countries in the West must"double down" on military support for Ukraine, the British prime minister tells the Munich Security Conference.0:35Rishi Sunak has said the UK stands"ready to support all allies if they can provide fighter jets to Ukraine now".
Earlier, Mr Sunak said it was"entirely reasonable" for NATO to provide longer-range weapons to Ukraine so it could"have a counter-offensive that moves Russia outside of its own country". "Those are all the things that will allow Ukraine to defend itself and repel Russian aggression," Mr Sunak said. Mr Sunak gave a speech to world leaders at the conference, telling them:"Our collective efforts are making a difference. But with every day that passes, Russian forces inflict yet more pain and suffering."Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerHe revealed that the UK and its allies were working to give Ukraine"advanced air defence systems" and would help it to train and build the air force it needs to defend itself.
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