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British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunakwill receive on Wednesday in London the secretary general of the NATO, Jens Stoltenbergwith whom you will evaluate the situation in Ukraine and the future of security plans in the Euro-Atlantic area.
Stoltenberg will be the first international leader that Sunak will receive in his official office in Downing Street since he took office as head of government in the United Kingdom two weeks ago.
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Both will address measures by which allies can continue to support Kyiv against the Russian invasion and will also analyze “the future of NATO”the British Executive advanced in a statement.
”At a time when the war in Ukraine rages on, we must not take peace at home for granted.” he claimed Sunak before receiving Stoltenberg.
”I am determined to make the UK the pillar of NATO for generations to come. But, to face the challenges of the future, we must evolve as an alliance to face, and continue to stay ahead of, the threats of our adversaries.”, added the British prime minister.
The general secretary of the NATO He will arrive in London after having visited the Ukrainian troops who train at the English base of Lydd Army Camp, a program integrated into what is known as Operation Interflex, designed to train soldiers who fight on the front lines against Russia.
Sunak announced on Tuesday that the United Kingdom It will send an additional 12,000 sleeping kits for extreme cold weather and 150 heated tents to support Ukrainian troops through the winter.
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In total, the British Government expects to have sent more than 25,000 winter kits prepared for extreme cold by mid-December, in addition to another 7,000 winter kits distributed among soldiers participating in Operation Interflex.
“With winter fast approaching, these pieces of equipment will allow the Ukrainian Armed Forces to operate effectively in the coming months,” British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said.
“Together with our training program and provision of lethal aid, it demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that Ukrainian soldiers are well-trained, well-equipped and given the greatest possible opportunity to fight and determine their own future.” he added.
Source: Elcomercio
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