The British Defense Ministry has promised to increase arms supplies amid a “new phase of the war” in Ukraine

Earlier, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that NATO assistance was needed “for days, not weeks” so that it would not be too late.

Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine has moved to a “new , the second phase, is now a more focused Russian offensive, and NATO has agreed to provide more difficult defenses. The statement was made by British Foreign Secretary Liz Trass after a meeting of NATO allies, the BBC reports. .

The day before, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Britain would provide another 30 million pounds to Poland to help provide vital supplies for those fleeing Ukraine.

Meeting with his Polish counterpart on Downing Street, he said it was an important moment to start a “proper sound security partnership”.

Read also: Minister Trass addressed her NATO counterparts: “An era of cooperation with Russia is over. “

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also said that the Allies were” ready to do more “to provide military equipment, but did not go into more specific details.

Speaking at a NATO meeting, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said assistance was needed “days, not weeks” so that it would not be too late.

At the same time, Russia warned that Ukraine will have a “negative impact” on peace talks.

NATO members avoid direct conflict with Russia

Although Ukraine is not a member of NATO, the government receives military assistance from the Alliance. More than 30 countries, including Britain, have provided military aid, including 1 billion euros (800 million pounds) from the EU and 1.7 billion dollars (1.3 billion pounds) from the United States.

So far, Western supplies have been limited to weapons, ammunition and defense equipment, such as anti-tank and anti-aircraft missile systems.

NATO members fear that supplying Ukraine with heavier and more offensive weapons as tanks and fighters, could lead to a direct open conflict between Russia and the Alliance.

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Based on materials: ZN.ua

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