Britain calls on allies to step up support for Ukraine

UK calls on allies to take «radical measures» against Russia - Zelenskyy in London

The UK has called on its allies to tougher action against russia on the eve of the meeting of the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky з King Charles III in London.
During the talks, initiatives to Use of frozen Russian assets in support of Ukraine, as well as Expanding the supply of long-range weapons.

According to Reuters, the British government proposes to create a coalition of countries ready to act together under the new initiative «Coalition of the Willing». Its goal is to to transform the frozen assets of the Russian Federation into a financial instrument for rebuilding Ukraine and increasing economic pressure on the Kremlin.

Main offers

• Establishment of an international fund from Russian assets under sanctions;

• Developing new sanctions against the Russian energy sector;

• expanding military assistance, including the supply of long-range missiles and air defence systems;

• strengthening cooperation between NATO countries for joint arms production.

The British government emphasised that “delay only strengthens Russia's position” and urged partners not to wait for coordinated EU decisions but to act as part of a separate international coalition.

Ukraine's position

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who arrived in London on an official visit, thanked Britain for its consistent support and said that Frozen Russian assets should work for Ukraine.

«This is not only a matter of justice - it is a matter of global security. The aggressor must pay for the destruction it has caused,» Zelenskyy stressed.

He also called on partners to accelerate the transfer of air defence systems and long-range weapons, The company has the necessary equipment to protect Ukrainian cities.

Context.

The use of frozen assets of the Russian Federation remains one of the most complex issues in international law.
Some EU countries, including Belgium, fear financial and legal risks, associated with such a mechanism, so the UK initiative is seen as a An alternative to a common European position.

Analysts note that this step could be a new phase of sanctions policy, The EU's policy combines economic pressure with practical assistance to Ukraine.