UK pledges vital munitions to Ukraine in largest ever military aid package

“This would bring the UK’s total contribution since the start of the full scale invasion to somewhere north of about 9.5 billion.”
The prime minister Rishi Sunak is to announce a £500 million in additional military funding from the UK to deliver crucial ammunition, air defence, drones, and engineering support.
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[@abynor8687]

Russia's military budget was $108 billion in 2023. Giving as little as possible and seeing if Ukraine survives is not a smart strategy ..... .... Ukraine is paying with human lives while we count pennies .... Time to start learning from the WWII ....... Make a decision and commit to it !!

[@braxxian]

Russia may have a small military budget compared to the U.S but they are on a war footing and have tens of thousands of Soviet era tanks and planes at their disposal. Sure they’re a bit rusty and dented but on mass they are still very effective. And Russia always fights on mass.

[@Perri_Redder]

I think using military spending figures really does not help. Some expenditures are incredibly effective, while others can be very low returns. We know that, historically, Russian expenditures are typically very low gain due to corruption. Western expenditures are higher, pound per kg, but they are usually exceptionally effective. Sadly, there are aspects of western tech that simply are not available due to the lack of NATO membership. NATO is not an after school club. It's borne from blood, sweat, and tears. There are strict regulations on application and acceptance. Being at war is a primary violation, and is quite understandable. That being said, the bill passing probably terrifies Russia, and they are going to 'double down' as much as they can. Sadly, they are at maximum capacity if they are sending children to arms factories.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

@@braxxianThey are very ineffective, but there are so many of them, that they can slowly make progress.

[@abynor8687]

@@braxxian Not sure what your point is....but US and EU military budgets in 2023 were $916 and $588 billions = $1,504 trillion. There is plenty of space there to supply Ukraine weapons worth of $0,2 trillion, which would dwarf Russian military budget. It is only a matter of political decisions. BWT: Russia can produce around 390 tanks per year - including modernized or restored from depots. Russia has lost 2,619 tanks since the start of the full-scale invasion (~1,300 per year).

[@abynor8687]

@@StillAliveAndKicking_ ..... is it a coincidence that Russians didn't make any progress at all .... until very recently, which was also 7 month after the bill for military help was introduced as urgently needed..... Look ..... if you think Ukraine cannot win, let's check your theory, shall we? Give them $200 billion worth of weapons and we will see where front line will be in 3 months.

[@4evaavfc]

Ukraine needs support to the point where they can win. A win means forcing Russia to go home. Half heartedness won't work.

[@JoeWedgwood-ik9zo]

Exactly.

[@nanandrune]

It is simply high time to give Ukriane whatver it needs needs, and unleash them.

[@bendikkirkbakk1833]

Stop it. The war is over. It could never be won. When Russia made the decision they were going to see this trough to victory What ever the cost, ukrain was doomed.

[@keithbrown3704]

@@nanandrune And let them use them as they see fit

[@braxxian]

If you think Ukraine will defeat Russia on the battlefield your delusional, you also never studied history.

[@williestyle35]

4:04 the UK's support, particularly Storm Shadow missiles has made a difference. Ukraine has no Navy to speak of, yet has done real damage to the Russian Navy in the Black Sea - in part because of Britain's support. Thanks Great Britain.

[@sammearns428]

They've been blowing up landing ships. Russia isn't going to be landing forces anywhere anytime soon. The war is being fought in the trenches, not in Russia or on the Black sea. Ukraine's war is a one of total victory, they can (according to them) only win if Russia is removed from Ukraine and Crimea in it's entirety. For all the ATCMS, HIMARS, Drone strikes and ships sunk. They have not slowed down Russia on land at all. Not since October 2023. Russia has achieved critical mass and Ukraine even with British aid and the 60bn cannot match it, all they can do is slow it down or stop it. Stopping it is not winning, if anything it puts both parties in a position to negotiate. problem is, Ukraine will never negotiate, because they believe in total victory... but also, If Ukraine ever did negotiate, it would be because Ukraine can't fight on - aid would stop instantly, and Russia would sense this weakness and double down. It's a lose lose for Ukraine.... THE ONLY way Ukraine can win this war is if Russia mess things up so monumentally, all morale and hope is lost.

[@paulbedichek5177]

A real difference could have been made if they sent the RAF with 40 F-35's. UK used to lead in these things,ie politics in Europe,but no more. Better if you rejoin EU and rebuild your military,but thank you for your support, send more Storm Shadows,and convince Germany to send Tarrus.

[@Withnail1969]

That will only make Russia take Ukraine's whole coastline, rendering the remaining part a basket case that will be our problem

[@Withnail1969]

@@paulbedichek5177 Britain doesnt even have an army

[@randomcomputer7248]

@@paulbedichek5177 f the EU

[@berndhofmann752]

Well done! ❤❤❤ Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@paulbedichek5177]

Send Tarrus.

[@snowman2970]

We can and must give them more and better equipment.

[@johnadam2885]

'We can and must give them more and better equipment.' If you could, you would have done it by now.

[@jalalmiah8135]

What about charity begins at home

[@snowman2970]

@@jalalmiah8135It’s not charity it is an investment. Also the money is actually spent in the UK supporting our industry. If Ukraine doesn’t win we will eventually be forced into direct confrontation with Russia. Short sighted to think otherwise.

[@robbiekop7]

Better still....Ask Putin if he wants to build a Snowman ? ⛄......Seeing 👀 as he's being Frozen out 😏

[@azilionzoman6721]

And who do you think ends up having to pay for it?

[@JoeWedgwood-ik9zo]

Sunak heroically waited for the yanks to pass their aid bill first. 😂 They needed this months ago..

[@stevec6232]

Correct. Why do we always follow US?

[@SlideRulePirate]

Indeed. As a Brit, I feel ashamed.

[@nicholastaylor2641]

I got a feeling they were preparing this before the u-turn from the speaker of US House of Representatives.

[@inabsentia439]

@@stevec6232 Oh dear, you need to brush up on geopolitics.

[@Perri_Redder]

@@stevec6232 I'm in the US, NY. I think there's more going on in the background than most people are willing to look into. The more the EU pressures the US, the more likely the US will be to do something. There are a great deal of levers there, and the Russians have their tricks. They use them on *everyone,* involved or not. That leads to delays sometimes, or inaction others. But everytime Russia gets caught using those tricks, they can't use them again, or they lose overall effect by a great deal. If you genuinely understand, you may want to look into a career in intelligence. I know *many* agencies need more and newer talent...

[@midimusicforever]

Way to go, UK! The rest of Europe should follow!

[@frederikzinn6568]

Dont mean to offend, but it is actually the UK following most of Europe 😅

[@TonyM540]

@@frederikzinn6568 “ Most “ some of us are doing sweet FA. Including my country.

[@nanandrune]

Norway follows by ordering 10 aditional straight from the factory NASAMS pods along with 4 fire and controll pods for Ukriane , and co-sponsoring the Czjeck 1 million artillery shell purchase, donating 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons ,and adding a substantioial (not disclosed sum yet) to the 75 billion NOk aid program allready pledget. It will also participate in the German initiative to provide more Patriot systems to Ukraine, probably on the finance side as we do not own any patriot systems. Eralier we gave Ukriane our entire arillery reserve, including m270 MLRS, and, all our Hellfire anti ship systems, and etc ad infinitum. We will provide more when called for, according to our ability.

[@nanandrune]

Also training Ukranian marines on amphibious operations.

[@robbie4084]

The rest of Europe are already doing it €50 billion in aid was passed by the EU in February Germany has given over €18 billion + do far Frame over €5 billion The Netherlands over €6 billion + pledging 24 + F-16's Denmark, Belgium Sweden Norway, Finland, have all given billions and several are pledging F-16's Now with the passing finally of the $60.8 billion package Ukraine can start to defend properly again and in time launch stronger counter offenses and take back more of their lands from the Evil Of Putin

[@chessnut4886]

Come on Great Britain, you can do better.

[@ragingmonk6080]

They have to increase their own military and do not have the money.

[@pandaman1968]

@@ragingmonk6080 You think Churchill would have offered 500 million to fight the NAzis? He and Britain were was all in against them, including troops. And here, all they can give to protect Europe is 500 million?

[@Blazeeee18]

They are not great anymore 😅 those era left hundreds of years ago lol

[@anttikangasvieri1361]

​@@ragingmonk6080return on arming Ukraine is so rediculously good that money should be no object.

[@ragingmonk6080]

@@anttikangasvieri1361 You do realize this would have been faster and cheaper if NATO would have just cleaned it up? Our goal was not a Ukraine victory.

[@abr00ky]

Go, go, go UK!! 👍

[@stevo091]

​@@Mark-Varley4051 🤡

[@TimboTbagz]

​@@Mark-Varley4051By the same logic, when will you be joining the trenches? Moronic comment.

[@kenwhite6449]

@@Mark-Varley4051 Are you fighting for Vladdy Daddy, Sergei Azholavitch?

[@johnadam2885]

Vain poser ! Like those game changer Challengers !

[@jalalmiah8135]

What about yhe suffering of the UK citizens? Child poverty, homelessness, NHS crumbling, can't get GP appt and the list goes on

[@outtolunch88]

You have to remember that these $$$ figures aren't a net cost to the donors, it's not a cash donation. If the arms are produced domestically, much of it goes back to the government in Company and Income taxes as well as stimulating local companies.

[@greyjamiesod4989]

You are so right.

[@andybanov4319]

Yeah it s like a win win lol

[@TalibanAtrocities]

The first of the Challenger 3 series just got rolled off production line... Give them more Challenger 2s 🤔🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ We aint gonna use em in a land battle anytime soon

[@Bob-dk5qi]

My mom's heritage is from Ukraine 🇺🇦. Daniel Malek I truly appreciate all support from our European allies. Thank you again for defending freedom. Daniel Malek Indianapolis Indiana

[@oneononeenglishschool2920]

Great show! Cheers from Brazil!

[@smiith7996]

Every little helps. If the EU also gets it's act together and America chips in then Ukraine will hold back the terror.

[@LLYY106]

One big factor is Western and NATO countries weaning off Russian petrol. Obama was long sighted on this.

[@hardlines2635]

You’ll still be saying that in 20 years when the Ukrainian leader has retired to his home in America.

[@TriggaTrey361]

@@hardlines2635 ok Russian bot how's the weather in Moscow?

[@dnmra3142]

@@hardlines2635 That`s what the russian elite and their kids are doing, living the good life in the west.

[@danielbailey5849]

But if Ukraine stop stealing military supplies and money fund

[@tayler2396]

United Kingdom!

[@danielbailey5849]

Getting destroyed

[@theapple3160]

divided kingdom

[@user-xt2kg1ch6p]

@@danielbailey5849 Oh dear, looks like your inferiority complex is getting the better of you.

[@jkfdkjjd]

Germany should send Taurus as well!

[@stu281]

Won’t make any difference

[@patrickquinlan3056]

@@stu281 Why not?

[@stu281]

@@patrickquinlan3056 because it won’t the Russians have equivalent systems in greater quantities. There are no wunder waffe in the west. Just more expensive equivalents. Profit over purpose that’s the neoliberal way. It’s a race to the bottom for NATO and Ukraine.

[@NoWarFools]

No thank you from Germany.

[@stu281]

@@patrickquinlan3056 just won’t.

[@Perri_Redder]

He is absolutely correct in the fact that the one most important form of ammunition right now is heavy artillery and the like. Not even newer advanced PGM based artillery, just the good old standard fare. Ukraine has and will get more material from the US. Battles are still won with bullets and hand grenades. If you aren't feeding the king of battle, you will not win the war. This is very much a land war for territorial expansion. Ukraine has shown it will fight, and I think if there is more support, more people will desire to put their lives on the line to end the bloodshed. As sad as that may be.

[@sammearns428]

There's simply not enough being made or available - best case scenario, Ukraine get 2.5 million shells over a two year period. Realistically, that's 100k here, 300k there... It's just not enough for a force that believes in total victory. We're looking at Ukraine getting a good amount by June and having about 5-8k worth of shells to use per day across the whole front. it's a big improvement, especially with how many drones they have, but from having none, to enough, the tree lines will light up and their artillery pieces will be exposed, not only that, they are short supply too. They are facing problem after problem and in a war at this scale, you have to find solid sustainable solutions. Russia have ensure they have the men, shells and equipment to fight for a few years, at a consistent pace. Ukraine can't even predict what'd around the corner for their own forces. This is a lifeline for 6-8 months in my opinion - but in that time, the level of manpower losses trying to stabilise lines against an overbearing force - by spring next year, they will be filly exhausted.

[@TonyM540]

@@sammearns428 your analysis is flawed. Europe is ramping up production of all types of weapons and munitions. This may take a year or two to reach full production. Meanwhile the US and EU will announce further aid packages. Also there is €300 BILLION of russian Monet frozen in European banks. This will also be given to Ukraine. Meanwhile Russia is loosing 900 men a day, not to mention tanks and equipment.Russia is going to collapse and will be lucky if it doesn’t suffer wholesale famine.

[@Ballardian]

Oh no... not another game changer 😅😅😅😅😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dannonyogurt98]

9.5b is a lot but other than Germany the UK and most other European countries still need to do more.

[@mikeydapikey]

Good contribution to democracy

[@raghubaradhikari5213]

not for democracy .... only for democratic dectatorship ....this is criminal like GAZA.

[@jibberism9910]

Bruh please, Ukraine is not a democracy.

[@boota1979]

@mikeydapikey Which democracy are you talking about?

[@patrickquinlan3056]

@@jibberism9910. Okay, they hold elections regularly and not the shoe-ins Russia indulges in. I'd call that a democracy. If you insist on being pedantic the UK is a constitutional monarchy and the US elections are decided by just a handful of states. If you live in NY the Dems will win whether you vote for them or not. In Alabama the opposite is true. Democracies are hard work. From where I stand I see Ukraine becoming a strong democracy. Any questions?

[@12Hitler]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅

[@danieltudor6165]

not impressive, but well appreciated, keep it up UK ! shame the rest of europe to start TAKING DARN CARE OF THEIR OWN INTERESTS, at least, if compassion, humanity and other words like that never seem to impress them

[@GSXK4]

in the 60s the U.K. spent 6% of GDP on defense. Today, barely 2%. Wakey, wakey! Time to stop free riding off America and make your own way.

[@_PJW_]

Nothing to pat ourselves on the back for. It is too little to late. It's a war, not a football game. Meanwhile Ukraine is doing better on its own.

[@pandaman1968]

500 million? Really? That's 8 planes. Britain NEEDS to do better than this.

[@disposabull]

For the Gulf War in 1991 we had 2,780 combat aircraft involved to kick Iraq out of Kuwait. Yet we expect Ukraine to beat Russia with no air and no ammo.

[@ZuulGatekeeper]

It's just the latest Aid package from the UK this year & the biggest so far, it takes the UK to over 3Bn in direct miliary aid this year.

[@TaeNyFan]

Britain has no money.

[@Weejimmy.]

9.5 billion sir i dont think you were listening

[@user-xy7lf1tx1d]

Will that be enough? Not really! Not really.

[@bronzewing1965]

Praying for UKRAINE ❤🙏✨️🇺🇦❤️🇦🇺

[@danielbailey5849]

😂lol

[@johnhopkins6260]

Yup... gotta admit kudos for the U.K. StormShadows gettin' 'er dun.

[@ptonpc]

As the saying goes "Karma arrives unlubed"

[@muuuuuud]

Any "economy" of means taken to defend Ukraine today could be paid dearly tomorrow. Well done UK!

[@stanadams5541]

Great that the Americans now aiding the Ukraine let's hope European countries can also send more help too

[@russellspeed1693]

It's a new drinking game over at Times Radio - you have to drink a shot every time someone says game changer.

[@rmdomainer9042]

You are the least organic of all trolls here. So what are you, paid or a fifth column tankie?

[@boink800]

Cringe man makes the same joke yet again -- it's such *cringe*

[@boink800]

Let's repeat the same thing .... cringe man creates a huge *cringe* for everyone.

[@TonyM540]

Cheer up 61 Billion on its way 🇺🇸👍👍🇺🇦🎉🎉🎉 + what UK & EU bring. If I were you I’d be looking for a white flag 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂😂

[@russellspeed1693]

@@TonyM540 i am amazed by how little you actually know about this bill. BTW it doesn't bother me at all.

[@DMD82]

These countries need to wake up and realise that if we arm Ukraine properly, no other nations will need to send troops to guarantee the safety of Europe! Why don't they understand this when it's plain as day!!

[@chrisreynolds3351]

God bless Ukraine, their fighting forces and all the allies who fight by their side.

[@captainhadd0ck]

There are dozens and dozens of Patriot batteries doing nothing in Europe. HAND THEM OVER to where they are needed NOW!

[@noordinarylives7951]

To replace the ones that have already been destroyed? What do you think will happen to their replacements?

[@icu17siberia]

@@noordinarylives7951 in war, you lose weapons

[@Withnail1969]

The batteries are useless without missiles and there are no missiles

[@MagpieOz]

You can't completely denude the west of it's SAM defence

[@captainhadd0ck]

@@MagpieOz Not all of them!

[@ptonpc]

Good news. Let's see if this government is all talk and no trousers of if it actually comes through with it soon.

[@RobWhittlestone]

Excellent work by Jerome Starkey and his team at The Sun.

[@johnnywalker4490]

Thank You UK and France for Some BOLD SUPPORT MOVES. Wish ALL Others would do THAT !!

[@jeankimbona4046]

Seemingly Russia is loosing around 900 soldiers per day and how many Ukrainian are lost per day mostly young innocent people who are not willing maybe to fight let those who are pushing for the war get to the front line first and show us how it is done

[@MathyBoonen]

Turkey and georgia are full off mobilisation dodgers but then on russian side😂😂

[@nerdyali4154]

The Ukrainian people themselves are the ones who want to fight because they want a decent country that isn't run by psychopathic barbarians.

[@braxxian]

900 a day, and who told you that?. The same MSM that has been lying to you for the last 2 years telling you Ukraine is winning. Truly gullible.

[@catherinemeakes9234]

About time, I don't want to live under Putin Russian rule. Get it sorted nato and soon

[@MrReadboy]

I'd rather have Putin than Sunak, one is actually a competent leader.

[@catherinemeakes9234]

@@MrReadboy you keep taking your pills Mr

[@Gary-le7dz]

Readboy what time do they lock you back in the sanitarium

[@andybanov4319]

What planet are you on , i wont live in rainbow land

[@catherinemeakes9234]

@andybanov4319 then leave ,you won't be missed

[@bobr6522]

European union needs to step up

[@geerliglecluse5297]

The mention that the UK is in 3rd place with aid for Ukraine is incorrect, especially relative to size of the economy. They're about in the middle, not only behind the USA and Germany, also behind the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and several more. UK help is important, but they can do more (and that's even more true for the French).

[@johnadam2885]

None of it can reverse Ukraine's defeat.

[@stu281]

The UK is a pip squeak with no manufacturing capacity. There are some real delusional crazy’s on here. It’s comedy gold.

[@DS9TREK]

We're 11th if you go by GPD

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Majority of voters in these countries DON'T WANT to do more. ?! They want to do LESS ! Sunak / Scholtz and Macron are Dead Men Walking by next year so their decisions are worthless !! It's Democracy pal !!

[@shadowjack2k]

Why does every guest on this show cover all the obvious commonly available information that anyone with rudimentary knowledge of world events already knows? Is the UK public really this unaware of what's happened in ukrane over the last 2 years?

[@glintongordon6811]

They gotta keep things secret. They keep posting things their fans like to hear

[@peterholman6156]

People are blind deaf and dumb when it comes to Ukraine people need education as this may lead to more danger from Russia, China, Iran, North Korea Slava Ukraine 🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Western Media are too busy trying to explain the sudden panic after 2 years of predicting Russia's defeat and economic collapse ! Another month ; Another ' game changer " .?! 😂😂

[@babyfacemichael1]

Every Little Helps

[@tayler2396]

£500 million isn't a little bit. The UK has already given a lot, and they gave long-range missiles and tanks before anyone else.

[@boota1979]

@babyfacemichael1 You sound like an advert for Tesco.

[@danielbb8570]

Little bit , we send more then other countries

[@rosariovasta314]

Anothe game changer the 1324 since start

[@danielbailey5849]

Uk MOD and government need start increasing own military not destroying it more , £500 million be great for the military defence budgets , the 400 vehicles what going replace them , are we going restock the ammunition, uk generals need be like zelensky begging and demand

[@defenestration8841]

Too little, too late. Europe waiting for America again.

[@jalalmiah8135]

Oh please what about here in the UK child poverty, homelessness, NHS crumbling, pensioner poverty, food banks and list goes on

[@danielbailey5849]

Uk doing more then Americans and other European doing

[@danielbailey5849]

American just start help but haven’t send anything yet , uk been doing it more then USA and other nations

[@danielbailey5849]

@@jalalmiah8135sadly people don’t care for uk and don’t care for our military

[@icu17siberia]

@@danielbailey5849 you're hilarious

[@solidfoelife]

lol, there’s no game changers. Who’s gonna give them men?

[@patrickquinlan3056]

If they have to, the women of Ukraine will make excellent soldiers. Meanwhile France is looking interested in supporting Ukraine with troops.

[@solidfoelife]

@@patrickquinlan3056 sure! There’s this small thing called children being left alone and French loosing both world wars!!

[@patrickquinlan3056]

@@solidfoelife Kurdish women have been soldiers for decades. Then there is that little thing in which not every woman is a mother. If you think that the French lost WW1 you need to do some research and, regardless of their experience of WW2, France now has Europe's most powerful army. Here is my advice: do some reading before you comment here. It might save you some embarrassment.

[@DS9TREK]

​@@solidfoelifethe French were on the Allied side in both world wars. In other words, the French were on the winning side

[@solidfoelife]

@@DS9TREK but the lost the war in WW2 and we saved them in WWI do your history. they were occupied. Degaul had a handful of French soldiers in England

[@tulsavol6653]

The France tripwire in Odessa action would appear to be very useful as incremental containment.

[@philstabler6650]

£620 million get it right

[@danielbb8570]

Put it together yes that correct but it wrong many levels

[@TheChickenLine]

I’m a Brit, on leave/working on the Ukrainian Front Lines…these artillery packages are painfully low and slow!

[@kpaulblume47]

So you're a mercenary, is what you're saying.

[@TheChickenLine]

@@kpaulblume47 If you sign the contract, you're not a mercenary! You come fully under the Geneva Convention!

[@TonyM540]

Sorry mate. Our politicians are a pain in the backside.

[@Withnail1969]

we cant produce shells like Russia does. dont go back there.

[@danielbb8570]

So you nazis fighter then, aww stop complaining about it , it not like Ukrainian been steal military supplies and money fund right or wait there have

[@stevo091]

Nice one 🇬🇧💪 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇬🇧🙏

[@danielbailey5849]

Ok nazis troll

[@danielbb8570]

Okay begger jog on now

[@Pierchinggun]

So far there is no game charge in Ukraine. That is necessary for Ukraine to survive unless Ukraine can gain air superiority

[@neilstern7108]

Cool, things are looking up for Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@tonetn53]

remember Mr Putin it's politicians who are your target not the people

[@patrickquinlan3056]

I think that people are his target. The proof is in the fact that he has never once paused in his targeting of them.

[@fuku4eva]

It's the people that need to change their mindset & stop supporting the war.

[@outrageouslycasual6819]

Man I f***** love the UK! 🇸🇪❤️🇬🇧❤️🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini!

[@StevenKeery]

Outrageouslycasual: Steady on old chap, we've only just met.

[@danielbailey5849]

Please don’t love uk , we got weak leaders who help other countries then own country people and can’t even rebuild own military forces, real British don’t want help ukriane

[@outrageouslycasual6819]

@@danielbailey5849 jeez, I’m not a native English speaker, but even I could do a better impersonation of a British person than whatever that was 😂!

[@DS9TREK]

​@@danielbailey5849speak for yourself. Most people in the UK do want to help Ukraine

[@danielbb8570]

@@outrageouslycasual6819well In English, got family who served for this military and had family who served in ww2 , so you support nazis begger

[@littleleonida1058]

I think giving them 60Bl is def. a game changer here. Once Ukraine losses, it well help their top brass resettle in places like Virginia Water & Knightsbridge with grace & style!

[@rettro6578]

“Game Changer weapons” Where have I heard that before? 😂

[@scottkrater2131]

You mean like the Kinzel(?) 'Hypersonic' missiles?

[@blue_ish4499]

@@scottkrater2131 sorry but ukraine is still losing the war🤡

[@cheztaylor8]

Yes, Ukraine have had some spectacular success in the Black Sea. The sailors on the front line at Chasiv Yar must be quivering...

[@laurencelockwood6209]

Problem is this government is focused on tax cut at the expense of everything else. We need to raise taxes and start buying European weapons for Ukraine. The French Swedish Italians have all got good kit that is NOT FROM AMERICA. What we, in Europe, MUST realise is we can no longer rely on America to support democracy or freedom. The French have stepped up and taken the lead. Britain should support France, not America. The French can lead us all to a victorious peace. Britain, as a power, is long since finished. We are a back water in the ocean of the World.

[@raydunn2582]

Trust the U.S. to provide just enough weapons to allow Ukraine to fight but not win and to limit the use of weapons they do provide. On top of that they want them to avoid the best targets that Ukraine can hit for no better reason than to prevent any negative monetary effects on Americans. Americans are generally unaware that the U.S. inflation rate is among the lowest in the world (about 3.5%.) It is actually at almost the ideal rate since an inflation rate below this does not provide an impetus to give workers raises. The real problem is not inflation but minimum wages being too low to provide many Americans a living wage.

[@icu17siberia]

thats why the europeans should step in before its too late.

[@0NeverEver]

Thanks UK.

[@icandodgebullets7869]

"They got money for wars, but can't feed the poor" - 2Pac

[@ThomasD7244]

Blame putin...

[@kolyte2942]

Blame nato​@@ThomasD7244

[@manuelsousa4998]

When Demark is sending aid to Ukraine ? Was is it a lie ?

[@danielbailey5849]

400 vehicles and boats what going replace them , are we going restock the ammunition, soon the uk troops will fight with shovels

[@seanlu1254]

UK should send all its Challenger tanks to Ukraine

[@braxxian]

Why?

[@RishTheMan]

@@braxxian Why not? Do you like having Orcs in London?

[@glintongordon6811]

Can the Russian army reach England if they defeat ukraine or did ukraine do enough damage? It can't be both ​@@RishTheMan

[@SmackheadGaming]

​@@RishTheMan There already is 😅

[@johnadam2885]

The UK asked the Ukranians not to bring the Challengers to the front line after they saw the Russians torch the Leopards !

[@Infopirates]

What, again? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrThatsomg]

Slava Ukraini!

[@gabytrifan5708]

Do you guys remember the story in the Biblie in the time of Moses at war with the amalecates when Joshua and Hur were holding up the hands of Moses, then the Israelites won in the battle. America and the allies have to help Ukraine, otherwise putler would have have the last laugh. I don't wanna live to witness that scenario, God forbid.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Ukrainian Army is recruiting at the moment ? It's just the opportunity you were looking for.....? er....isn't it...?

[@hansb7020]

Russians are crying

[@jillybe1873]

With laughter?

[@hardlines2635]

My friend just spent 30 hours on a trolley in a hospital corridor waiting for a bed along with many others.

[@rmdomainer9042]

Was he shot by Russians? I am sure hospital corridors in Ukraine are full of Russian victims.

[@frenchfries9258]

This was the case even before the war in Ukraine so entirely unrelated to it.

[@unoriginalname4321]

No he didn't

[@ShadowMoses-lz2ei]

Nobody cares Ukraine is still losing the war.

[@kevinbailey3384]

If Russia wins, your friend will be in the cemetery like many millions

[@gilbertbarr7580]

Thank you Borris Johnson and thank you UK. Long live the queen!!!

[@StevenKeery]

Gilbertbarr: Boris is no longer Prime Minister and the Queen has died. Her son Charles is now the King.

[@dianeirvine7624]

Nice to see us building up our defence

[@danielbailey5849]

Our defence , uk government not doing that only help weak zelensky get his own way

[@TerryJones-ss2xe]

Money wasted. Should be spent on our armed forces. Not on the Ukraine.

[@lightwoven5326]

If Ukraine falls, maybe you will be called up.

[@danielbailey5849]

@@lightwoven5326😂😂😂

[@MrDrbld]

And what about the UK arsenal?

[@MusicheadRick]

You understand that the shelves will be filled with fresh munitions?

[@johnshaw566]

I prefer Leeds united

[@MrDrbld]

@@MusicheadRick I'm asking what is the level of munitions available . and logistics chain f . or the UK armed forces currently in the light of provisioning Ukraine from same sources in the last 2 years.

[@goulddddable]

The UK arsenhole is very loose and sloppy

[@harrisonbs]

@Times Radio - you need to boost your volume in your videos. You are substantially quieter than other youtube channels.

[@SusanLUK]

Ukraine needs us to stand beside and not just behind them. Let’s get this munitions package out to the brave soldiers of Ukraine right now ❤

[@FROSTIIFYY]

As a UK taxpayer. I condemn any who facilitated this without my vote.

[@boink800]

Why don't you run for Parliament then?

[@FROSTIIFYY]

@@boink800 Naive is how I would describe that comment. Your part of the problem.

[@rmdomainer9042]

@@FROSTIIFYY As a UK taxpayer, you should learn the difference between "your" and "you're".

[@FROSTIIFYY]

@@rmdomainer9042 you must be a child to be correcting grammar on KZbin comments kid lol. You will grow up and learn what is actually important soon don't worry 😊

[@rmdomainer9042]

​@@FROSTIIFYY You were trying to get cred as a "UK taxpayer" yet you have no command of your own language, like some phone posting child. You would understand the irony but you are too proud to admit how it marks you as a third rate citizen.

[@djordjelezajic8435]

Ukraine was never meant to defeat Russia, instead they were supposed to exhaust Russian resources so that the clever lads from the West could waltz in and get WHATEVER they want for a fraction of what it really costs, like the French in Africa.The business approach of giving the Ukrainians " game changing" weapons every three months, or so, cannot secure Ukrainian dominance or initiative even in Ukraine, not to mention the fact that Russia has everything it needs in abundance. All Russian defense ( or defence , so you can understand) minister Shoigu has to do is pick up the phone and inform a factory boss anywhere in Russia that starting tomorrow they are making drones, artillery shells, or whatever else they need. In the West a proper capitalist wants long term commitment from the government before they set up dedicated production lines and then they gauge the price and charge 3 -4 times more than what it costs. That way, everything looks legit, and honorable ( or honourable, so you can understand), that way there is no need to get tangled up in corruption schemes, like the Ukris, or Ruskies

[@whodaFru4551]

If russia has everything it needs in abundance why are they attacking with WW2 tanks and chinese golf carts? The truth is that russia is running low on certain resources and the supply of western military hardware makes a difference. Anyone that says otherwise is just spreading russian propaganda.

[@buddyrojek9417]

I agree with you. They will exhaust Ukraine then negotiate a hard bargain to give support to keep Russia from toppling the government. This means gas projects , oil rights, other deals. Shame on UK and USA fir not honouring the spirit of the Budapest memorandum

[@clivedunning4317]

😅 😂 😅 😂

[@ja1756]

Praise the Lord

[@thecaptain2000]

so they are getting 1.5M shells from an eastern European country (forgot which one) they have still part of the 1M shells promised by the EU and now the Briits and the Yanks are coming to the party. Is there any space left in Ukraine to move around?

[@DS9TREK]

1 million shells doesn't last long. At the height of summer last year Ukraine was firing 10,000 shells per day, and Russia was firing 20,000 per day. At that rate, 1 million shells lasts Ukraine 100 days and Russia 50 days.

[@JohnSmith-wp2yu]

Oh no!!! They said "game changer" again!!! Sweet Jesus! Please stop!

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

Blimey, it must really be a game changer.

[@marcoprolo1488]

All the war mongers commenting here should walk the walk instead of talking the talk.

[@user-ns7uk7ro1o]

Pledges mean nothing if they are not delivered in a timely manner

[@mikejess04]

“Game changer” 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@IrrationalCharm]

ok rusbot

[@mikejess04]

@@IrrationalCharm Lol, so typical. Everyone that doesn’t see your views is a Russian bot. You people claim up fight for “democracy and freedom of speech” but automatically calls someone names who doesn’t see your views. Incredible

[@travispeterson5359]

As an American we have no business in Ukraine. And neither does our money.

[@unoriginalname4321]

What part of "America" are you from Ivan? moscow? st. petersburg?

[@patrickquinlan3056]

Good day to you Mr. Trump. I had no idea the court has finished with you and you have so much time on your hands you can waste it commenting on a You Tube post. Sadly, you are mistaken as usual. America has business all over the world and the whole world has known it for 80 years. That is very nearly as old as you are. Don't worry about your money. You will lose all of it soon. Just let it go. In reality (a concept you struggle to grasp) about 80% of the money stays in the USA and goes to arms factories, their owners, investors and workers. The equipment being sent to Ukraine was due to be dismantled and scrapped which would have cost more than donating it to a good cause in Ukraine. Any questions?

[@attilamarics3374]

@@unoriginalname4321 Why is America responsible for Ukraine?

[@travispeterson5359]

@@unoriginalname4321 I guess if I dont want to pay for foreign wars I must be a Russian sympathizer eh? 🙄

[@danielbailey5849]

Sadly American and uk rebuilt Ukraine economy after Soviet Union collapse what ukriane haven’t paid back , I thought America love wars

[@gayanhewegeonline4594]

This channel is a mental treatment

[@RishTheMan]

The only thing mental here is you.

[@fuku4eva]

It makes sense for other freedom loving countries to send all their military equipment to Ukraine, they can renew replace and boost their defence industries and R&D for new weapons.....

[@igor_ai88]

No negotiations! More weapons is way to stop war escalation! 😮

[@mathewbayley1770]

Game changer😅its always a game changer, then in 2 months time when Zelensky starts moaning about not enough aid, and they get more, then its another game changer, its a pity Ukraine won't have any men left to use this game changing stuff! And anyway sunak will look after other countries first before his own

[@PawelLeszczynskipav]

And how about you go back to ruzzia, you might even dodge the conscription if you land a janitor job in a drone factory

[@peterwong4779]

Reality,, No one able defeat Russian in Ukraine,, Just prolonging Ukrainian Suffering by US + UK + EU poor taxpayer 😭

[@pinkfloyd870]

You will surely find out, Mr troll POS

[@jamesthomas4841]

Reality check. Russia can't defeat Ukraine.

[@ArenAurelius]

Counteroffensive Spring 2024. No kidding!

[@glasshaven.]

In considering humanity, I don’t think Ukraine should be made to pay for any international assistance they receive through special purpose loans, because it’s to defend human rights. It is not economic assistance, so it should not be classified as such.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Human Rights ??? Ukraine was the most racist , corrupt , homophobic country in.Europe 3 years ago..?! Now they are defenders of Human Rights...??? 😂😂😂 Please stop ? It hurts when I laugh....

[@Withnail1969]

How? We can't manufacture nearly enough shells.

[@jtremblay100]

Why did Uk wait till after the US put together their aid? Ukraine could have used a lot of this months ago. It seems once again the UK waits and follows the US.

[@mrc1500]

The Tory party has no "original" ideas.

[@Bob-dk5qi]

Thank you England. Daniel Malek Indianapolis. Long live Ukraine. Ukraine Freedom forever.

[@davidrobertsemail]

This ends in a peace deal the sooner the better.

[@SkyGlitchGalaxy]

Germany has shipped over 50 billion in EU and bilateral aid.

[@icu17siberia]

thats all hype....

[@jarigustafsson7620]

Thank u

[@danielbb8570]

We got no choice , other wise if we did not many would help begger Ukraine

[@Paul-rz8ws]

Another Game Changer 😂

[@thegreatest3651]

Why has this news cannel decided to title this as "vital"?

[@dimbasz]

Imagine using "game-changer" phrase unironically in 2024 😁🤣

[@stephenhall3515]

Mr Starkey appears to be celebrating the UK's part in terrorism law breaches by the Kiev regime. Using civilian trade ships as cover for UMV attacks on moored ships broke Maritime Law and the UN's terrorism laws (based on the post-9/11 Bush framework), especially as Crimea is not an occupied area of Ukraine but a legally "disputed territory". Ukraine has no history and no rights in Crimea. Even taking into account the Kruschev administration devolution re irrigation and some forestry being with the Ukrainian SSR in the 1950s and these studiedly forbade access to defence and trade matters. In the event both versions of the devolution failed to pass the Duma and were struck out by Kruschev's successor. Some portage rights and visa trade concessions were given to Kiev much later as a gesture of goodwill and to aid the chernozem grain trade through Istanbul but this was abused and ended on 2013. Kiev also accepted massive loans from Russia and others to start their side of the Kerch Bridge but only laid footings. Russia and other investors have sued Kiev for gross debt in many world courts ever since. 'Red lines' on usage of SS/SCALP cruise missiles for defence of Ukraine and not attack outside it were ignored habitually, in the same way as US donated/leased materiel broke 'red lines' when used over the Russian border. Wallace and Austin were both weak in not calling these matters out but it was up to more senior figures to do so. Now our PM is talking to two other failures, Stoltenberg and Zelenskyy instead of being in London trying to save his government and serve the British people by being decent and active or calling a general election. I, as a UK tax payer and lifelong National Insurance payer, deeply resent this unelected PM spending a further £1 on Zelenskyy's sinister and oppressive regime in the name of the British people. He does not have that authority and ignores more pressing matters on illegal immigration from France, real terms reductions in the rights of disabled people, a shortage of staff in the NHS and numerous delays in energy and transport schedules. Sunak's friend Grant Shapps made immoderate promises to Kiev based on ignorance, muddle and habitual arrogance. Shapps has a dubious record and still faces investigations for business matters and aliases, so why did Sunak put this person in charge of defence? Sunak should replace Shapps immediately with someone capable of defending our country at all levels of attack on our resources and territorial integrity. That applies to illegal boats the French are too lazy to prevent from leaving their shores despite having coastguard and naval assets superior to ours in the Channel. That is what 'defence' means -- not the unfounded and unproven 'Stoltenberg certainty' that Russia is about to grab chunks of Europe. The breach between Stoltenberg and his #2 is widening and Mr Geoana should act now to relieve his boss of his post pending a full meeting on grounds of Stoltenberg having exceeded the Charter remit several times and suggesting a 'war chest' in case member state the USA reduces input to the broken bloc. A calm assessment of a localized conflict outside NATO jurisdiction is needed now. Just because Stoltenberg, von der Leyen of the EU and some senior leaders fell for Kiev's propaganda without exercising critical thinking and doing research does not validate further assistance which the UK and others cannot afford and which, in any case, merely prolongs the killing until Zelenskyy's term expires. By now he should have given an election date but has failed to do so on grounds of martial law being in operation. This is against Ukraine's constitution in several regards but our so called leaders and Mr Starkey choose to ignore what is written and what the ordinary people of Ukraine want.

[@stream2watch]

"civilian trade ships as cover for UMV" Prove that happened. " legally disputed territory" No. "no rights in Crimea. " The entire world recognises Crimea as Ukrainian, including China. Even Russia recognised it as part of the Budapest Memorandum.

[@stephenhall3515]

@@stream2watch Which of the 6 memoranda do you mean please?