Britain pledges £17m to repair Chernobyl power plant hit by Russian drone strike
Funding for Chernobyl repairs
Britain will provide £17m to help repair the Chernobyl nuclear site following a Russian drone strike. The pledge forms part of a wider programme coordinated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development with Ukraine and G7 donors.
The government described its support for Ukraine as firm. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain would remain alongside Ukraine until it prevailed.
Zelensky visits Downing Street
Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed at No 10 with an honour guard from the Irish Guards. The meeting took place as Ukraine faced strained relations with the United States.
More missiles for Ukraine
Speaking in the Commons before meeting Zelensky, the Prime Minister said he would try to restore Trump’s support for Ukraine. He promised Zelensky would leave Britain with assistance.
Britain will speed up deliveries of lightweight multi-role missiles, which have proved effective against Russian jet-powered drones. Russia continues to strike Ukraine’s energy grid and oil and gas facilities, despite Trump’s claim that the two countries had agreed to an energy ceasefire.
Key points
- Britain pledged £17m to repair the Chernobyl site after a Russian drone strike.
- The funding is part of a wider international effort involving Ukraine and G7 donors.
- Britain will speed up deliveries of missiles effective against Russian jet-powered drones.
- The visit took place amid strained ties between Ukraine and the United States.