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Posted on November 17, 2021
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Ukraine's President Zelenskiy secures a deal with the UK to enhance naval power, discussing NATO aspirations and regional security amid Russian tensions.
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed a framework agreement on Tuesday to use British financing to enhance Ukraine’s naval capabilities.
Hosting Britain’s defence minister Ben Wallace, Zelenskiy in a statement said they had discussed how to ensure safe navigation for ships in the Black Sea and Azov Sea, and Ukraine’s aspirations to join the NATO military alliance.
Wallace visited in a show of support at a time when Ukraine and NATO countries have expressed concern about Russian troop movements near Ukraine’s borders.
(Reporting by Natalia Zinets; Writing Matthias Williams)
The main topic is Ukraine securing British financing to enhance its naval capabilities and discussing NATO aspirations.
The UK is providing financing to help Ukraine enhance its naval power and support its defense capabilities.
Ukraine aspires to join the NATO military alliance and enhance its naval capabilities for regional security.
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