The UK and Germany have launched a '50-day drive' to rapidly increase military support for Ukraine, following a new ultimatum from US President Donald Trump giving Russia 50 days to end its war or face harsher sanctions.
At a high-level meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, attended by 52 countries, both nations pledged new air defense systems, including 220,000 Gepard shells and funding for drones. The initiative aims to pressure Russia into negotiations by significantly boosting Ukraine's defensive capabilities in a short window. The UK is also considering joining a European effort to purchase US-made weapons for Ukraine.
This coordinated push marks a critical moment for Western unity and support as the war in Ukraine grinds on.
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