Russian invasion The world's response

EU promises new billion-dollar aid for Ukraine's air defense

The EU promises to support Ukraine's air defense with the equivalent of 67 billion kronor. The Union states that the money will go to air defense, ammunition and radar systems, among other things, writes Sky News.

- As Russia intensifies its attacks, we are stepping up our efforts to help Ukraine protect its population and defend its airspace, says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a statement.

The support is part of a larger aid package of almost 1000 billion that the EU will pay out this year and in 2027. President Zelenskyj has warned that Ukraine is heading for a deficit of 250 billion kronor due to high defense spending.

Burnham's first foreign trip as prime minister - promises to support Ukraine

The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will make his foreign debut today when he visits Ukraine on the country's Independence Day, several media outlets report.

Burnham will, among other things, meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and participate in a meeting with the organization "Coalition of the Willing", which Britain leads together with France and Germany.

Burnham, who took office in the summer, is expected to emphasize that British support for Ukraine will continue as before.

- I want the Ukrainian people to hear directly from me that our support will not waver, he said in a statement according to Bloomberg.