British media: Britain's funding support for the Ukrainian army will be exhausted before the end of the year

Today's Russian TV (RT) website quoted the British "Sunday Times" on the 28th that the British Ministry of Defense sources told the newspaper that British funding support for the Ukrainian army will be exhausted by the end of this year. RT pointed out that Britain has allocated more than 2.3 billion pounds (about $ 2.7 billion) military assistance from Ukraine, but no matter who the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is, it will have to deal with the tension of public finances, and the British public against Russia and Ukraine's conflict. The degree of enthusiasm is declining.

Russian RT website report screenshot

The report pointed out that the upcoming British Prime Minister, Johnson, visited Kyiv last week and announced there a new package of military assistance to Ukraine's 54 million pounds (about $ 63 million). Earlier, since the outbreak of the Russian -Ukraine conflict, Britain has promised to provide Ukraine with 2.3 billion pounds of military assistance. Johnson also promised that "no matter how long it takes" will support the Ukrainian army, and his possible successor, the British Foreign Minister Tras, is known for its stronger position on Russia.

Johnson's visit to Kyiv and President Ukradonzki held a meeting. Source: Visual China

The article "Sunday Times" states that "as a source of the Ministry of National Defense recognized, the reality is that the capital contribution of Britain to this war will be exhausted by the end of this year. On the occasion of huge pressure, the new Prime Minister will soon face the question of whether it is promised to provide billions of pounds of additional funding. "

RT reports that the UK is currently in response to soaring inflation, and it is expected to reach 18%in early 2023, and a record fuel price. Driven by factors such as market factors, Ukraine conflicts, and the decision to stop importing energy from Russia, most of the rising prices in the UK have been passed on to consumers. The British energy regulatory agency OFGEM announced last week that it had raised the energy price by 80 %. This approach will increase the annual gas and power costs of ordinary British families to more than 3,500 pounds.

British Foreign Minister Trastu Source: Visual China

RT pointed out that members of the British Conservative Party will vote from Tellas or former Financial Minister Sonak to select the party's first and British Prime Minister. No matter who won the election, it must be balanced between the British funding commitment to the Ukraine army and other domestic voices. These voices include measures to reduce the energy expenditure of the British people, alleviate the increase in living costs, and issue subsidies to families that accept Ukrainian refugees. Wait.

It is reported that at the same time, the British people's support for British government's sanctions on Russia is declining. A polls announced by British polls YOUGOV in March this year show that 48%of British people express their support to strengthen sanctions on Russia, even if this will lead to higher energy costs. To 38%. (Edit: HHJ)

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