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EU to push for a bigger UK contribution to Ukraine’s defence

EU leaders plan to ask Andy Burnham at a Brussels summit to increase UK funding for Ukraine’s defence in 2027. EU officials also want Canada and Japan to provide more support. According to Brussels, appeals for extra financial aid to all three countries at recent international meetings remain unanswered. Post-Brexit issues are also on the summit agenda.

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EU to push for a bigger UK contribution to Ukraine’s defence
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What to know

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    EU leaders want Andy Burnham to raise the UK’s financial contribution to Ukraine’s defence in 2027.

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    Brussels says recent requests for additional financial assistance from the UK, Canada and Japan have received no response.

Why it matters

Ukraine’s defence funding is part of a summit agenda that also includes post-Brexit issues.

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