British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed Parliament on Monday, stating that Ukraine's rightful place is in NATO and calling for continued support. Sunak noted that the UK had provided almost GBP 12 billion in aid since the war's outset, becoming the first country to donate lethal weapons, tanks, and long-range missiles to Ukraine.
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Rishi Sunak stated Ukraine's rightful place is in NATO
UK provided almost GBP 12 billion in aid since start of full-scale war
UK was first country to donate lethal weapons to Ukraine
UK was first country to donate tanks to Ukraine
UK was first country to donate long-range missiles to Ukraine
The post-Cold War 'peace dividend' has ended and Western allies must face down foes including China, Iran, North Korea and Russia
NATO's adversaries 'are more connected with each other' than ever
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