EU to Allow Ukraine to Purchase British Weapons with €60 Billion Credit

The European Union is preparing to allow Ukraine to purchase weapons from British manufacturers using a €60 billion credit allocated for defense needs. An official announcement regarding the agreement is expected next week at a coalition meeting in Paris. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to attend the event. The British government will finance the purchases as Ukraine utilizes the credit, with the amount depending on the value of the contracts. This move is seen as a compromise, as earlier negotiations to include the UK in the EU's €150 billion defense fund did not succeed. Talks regarding the credit for Ukraine have been smoother, supported by the Netherlands. Key details of the agreement were finalized at the NATO summit in Ankara. It is expected that the integration of defense industries will simplify Kyiv's access to long-range weapons ahead of winter. A broader announcement regarding the arrangements has been postponed due to political changes in London.