US Politics | Ukraine news LATEST: Rishi Sunak pledges £50m to strengthen Ukrainian defences against Putin’s war as he meets Zelensky

RISHI Sunak made a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet Volodymyr Zelensky on the weekend as he pledged ...continued UK support.... During his trip Mr Sunak revealed that the UK would pledge a further £50 million to help bolster Ukraine's defence against Putin's brutal war. The Prime Minister said: ...While Ukraine's armed forces succeed in pushing back Russian forces on the ground, civilians are being brutally bombarded from the air. ...We are today providing new air defence, including anti-aircraft guns, radar and anti-drone equipment, and stepping up humanitarian support for the cold, hard winter ahead. ...It is deeply humbling to be in Kyiv today and to have the opportunity to meet those who are doing so much, and paying so high a price.... Read our Ukraine-Russia live blog below for the latest updates...