The UK’s new government announces its ongoing support for Ukraine, and Germany approves a 2025 draft budget with less aid for Ukraine.

The King of the United Kingdom, Charles III, delivered a speech about the new Labour Party government’s program, which also mentioned Ukraine. Charles III emphasized London’s “unshakable commitment to NATO” and the need to build a “strong defense.”

“My government will continue to provide full support to Ukraine and its people and will seek to play a leading role in providing Ukraine with a clear path to NATO membership,” added the British monarch.

Also, according to the king, the Labour government “will seek to restart relations with European partners and will work to improve the trade and investment relations of Great Britain with the EU.”

At the same time, the German government approved the draft budget for 2025 which contains expenditures of €480.6B. The new draft increases defense spending by €1.3B, to more than €53B. Up to €4B is earmarked for military aid to Ukraine, while the budget for 2024 included almost €8B.