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London has trained more than 60,000 Ukrainian military personnel since Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014, UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps<\/a> said on Jan. 15, as reported by German newspaper Bild.<\/p>\n Shapps stated that the UK has engaged about 10 countries to join the program providing training for Ukrainian troops.<\/p>\n Read also:<\/b> Britain to send 20,000 troops to NATO training <\/a><\/p>\n He reiterated that the “future global order” is at stake, with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin<\/a><\/span> believing the West “lacks resilience.” Therefore, NATO countries should increase their defense spending to at least 2% of GDP.<\/p>\n Read also:<\/b> Putin won’t halt the war unless totally defeated \u2013 Zelenskyy <\/a><\/p>\n The UK spends more than GBP 50 billion ($64.66 billion) annually on defense, exceeding the 2% target, Bild notes.<\/p>\n Read also:<\/b> UK, Ukraine sign 10-year security deal <\/a><\/p>\n On Jan. 12, UK PM Rishi Sunak arrived in Kyiv and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/a>. The two sides signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement that will remain in effect until Ukraine joins NATO.<\/p>\n Additionally, Sunak announced a record GBP 2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) military aid package for Ukraine.<\/p>\n We\u2019re bringing the voice of Ukraine to the world. Support<\/a> us with a one-time donation, or become a Patron<\/a>! <\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n Read the original article on The New Voice of Ukraine<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n