Sep 3, 2024 · It was a pleasure to see Ukraine's Defence Minister,@rustem_umerov today and to host him at @RUSI_org. Ukraine's security is our security. I spoke with him about the situation on the frontline and our work to accelerate and ramp up deliveries of UK military support.

Dec 19, 2024 · The Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, provided an update to members of the House of Commons on the UK's support for Ukraine. It is day 1,030 of Putin’s illegal full-scale invasion of...

Jan 12, 2024 · Labour fully backs this new military funding for Ukraine – and has been pushing Ministers since the Autumn to confirm 2024 military funding. This is vital support for Kyiv’s fight against Putin’s illegal invasion.

Luke Pollard was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Defence on 9 July 2024. He was elected as the MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport in July 2024.

Oct 23, 2024 · UK’s Luke Pollard announces 200 Ukrainian pilots trained to fly F-16s. RAF program graduates soon headed for combat missions in Ukraine.

Dec 19, 2024 · Defence minister Luke Pollard replied: “We have made clear that we’ll support Ukraine for as long as it takes, and support them on their irreversible path to Nato membership.

Jan 4, 2025 · This government wants the U.K. to be NATO's leading European nation. Exercise Steadfast Dart demonstrates our unshakeable commitment to NATO and highlights the U.K.'s key leadership role in the alliance, said Defense Minister Luke Pollard.

Oct 4, 2024 · Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard has led a trade mission to Kyiv to solidify agreements on Ukraine's future equipment and capability needs. The UK mission also included representatives from the Ministry of Defence, the Department for Business and Trade, and defence trade association ADS.

Nov 19, 2024 · Luke Pollard insisted President Putin had been making threats "since the start of the war" which were "designed to put us off our support for Ukraine and weaken our resolve". But he vowed that "we are showing strong resolve in return" and …

Oct 24, 2024 · The United Kingdom has reached a significant milestone in its support for Ukraine’s Air Force capabilities, having trained 200 Ukrainian pilots through its Royal Air Force elementary flying program, UK Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard MP announced on 22 October, adding that “These pilots will soon be flying Ukrainian F-16s.”