KYIV, March 24 – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will urge Allies to ensure Ukrainians have the means to continue to protect themselves at the NATO and G7 summits to be held on Thursday, the British government said in a statement.

"The UK will provide 6,000 new defensive missiles and £25 million for Ukraine’s armed forces," the government said.

According to the government, leaders meeting in Brussels are expected to discuss longer-term military, diplomatic and humanitarian support for Ukraine and strengthening measures against Russia, while Johnson will announce a major new support package for Ukraine.