MoD accused of ‘go-slow’ with half of £900m Ukraine fund unused

19/04/2024 21:00 The Guardian

Delays mean just £404m of the money donated by nine countries has been committed or spentMore than half of a £900m military fund for Ukraine run by the British Ministry of Defence has not been used because of bureaucratic delays in handing out contracts.The UK-led International Fund for Ukraine counts nine countries among its donors. Critics claim its provision of weapons to the frontline has been slow. Continue reading...

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