It would be foolish not to do this, but the results of this audit are interesting, and the conclusions from these results are even more interesting.
Би-би-си узнала о поручении Сунака провести аудит военной помощи УкраинеThe BBC learned about Sunak's order to audit military aid to Ukraine
Sunak's decision caused alarm in the British government, as the military believes that the supply of weapons to Kiev could be decisive in the coming winter months, writes the BBC
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak instructed to assess the course of hostilities in Ukraine and check the effectiveness of British military assistance to Kiev, the BBC reports, citing sources.
The audit, said the source of the publication in the British government, is intended to assess the course of hostilities and the contribution of the UK: "It's about looking at what we have invested and what we have received." One of the sources also compared such an audit with the "summary report of Goldman Sachs" (the current prime minister worked at this bank in the early 2000s).
Sunak's order has caused alarm in government circles, as the British military believes that the supply of weapons to Ukraine may prove decisive in the coming winter months, the newspaper writes.
Some members of the British government also see the caution of US President Joe Biden regarding the supply of weapons to Ukraine and express fears that Sunak may eventually follow his example.
Sunak took over the British government at the end of October. In mid-November, he visited Kiev, where he held a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. Sunak stated that Kiev can count on constant solidarity and support from London.
On the day of Sunak's arrival in the Ukrainian capital, the British government announced the transfer of £50 million (about $59.4 million) worth of air defense to Ukraine, including 125 anti-aircraft guns, radars and electronic warfare equipment to counter drones. Later, the British prime minister promised that London would increase military assistance to Kiev in 2023. "Don't hesitate. We will support Ukraine for as long as it takes. We will maintain or increase our military assistance next year," he said.