# UK brings forward defence spending target, pledges billions to Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/119264

- CNBC, 2026-10-28 14:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/28/uk-defense-spending-ukraine-aid.html

> John Healey presented his first budget as Chancellor and reaffirmed the UK’s support for Ukraine on Wednesday. The UK also brought forward its defence spending target and pledged billions to Ukraine.

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