“This is an important strategic document ... we will sign this memorandum for the amount of 1.25 billion pounds,” Zelenskiy announced on a local television, without giving further details.

The memorandum will be signed during the 7-8 October state visit of Zelenskiy to the United Kingdom.

Specialized military news agencies have said the funds would be in the form of a 10-year loan and would allow the United Kingdom to provide Ukraine with eight fast-attack crafts of the Barzan class.

They said the first two ships, with the remaining six ships to be completed in Ukraine, will be installed in the UK.

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