The UK Government has announced £45 million in surface-to-air missile deliveries for Ukraine as Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for further sanctions and support measures against Russia.
The announcement was made by Downing Street on 13 October 2026, ahead of a visit to Britain by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ministers said £10 million of the missile package would be accelerated to meet Ukraine’s urgent requirements ahead of winter.
Air defence missiles for Ukraine
The package includes British Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs), which Ukraine uses to counter aerial threats including fast jet-powered drones. Downing Street said the accelerated deliveries were intended to strengthen Ukrainian air defences as Russian strikes continue to target cities and energy infrastructure.
The government also highlighted an existing £1.6 billion commitment to deliver more than 5,000 LMMs over four years. That wider commitment is not a separate new announcement made on 13 October.
Further sanctions under preparation
Burnham has asked ministers to draw up additional sanctions, military assistance and financial support packages for Ukraine in the coming weeks. Those proposals have not yet been announced in final form, and the government has not specified their cost or scope.
The Prime Minister said the UK would maintain its support for Ukraine and urged international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
Pressure over Russian energy exports
Downing Street also reaffirmed plans to implement a UK maritime services ban relating to Russian liquefied natural gas exports, targeting access to shipping and insurance services. Chancellor John Healey is pressing international partners to adopt equivalent restrictions.
The government has linked its diplomatic efforts to calls for an energy ceasefire, amid continuing Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband raised the issue with European partners at the Warsaw Security Forum.
What has been confirmed?
The £45 million missile package and the decision to accelerate £10 million in deliveries are confirmed government announcements. Further sanctions and support packages remain under development; they should not be treated as measures already introduced. The announcement does not establish that every missile in the package has already arrived in Ukraine.