The roadmap sets out a framework for defence cooperation in 2026 across several key security areas. “This marks an important step in delivering large-scale projects enabled by the One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement between the United Kingdom and Ukraine,” said Denys Shmyhal.
During the visit, Shmyhal thanked Healey and, together with representatives of the intelligence services and the General Staff, briefed the UK delegation on the consequences of a large-scale combined Russian attack overnight. “Strengthening air defence and supplying munitions for these systems remains a key priority. The United Kingdom has already made a substantial contribution to reinforcing our capabilities to counter Russian terror. From February, production will reach 1,000 Octopus interceptor drones per month,” he said.
The talks also addressed possible joint strategic industrial projects in air defence and long-range weapons, prospects for localising production of Swedish Gripen aircraft involving UK technologies, strengthening protection of Ukraine’s maritime domain, and preparations for the next Ramstein-format meeting scheduled for February. “I am deeply grateful to the United Kingdom for its invaluable support. I extend my thanks to John Healey for his personal leadership and steadfast support for Ukraine,” Shmyhal concluded.
