Wed Sep 25 02:06:42 UTC 2024: ## Britain Pledges Support for Ukraine, Warns of Escalation in Lebanon

**New York, September 24, 2024:** British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has stated that the UK is working to strengthen Ukraine’s position in its ongoing war with Russia ahead of the winter months. While declining to confirm whether London would allow Ukraine to use British long-range weaponry against targets inside Russia, Lammy stressed that Iran’s supply of ballistic missiles to Moscow constitutes a major escalation.

Lammy’s comments come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested permission to use British Storm Shadow missiles and US-made ATACMS missiles to strike deeper into Russia. While a decision on this request has been delayed, Lammy emphasized the importance of equipping Ukraine for the coming winter, stating that “the most important thing is to put Ukraine in the strongest position as winter approaches.”

Meanwhile, Lammy expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Lebanon, where Israel has launched deadly strikes on targets in the country. “I am very worried about the risk of escalation, and this breaking into a wider regional conflict,” he said, announcing the deployment of British military units to Cyprus to assist with any potential evacuation of British citizens from Lebanon.

In a separate development, Lammy attended an environmental event at Central Park Zoo, emphasizing the UK’s commitment to climate action. “This is the moment to step up in relation to the climate emergency,” he said, adding that “it was a huge mistake of (the last British government) not to come to climate week here at the UN last year.”

Lammy concluded by affirming Britain’s renewed dedication to climate leadership, stating that the UK is “determined to get back UK leadership, not just on our own behalf, but on behalf of the planet.” This comes after Britain recently announced the creation of a new clean power alliance to bridge the energy transition gap between developed and developing countries.

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