article_snippet: The UK is to supply a further package of non-lethal military equipment worth £850,000 as a gift to the government of Ukraine, The UK has been announced.
article_snippet: Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said The UK is sending more non-lethal aid to Ukraine .
article_snippet: In a written statement to the House of Commons, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said that The UK's gift came in response to a request from Kiev for help with basic equipment, supplies of which have been depleted by months of instability caused by Russian-backed separatists in the east of the eastern European country.
article_snippet: As a result of the UK's gift came in response to a request from Kiev for help with basic equipment, supplies of which have been depleted by months of instability caused by Russian-backed separatists in the east of the country prolonged engagement in this conflict, the Ukrainians face a serious shortage of basic equipment, and have requested help. '
article_snippet: Our proposed gift of non-lethal equipment is designed to prevent further Ukrainian fatalities and casualties and to help improve situational awareness on the ground.'
article_snippet: The gift comes after Kiev asks Britain for help with basic equipment.
highlights_snippet: Gift comes after a request from Kiev for help with basic equipment .