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British Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson has said that London provided and will continue to provide assistance to Ukraine in protecting its territorial integrity, the evidenced of which is the assistance of UK military personnel in training the Ukrainian military in various areas.

“We adhere to our obligations and will be with you as long as there is a danger, helping you restore peace. We will not allow the destruction of our common values. Your security is the security of the United Kingdom,” the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry quoted Williamson as saying on Sept. 17.

He noted that the UK delegation had arrived in Kyiv “to demonstrate solidarity with Ukrainian friends.” Williamson also noted that for three years British servicemen have been helping Ukrainians defend their territory, having trained more than 9,500 soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on various issues – from saving lives and providing medical assistance to developing professional skills.