UK willing to provide weapons, $1.3 billion loan to Ukraine amid Belarus unrest: Reports

United Kingdom is willing to provide lethal weapons along with a loan worth $1.3 billion (£1 billion) to Ukraine, Guardian reported on Saturday, October 10 citing a senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Andriy Yermak, he of Zelensky's office is reported to have said that new weapons could be used in Black Sea to defend Ukraine. His remarks come as experts warn that protests and conflicts in neighbouring Belarus could directly threaten Ukraine.

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'Direct threat'

Commenting on effect of Belarusian unrest, Ukrainian presidential aide said that “under worst-case scenario”, country would face “direct threat” on its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking at Chatham House ThinkTank, Yermak ded that Ukraine was on “frontline” and at moment, it wants to focus on “counteracting such threats without any diplomatic subtleties.”. Ukraine h previously asked for assistance from United Kingdom and European Union in light of troubles in Belarus.

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This comes days after  Ukrainian President signed a decree to simplify regulations for Belarusian IT workers seeking relocation amid nationwide unrest. As per reports, new decree orders Ukraine government to extend temporary stay for Belurasian tech workers as well as ir families from 90 days to 180 days. Moreover, officials will have to grant m residence permits within three days. 

As political standoff triggering mass protests continue to deepen in European nation, Zelensky ordered Ukrainian officials to make it easier for Belarusian workers to get work permits and register as a taxpayer. According to Ukrainian President’s office, document will “help boost investment potential of Ukraine and attract highly qualified IT specialists and invators.”

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Im: AP