At a time of escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, the United Kingdom and Norway announced that they would jointly provide military assistance at sea to Ukraine to strengthen Ukraine's naval capabilities, defend against Russian threats, and protect shipping and economic interests in the Black Sea.
According to the US "Newsweek" **December 12**, as Ukraine struggles to repel Russia's land forces, NATO countries are strengthening Ukraine's naval forces, thereby enhancing Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian forces in the Black Sea.
The British Ministry of Defense announced that it would provide two or two minesweepers, 20 amphibious armored vehicles, and 23 coastal assault boats to the Ukrainian Navy, aiming to provide vital support for Ukraine's maritime ** and exports.
For his part, Ukraine** Zelensky said that his country has won the victory in the Black Sea, restored the sea** and will open more ** routes in 2024, especially grain exports, to help dozens of countries in Africa and Asia avoid hunger and chaos.
In response, British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said that these minesweepers will provide Ukraine with vital capabilities, helping to save lives at sea and open important export routes.
The report also pointed out that the Maritime Capability Alliance plan formed by Britain and Norway will last until 2035 and is ready for use by Ukraine. However, how to deliver British minesweepers to Ukraine is still an unresolved problem.
It is reported that Turkey controls access to the Black Sea through the Bosphorus, and under the Montreux Convention, Turkey has the right to exercise authority over which ships can only enter the Black Sea. The move will provide long-term support to Ukraine's naval and maritime capabilities to enhance the country's maritime operations and combat capabilities, as well as strengthen security in the Black Sea.
In short, although the assistance provided by Britain and Norway is limited, it still has a certain military significance for Ukraine. This assistance could help Ukraine increase some of its maritime power, build a Marine Corps, boost some confidence and morale at sea, and some international support and cooperation at sea. Such assistance can also provide some guarantees and contributions to Ukraine's maritime security and stability in the Black Sea region.
However, the real solution to Ukraine's problem is not to provide it with ** and funds to continue to fight against Russia, but to balance the interests of all parties and give up the expansion of NATO power, so that it will be the real help to Ukraine, otherwise it will push Ukraine into the abyss and push the Ukrainian people into the abyss.