UK has 'ambition' to send tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak tells Zelensky

Russia-Ukraine War: "They agreed on the need to seize on this moment with an acceleration of global military and diplomatic support to Ukraine," a spokesperson for Rishi Sunak said.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak outlined Britain's ambition to send tanks to Ukraine along with additional artillery support during a phonecall on Saturday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Sunak's office said.

Rishi Sunak: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak walks outside Downing Street.(Reuters)

"They agreed on the need to seize on this moment with an acceleration of global military and diplomatic support to Ukraine," a spokesperson for Sunak said.

"The Prime Minister outlined the UK’s ambition to intensify our support to Ukraine, including through the provision of Challenger 2 tanks and additional artillery systems."