The UK will supply Ukraine with multiple-launch rocket systems to help the country defend itself against Russian long-range artillery attacks, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced. The cutting-edge M270 weapon system can strike targets up to 50 miles (80 kilometers) away with “pinpoint accuracy” and will offer a “significant boost in capability” for the Ukrainian…
UK to Send Ukraine Long-Range Rocket Systems to Counter Russian Artillery Attacks
UK Would Defend Finland From Russia Regardless of NATO Status: Defence Chief
The UK would always help Finland if it were attacked by Russia, whether or not the country was a member of NATO, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said. Wallace made the claim on May 4 on a visit to Finland, where he observed the “Arrow 22” joint exercises taking place in areas around Satakunta, a…
British National Killed in Ukraine, Foreign Office Confirms
A British national has been killed in Ukraine and another is missing, the UK Foreign Office has confirmed. In a statement on April 28, the Foreign Office said: “We can confirm that a British national has been killed in Ukraine and are supporting their family.” On the missing person, the spokesperson said: “We are aware…
Ukrainian Troops Training in UK to Use British Armoured Vehicles
Ukrainian troops are being trained on UK soil to use British armoured vehicles, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed. “I can say that we’re currently training Ukrainians in Poland in the use of the anti-aircraft defences and actually in this country [the UK] in the use of the armoured vehicles,” he said on Thursday…
UK to Send Long-Range Artillery, Armored Vehicles to Ukraine
Britain has said it will supply the Ukrainian armed forces with long-range artillery and armoured vehicles, as international allies agree to send more military aid to help the country resist the Russian invasion. After a conference call with defence ministers from over 35 nations, including the United States, New Zealand, South Korea, and Japan, UK…
Video Emerges of Russian Hoax Call to UK Defence Chief
Two notorious Russian pranksters have published footage from a hoax video call made to British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace last week, which the UK government blamed on the Kremlin. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel said they had been targeted by calls from imposters last week, and Downing Street revealed an unsuccessful…
UK Blames Russia for Hoax Calls Targeting Cabinet Ministers
The UK government has publicly accused Russia of being responsible for hoax calls targeting British ministers. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel said they had been targeted by calls from imposters last week, and Downing Street revealed an unsuccessful attempt was also made to contact Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries. Prime Minister Boris…
UK Deploys Missile System and Troops to Protect Polish Airspace From Russia
The UK is to deploy a medium-range missile system and 100 personnel to Poland to protect the country’s airspace from Russian aggression, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Thursday. Speaking on a visit to Warsaw, Wallace called Poland a “very old ally.” Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, Poland has taken…
British Troops Face Prosecution If They Join Fight in Ukraine: Defence Chief
Serving British soldiers who leave their posts to fight in Ukraine will be breaking the law and will be prosecuted, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said. The warning came after it was reported that four missing British soldiers are feared to have travelled to Eastern Europe to fight the invading Russian forces. According to…
UK Pressured to Speed up Russia Sanctions, Seize Oligarchs’ Assets
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was under pressure to go faster in targeting Russian oligarchs and seizing their assets in Britain. Downing Street said on Thursday it would consider possible changes to speed up the process as ministers sought to apply pressure on Russian president Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine. Senior Tories called…
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