It comes as Ukraine marks Independence Day - a moment of reflection as the conflict against Moscow's forces continues.Saturday 24 August 2024 21:49, UK ShareThis is a modal window. Video UnavailableSky's Charlotte Leeming spent the day with Ukrainian military recruits who are being trained in...
“I am proud that today we will expand that training from soldiers to marines and fighter jet pilots, ensuring Ukraine has a military able to defend its interests well into the future,”said Sunak in a statement. His office also noted that last week a number of Ukrainian troops had arrived...
Following the deployment of UK troops to Kosovo, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps (pictured) has floated the possibility of placing UK troops in Ukraine to lead military training. Credit: Carl Court (Getty). UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said he, military leaders and Ukrainian President Vo...
Russia has issued a full-throated warning that the West risks further escalation in Ukraine after the British government announced it's providing depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine.
The U.K. has become one of Ukraine's major military allies, sending Kyiv short-range missiles and Challenger tanks and training 15,000 Ukrainian troops on British soil. Last weekBritain announcedit had sent Ukraine Storm Shadow cruise missiles, which have a range of more...
The UK military conducted an official operation to train and arm Ukrainian troops from 2015 onwards, which was later shifted out of the country. British Royal Marines also conducted several high-risk“discreet operations”in Ukraine last year, according to one general, but officially London has nev...
The US has reportedly confirmed that it authorised an additional $200m in defensive military assistance for Ukraine last month.
A spokesperson said: "The government has committed to match or exceed last year's funding for military aid to Ukraine in 2023, and we will continue to build on recent donations with training and further gifting of equipment. "We have provided over 200 armoured vehicles to Ukraine ...
Macron emphasised the steadfast support of France and European allies for Ukraine. “Russia cannot and must not win. As long as Russia attacks we will need to continue, adapt, and evolve the military aid needed to preserve Ukraine and its future,” the French president said without offering sp...
The UK provided £2.3bn worth of military support to Ukraine last year and was the first country to offer to supply main battle tanks. The UK said last month it had completed the delivery of a “squadron” of Challenger 2s, thought to amount to at least 14 tanks, along with other wea...