Last night, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace stated that Britain was open to sending additional weapons to Ukraine in an effort to stop any Russian invasion.
According to him, the Daily Mail may send more than 2,000 missile launchers anti-tank this week.
This is because Russia, which has an estimated 127,000 troops and tanks at its border with Ukraine in preparation for an invasion, made this announcement.
Last night, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace stated that Britain was open to sending additional weapons to Ukraine in an effort to stop any Russian invasion. Pictured: Ukrainian soldiers are seen along the frontline near the town of Zolote
The Defense Ministry of Ukraine confirms that it received an initial shipment from the UK with ‘light anti tank weapons’
This is because Russia, which has an estimated 127,000 troops and tanks at its border with Ukraine in preparation for an invasion, made this announcement.
Wallace stated in an interview that he would keep the issue of sending additional defensive weapons to Ukraine under review. Anything is possible when Ukraine is able to defend itself.
“The UK will stand with Ukraine and its sovereignty, as well as our mutual interests. Eight years ago, they have had our support in building their defense capacity. In light of Russian aggression we decided to intensify that help. Britain is there for its allies.
Russia accuses the UK of causing tensions by sending weapons to the region. Moscow’s Embassy in London posted: “It is clear that UK shipping of lethal weapons for Ukraine will only fuel crisis and increase tensions.”
An army of Russian armored vehicles is seen moving along the Crimean highway on Tuesday 18th January
Ukrainian soldiers stand in a trench near the front line on January 17, in the village of New York, formerly known as Novhorodske, Ukraine
Snipers have started shooting lessons at Kadamovsky in Rostov, Russia.
Yesterday, Ukraine demanded that economic sanctions be imposed on Russia against any future invasion. Oleksii Reznikov, the defence minister in Ukraine, said he wants to take action against Vladimir Putin’s government immediately in order to prevent ‘a lot bloodshed’ in his country.
He told the BBC’s Hardtalk: ‘Our partners can do more – like sanctions before the invasion, not after. Let’s make sure the Kremlin understands the threat, and that they can take action to stop the invasion from happening.
US Secretary of States Antony Blinken flew to Kiev in crisis talks and was warned by Russian officials that Russia may attack the country ‘at very quick notice.
Ukrainian officials will welcome the possibility of Britain sending more weapons. They described the delivery this week by the RAF in Kiev as a necessary initial step’.
Anatolii Petroenko, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine (L), attends delivery of anti-armor light defensive weapon systems supplied by UK
The UK may continue to deliver more aid, which could encourage other Western governments.
US missiles have been sent, as well as heavily-armed patrol vessels. Turkey also sold Ukraine guided missile-equipped drones. The Ukrainian military is receiving medical training in Sweden.
Mail also reveals that British military trainers will be sent to Ukraine in order to teach its soldiers how to use anti-tank weapons. They will come from the new Ranger Regiment.
Last year, the 800-strong unit was formed to support and train allies of the UK in combat situations.
A member of the 503âd Naval Infantry Battalion stationed in Donbas, Ukraine on January 18, 2022
British military trainers being sent to Ukraine to instruct its troops on how to use the anti-tank weapons will be drawn from the newly formed Ranger Regiment
As it was thought, Putin would opt for the “simple” option of sending troops to the Donbass in southern Ukraine. He then could negotiate for the region’s independence. This would provide a buffer between Russia and pro-western Ukraine.
Members of the 503âd Naval Infantry Battalion relax and prepare lunch while stationed in Donbas, Ukraine on January 18, 2022
The NATO stated there would be no military response to Russian invasion. Rangers assistance will therefore be limited to providing training packages that will last for several weeks.
According to intelligence reports, Ukraine yesterday said that Russia increased its border force size by 127,000.
Officials stated that Russia was ‘almost done’ with the necessary hardware and soldiers to support an invasion.
Moscow has denied that it intends to launch an attack, but the US has been asked for security assurances. Moscow is suspicious of pro-Western Ukraine’s wish to join the EU, and it has asked for the withdrawal of Western troops in former Soviet republics.