DNYUZ/The Telegraph: Grant Shapps to ramp up support for Volodymyr Zelensky
Britain will ramp up its training programme for Ukrainian soldiers under plans being discussed with military chiefs, the new Defence Secretary has disclosed.
In an interview with The Telegraph, Grant Shapps said he had held talks with Army leaders about moving “more training and production” of military equipment into Ukraine. He also called on more British defence firms to set up factories in the country.
Following a trip to Kyiv last week, Mr Shapps also revealed that he had talked to Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, about how Britain’s Navy could play a role in defending commercial vessels from Russian attacks in the Black Sea.
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WNU Editor: The deployment of British soldiers in Ukraine and providing naval support for Ukraine in the Black Sea will guarantee the following. Dead British soldiers in Ukraine and naval engagements between the UK and Russia in the Black Sea.
Fortunately the British PM has stepped in to kill this idea .... Rishi Sunak slaps down Grant Shapps over push to send British troops to Ukraine to train Kyiv's forces after Kremlin warns they would be 'legitimate targets' for 'destruction' (Daily Mail). More here .... "These Morons Are Pushing Us Towards WW3": Sunak Backtracks After UK Defense Chief Wants To Send British Troops To Ukraine (Zero Hedge).
New UK Defense Secretary Wants To Send British Troops To Ukraine And Naval Support In The Black Sea
British troops could deploy to Ukraine for first time to train soldiers, says Grant Shapps -- The Guardian
Britain seeks to train military inside Ukraine, UK defense chief says -- Politico
Grant Shapps to ramp up support for Zelensky by increasing troop training in Ukraine -- Evening Standard
Analysis: What do Grant Shapps' comments mean for the UK's involvement in Ukraine? -- SKY News