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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

UK will not help Ukraine hit targets in Russia, defence secretary says

John Healey shaking hands with Volodymyr Zelenskiy
John Healey meeting Volodymyr Zelenskiy on a visit to Ukraine in July. Photograph: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Reuters

Britain will not help Ukraine hit targets in Russia, the defence secretary has said, as Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed directly to the cabinet to use British-made weapons more freely.

John Healey did not rule out accepting the Ukrainian president’s request to use British-made missiles against Russian territory, but added that Britain would not be involved in any such attacks.

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