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OPINION - Putin is about to unleash his jets — Britain must find ways to help Ukraine

Ukraine’s war in the air is about to get a lot worse. This is the grim takeaway from Western intelligence this week. Information being circulated, reports claim, show Russian fighter jets and helicopters being assembled to support an imminent Kremlin offensive. Ukrainian officials believe that not only is Vladimir Putin…

Evening Standard

Penny Wong’s London speech about UK’s colonial history caused no ‘diplomatic tension’

Top bureaucrat defends Australian foreign minister’s comments amid opposition criticism that it was an unnecessary ‘distraction’

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine invasion exposed Europe's 'vulnerabilities', admits UK defence chief

But Ben Wallace branded fears the UK would not be able to take over a key NATO responsibility as 'just b*******' when he was tackled about the claim on live television

Daily Mirror

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Defence Secretary says Ukraine may wait years for UK fighter jets in blow to Zelensky

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace outlined the practical difficulties of supplying Kyiv with sophisticated aircraft after President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the UK to provide 'wings for freedom'

Daily Mirror

Ben Wallace admits the West needs to up its production of ammunition for Ukraine

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace admitted on Wednesday the West needs to up its production of ammunition for Ukraine as it prepares to face a spring onslaught from Vladimir Putin’s forces.

Evening Standard

Ukraine may not get UK fighter jets for years, says Ben Wallace

Defence secretary also dismisses reports UK too weak to take over Nato force as ‘b*****ks’

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon denies ‘short-term pressures’ behind resignation as Scottish first minister – as it happened

Latest updates: Scotland’s first minister says she has ‘wrestled’ with decision for weeks

The Guardian - UK

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Ukraine war has exposed Europe’s vulnerability, says Wallace

The Defence Secretary said the conflict with Russia has underlined the need for a long-term increase in armed forces funding.

The Independent UK

Ben Wallace denies he will resign if Jeremy Hunt refuses defence increase

UK defence secretary acknowledges he faces uphill battle in seeking £11bn increase ahead of March budget

The Guardian - UK

Ben Wallace: ‘No sign of aliens after UFOs shot down in US’

There are "no signs of ET" in British skies, the Defence Secretary said on Wednesday after unidentified flying objects were shot down in the US.

Evening Standard

UK training Ukrainians to fight in 'Western way' with less ammunition - minister

Britain is training Ukrainian soldiers to fight in a more "Western way" and use less ammunition than the traditional Soviet way of fighting, British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Ukraine to dominate Nato gathering as UK promises to ‘stand in solidarity’

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace will meet fellow defence ministers at a Nato gathering

The Independent UK

Ukraine to top agenda at Nato gathering

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace will meet fellow defence ministers at a Nato gathering on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Sunak set to join world leaders for Munich conference

Rishi Sunak will join other world leaders in Munich this weekend for a conference on international security.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Britain must ‘wake up’ to China security challenges, ex-MI6 head says

UK is reviewing its security measures after the US claimed to have downed a Chinese spy balloon

The Independent UK

What do we know about the alleged spy balloon and other unidentified objects?

One giant balloon and three other unidentified objects have been shot down over North America in eight days.

The Independent UK

Putin’s troops ordered to advance in ‘most sectors’ on Ukrainian front – MoD

The MoD said the Russians have ‘not massed sufficient offensive combat power’ on any one axis to ‘achieve a decisive effect’.

Wales Online

Nato meets to discuss spy balloons threat and Ukraine weapon supply

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is expected to join the meeting in Brussels

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The Independent UK

Nato defence ministers gather to discuss support for Ukraine, spy balloons

The possible supply of fighter jets to Kyiv is expected to be mulled at the Brussels meeting.

The Guardian - UK

Tories urge Jeremy Hunt to reverse army cuts in forthcoming budget

Planned 4% reduction in troop numbers should be abandoned in light of Ukraine war, say MPs and officials

The Guardian - UK

Court allows review of UK visa rejections for ex-BBC journalists in Afghanistan

Judge rules caseworker interpreted eligibility criteria too narrowly for eight claimants who are in hiding

The Guardian - UK

Guy Hands firm challenges MoD over controversial £8bn property estate

Annington Property launches judicial review arguing ministry does not have right to take back houses after ‘disastrous’ sell-off

The Independent UK

Afghan journalists to have relocation bids reconsidered – lawyer

The journalists had taken legal action against Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Suella Braverman after bids to move to the UK failed.

Evening Standard

The Leader podcast: Should we worry about ‘Chinese spy balloons’?

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has ordered a security review after the US shot down four unidentified objects believed to be ‘Chinese spy balloons’.

The Independent UK

Call to reconsider UK relocation bids of Afghan journalists who worked for BBC

Eight journalists had taken legal action against Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

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