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Putin has gone ‘full tonto’ over Ukraine, says Defence Secretary

In unguarded comments, Ben Wallace said the Scots Guards had ‘kicked the backside’ of a Russian leader in the Crimean War and ‘we can do it again’.

The Independent UK

Putin’s false flag operations ‘almost comical’ – Defence Secretary

Ben Wallace spoke to reporters following the meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force in Leicestershire on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Tories U-turn on medal for Britain's nuclear test veterans in 'greatest injustice'

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced a 'review' of the decision not to award a gong to nuclear test survivors. But Downing Street brushed off calls for a national apology

Daily Mirror

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UK says Ukrainian regions recognised by Putin include territory 'beyond line of control'

Some of the territory recognised by Russian President Vladimir Putin is on the other side of the line of control which separates rebel regions of Ukraine from the rest of the country, British defence minister Ben Wallace said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Boris Johnson under pressure from Tories and opposition MPs to go further on Russia sanctions – as it happened

PM unveils sanctions on five Russian banks and three individuals

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine: UK ready to launch retaliatory cyber-attacks on Russia, defence secretary tells MPs

‘I’m a soldier, I was always taught the best part of defence is offence,’ says Ben Wallace – pointing to new ‘offensive cyber capability’

The Independent UK

Strong cause for concern Putin still committed to invasion of Ukraine -UK's Wallace

There is strong cause for concern Russian President Vladimir Putin is still committed to an invasion of Ukraine, British defence minister Ben Wallace said on Monday.

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UK Covid: Boris Johnson announces end to restrictions in England – as it happened

Prime minister says all legal restrictions can be lifted now vaccination levels are high and deaths are low

The Guardian - UK

Putin orders Russian forces to Ukraine rebel regions

Ukriane-Russia crisis news from February 21: Russian president says troops to ‘maintain peace’ in Donetsk and Luhansk.

Al Jazeera

Luhansk and Donetsk regions recognised as as independent states by Russia – as it happened

Russian president has recognised Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions as independent states: Zelenskiy says ‘we are not afraid’. Follow the latest updates

The Guardian - AU

Russian troop build-up near Ukraine continues, Ben Wallace warns

The Defence Secretary said Russia would be making a ‘strategic mistake’ if Vladimir Putin launched an invasion.

The Independent UK

Biden to host call with Nato allies as invasion fears grow – as it happened

US president says threat of Russian invasion ‘very high’, after Ukraine government source says shelling ‘looks like provocation’

The Guardian - AU

Russian invasion would ‘shake the foundations of international order’ – No 10

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the Kremlin has around 60% of its ‘land combat power’ on Ukraine’s borders.

The Independent UK

Expert warns Russia invasion 'could come today' despite claims of pullback of troops

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said Russia is "locked and loaded" and is ready to invade

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Daily Record

Vladimir Putin still undecided on Ukraine invasion, UK Defence Secretary warns

Ben Wallace said there was no hard evidence of Russian forces withdrawing from the Ukraine border - despite Vladimir Putin saying 'of course' he had no plans to invade.

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet office seeks to clarify whether partygate photos sent to Met will be made public – as it happened

Cabinet office says release of photos could lead to identification of those involved in gatherings under investigation

The Independent UK

Russia has not ‘taken foot off the gas’ over Ukraine, Ben Wallace warns

The Defence Secretary said Russia had significant forces in place to mount an invasion and he had not seen evidence of a withdrawal.

The Independent UK

Russia ‘hasn’t taken foot off the gas’ over Ukraine invasion, Ben Wallace warns

But former head of MI6 says risk of ‘full-blooded’ Russian invasion was never as high as some western governments portrayed

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Daily Mirror

UK says Ukraine war 'could still happen' after Russia moves to 'assault positions'

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace warned Russia has not ‘taken the foot off the gas’ despite a 3am invasion deadline having been and gone - and he did not rule out an invasion as soon as today

The Independent UK

Ukraine crisis: Russia says it is pulling troops back from Crimea as military drills end

Russian military district units finish tactical games at ranges on the Crimean Peninsula

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine invasion: No attack overnight as Putin's '3am deadline' passes

The UK's Ben Wallace is meeting with other NATO defence ministers to discuss the build up of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine as a feared 3am deadline for invasion passed

Evening Standard

Evening Standard Comment: Diplomacy — alongside Western steadfastness — is vital over Ukraine

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has rightly won plaudits for his steadfast action during the fall of Kabul, as well as his efforts to corral a Western unity when it comes to a threatened Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Johnson to engage in diplomatic push as Ukraine crisis reaches critical juncture

Downing Street fears Russia could be planning an invasion of Ukraine at any moment.

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss warns Russia could launch Ukraine invasion ‘almost immediately’ – as it happened

Russia could launch invasion of Ukraine ‘almost immediately’, foreign secretary warns a Cobra meeting, after PM tells Putin to step back from precipice

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin 'doesn't give a s**t and will react if pushed', ambassador warns

Russia's ambassador to Sweden, Viktor Tatarintsev, made the stark comments during an interview with the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet after more than a dozen countries told their citizens to leave Ukraine as the risk of war with Russia rises

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