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UK defence secretary heads to Moscow on a ratings high

Ben Wallace to meet Russian counterpart for talks as Conservative members vote him ‘best in cabinet’

The Guardian - UK

Defence Secretary set for Moscow trip in effort to quell Ukraine border tensions

Ben Wallace will meet his Russian counterpart after Boris Johnson insisted Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to ‘bully’ eastern Europe.

The Independent UK

Russia and Ukraine crisis moving ‘wrong way’, says UK defence secretary

Huge numbers of refugees may flee Ukraine for eastern Europe if Russian troops invade, says Ben Wallace

The Guardian - UK

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Partygate: Constant photo leaks ‘designed’ to bring Boris Johnson down, minister suggests

‘The constant leaking is clearly designed for a purpose’, says defence secretary

The Independent UK

Johnson heads to Poland as UK launches diplomatic push over Ukraine

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit Poland while Foreign Secretary Liz Truss heads to Russia, with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace set to follow.

The Independent UK

Russia Tells UK to Drop Sanctions Rhetoric or Expect Short Talks in Moscow

Russia told Britain on Wednesday to drop its sanctions rhetoric when its foreign and defense ministers fly to Moscow for talks amid tension over Ukraine, or else face the likelihood that their meetings will be short. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss are due to travel to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK to send up to 350 troops to Poland as tensions with Russia rise amid Ukraine invasion fears

The UK will send up to 350 additional troops to Poland as tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, defence secretary Ben Wallace has said.

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Extra 350 British troops heading to Poland as tensions rise in eastern Europe

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace warned that it would be a “foolish mistake” for Russia to invade Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Ukraine crisis a test that Britain – and Johnson – dare not fail

Analysis: Diplomatic network hoping to show UK is not turning into a global irrelevance

The Guardian - UK

UK announces £1.4 billion strategy to boost defence presence in space

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the investment was a bid to stay ‘one step ahead of our competitors’

The Independent UK

British defence minister backs de-escalation of Ukraine-Russia crisis

Britain's defence minister Ben Wallace said on Monday it was important to defuse the Ukraine-Russia crisis as a war would lead to greater instability, higher fuel prices and migrant flows.

Reuters

Ben Wallace admits he is 'not optimistic' Russian incursion into Ukraine can be stopped

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said he is 'not optimistic' that an invasion of Ukraine could be halted. The minister also confirmed would soon meet with Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow

Daily Mirror

UK defence secretary asked to explain denial of Kabul animal airlift

Labour says Ben Wallace’s statement to MPs contradicts Foreign Office email that Boris Johnson authorised flight

The Guardian - UK

UK 'considering sending hundreds more troops to Ukraine' after US request

British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has admitted he is "not optimistic" a Russian incursion into Ukraine can be stopped as he prepares to meet his counterpart in Moscow

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The Independent UK

UK defence secretary ‘not optimistic’ Russian invasion of Ukraine can be stopped

Ben Wallace is in Europe to drum up support for sanctions against the Kremlin

Wales Online

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 'not optimistic' Russian invasion of Ukraine can be stopped

Lizz Truss has said the UK may issue sanctions against Vladimir Putin if the Russian invasion goes ahead

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace ‘not optimistic’ Russian invasion of Ukraine can be stopped

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been warned the Kremlin will face ‘a package of sweeping measures’ if he acts against Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russian special forces and spies ALREADY in Ukraine in “significant” numbers

Russia’s GRU military intelligence unit and Spetsnaz crack troops are believed already to be in Ukraine preparing for war. Britain has given thousands of NLAW anti-tank missiles to Kyiv’s forces

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The Independent UK

Russian minister accepts invitation to meet with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace

Mr Wallace extended an invitation to his Russian counterpart, Sergei Shoigu, to visit London to discuss mutual security earlier this week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australia, UK to 'Fight Back' against Hostile States in Cyber

Australia and Britain will "fight back" against cyberattacks from China, Russia, and Iran, defense minister Peter Dutton said ahead of consultations with Britain in Sydney. Australia's defense and foreign affairs ministers are due to meet Britain's defense secretary Ben Wallace and foreign secretary Liz Truss on Friday for the annual…

The Guardian - UK

Senior UK ministers head to Australia to cement defence and trade ties

Liz Truss and Ben Wallace aim to build on Aukus defence pact with Britain’s key ally

Reuters

Senior UK ministers travel to Australia for defence and security talks

Britain's foreign and defence ministers, Liz Truss and Ben Wallace, will travel to Australia this week for talks on defence and security ties, the British foreign office said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

Covid case surge continues as 67 deaths recorded nationally – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

UK supplying Ukraine with anti-tank weapons, MPs told

Defence secretary says ‘support is for short-range and clearly defensive weapon capabilities’

Reuters

Britain says it is supplying anti-tank weapons to Ukraine

Britain said on Monday it had begun supplying Ukraine with anti-tank weapons to help it defend itself from a potential invasion, during a stand-off with Russia which has massed troops near the Ukrainian border.

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