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Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary
Source: BBC
Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary
By Joseph Lee
BBC News
17 January 2022
Britain is supplying Ukraine with short-range anti-tank missiles for self-defence after Russia amassed about 100,000 troops on its border, the defence secretary said.
Ben Wallace told MPs a small team of British troops would also be sent to Ukraine to provide training.
He said there was "legitimate and real cause for concern" the Russian troops could be used for an invasion.
Russia denies any invasion plans and accuses the West of aggression.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60033012