UK moves to become third-biggest global defence spender, new report states
According to a new International Institute for Strategic Studies report, the UK's 2021 defence budget was $71.6bn.
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Afghanistan Afghans protest over US order to give billions of dollars to 9/11 victims
Protesters gathered outside Kabul's grand Eid Gah mosque.
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Russia UK troops training forces in Ukraine to leave this weekend
It comes after the Foreign Office told Britons in the country to leave immediately over growing concerns of a potential Russian invasion.
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USA Biden and Putin plan high-stakes phone call in bid to resolve Ukraine crisis
The timing of any possible Russian military action remains a key question.
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Russia Britons told to leave Ukraine immediately amid threat of invasion by Russia
The warning came after Boris Johnson voiced fears for the security of Europe.
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Russia How might UK Forces be used to bolster European security amid Russia concerns?
It comes as NATO holds its breath over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Falklands Foreign Secretary defends Falklands' sovereignty as China backs Argentina's claim
In a statement, China said Argentina should be able to "fully exercise its sovereignty over the Malvinas (Falklands) Islands issue".
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Politics MOD wants to buy back thousands of homes it sold in 1990s
The Ministry of Defence rented them back on 200-year underleases, paying more than £178m a year for more than 38,000 properties.
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Russia Defence Secretary not optimistic Russian invasion of Ukraine can be stopped
Ben Wallace is preparing to meet his counterpart in Moscow to discuss the threat to Ukraine.
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Afghanistan Operation Pitting: Defence questioned on Afghan evacuation process
The Foreign Affairs Committee have quizzed military chiefs on how the mission was run behind the scenes of Kabul.
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Russia Warning Russian operatives may already be in Ukraine ahead of potential invasion
The Defence Secretary said there were individuals already in Ukraine "linked to the Russian state in ways that are not conventional".
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Politics PM: UK would look to be part of any new NATO deployments if Russia invades Ukraine
It comes after a number of NATO nations increased deployments along the alliance's eastern flank amid increasing tensions with Russia.
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Politics Calls for a Downing Street military officer to bring 'a bit of discipline'
Chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood says a co-ordinating role would bring the public a "sense of assurance" and clarity.
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Russia Ben Wallace to meet Russian counterpart amid fears Ukraine invasion could be 'imminent'
The Russian defence minister has accepted the UK Defence Secretary's invitation to discuss the situation, it is understood.
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Russia US and Russia's top diplomats agree to keep talking amid Ukraine tension
It comes amid fears Russia will invade Ukraine after massing tens of thousands of troops at the border.
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Veterans £70m plan launched to help veterans get work and improve health
It is hoped the Veterans Strategy Action Plan will also benefit the public sector.