Three years of bloodshed forcing Russia to put mass ahead of quality, MOD reports
Mounting losses from Putin's Special Military Operation are forcing Moscow to use poorly trained troops and Soviet-era equipment.
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Ukraine Huge achievements made by Op Interflex as Ukraine marks third year of war
Since launching in June 2022, some 51,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained to defend their homeland and over £12bn has been donated.
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Ukraine We need more air defence systems after largest drone attack of war, insists Zelensky
Russia launched a record number of 267 drones into Ukraine on Saturday night, according to the Ukrainian air force.
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Ukraine Starmer reassures Zelensky that Britain is offering ironclad support for Ukraine
The Prime Minister tells President Zelensky he will press the case for Ukrainian sovereignty with President Trump.
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Politics Starmer to announce new Ukraine aid and increase in defence spending
A support package will see more military kit being sent to Ukraine and further sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs.
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Ukraine Sitrep: What would a boots-on-the-ground security force in Ukraine look like?
Lord Dannatt said only the US can provide the deterrent to Putin that will prevent him attacking again.
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Ukraine UK and Norway draw up defence pact, sending signal of solidarity with Europe over Ukraine
On a visit to northern Norway, Defence Secretary John Healey assures Nato allies of the UK's commitment to European security.
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Ukraine Ukraine's battlefield is evolving and new report outlines learnings for the UK
A new report from RUSI breaks down in huge detail how the fight has changed and what it could mean for future conflicts.
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Ukraine Reports 30,000 EU troops could be sent to Ukraine, but Western officials cast doubt
Officials said it would be 'rather odd' to put in place something that could lead to a direct conflict between Western forces and Russia.
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Ukraine British Army would struggle if it was deployed to Ukraine, defence expert warns
European security analyst Ed Arnold also says it is still unclear what the requirement for any European forces in Ukraine would be.
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Ukraine Your country needs you – especially if you're a drone operator, Ukrainians told
Ukraine's armed forces are recruiting, with women comprising 20% across the military, the highest number of volunteers worldwide.
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Ukraine Ukrainian soldiers test live-fire drills and close quarter battle skills on Interflex
Operation Interflex teaches soldiers the essential skills needed for the frontline in Ukraine, with 51,000 recruits being trained so far.
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Ukraine Euro anger at being frozen out as PM says he's willing to put troops on the ground in Ukraine
His comments came after a meeting of Nato defence secretaries in Brussels at which US officials sidelined their European counterparts.
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Ukraine Team UK miss out on Invictus sitting volleyball bronze in Vancouver
Things were neck and neck for a while before a superior Ukraine side pulled away and took the win 2 sets to nothing.
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Ukraine Royal Marines veteran Al Carns: US and world leaders still committed to Ukraine
Mr Carns reaffirmed ongoing international backing for Ukraine from the Invictus Games.
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Ukraine Sitrep: If Ukraine's not at the table its on the menu, and Putin will take Trump to the cleaners
Defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke says the US already has a weak negotiating team – and Kyiv needs to be present at any peace talks.