The Tulip: Russia's mega-mortar being used in Ukraine
The Russian 2S4 Tyulpan is the largest self-propelled mortar in the world.
The Russian 2S4 Tyulpan is the largest self-propelled mortar in the world.
Russian media reports are suggesting that Russia might soon close its borders to men of fighting age.
Pro-Moscow officials have said residents in four occupied areas have voted to join Russia.
RAF Fylingdales says it has detected more ballistic missiles in the past six weeks than in the previous year.
The MOD said Russia has already issued "many tens of thousands of call-up papers".
Ukraine and the West said the vote was an illegitimate attempt by Moscow to slice away a large part of the country.
Diversion and Western-style strike tactics have liberated swathes of Russian-held land in the east.
Russia has one of the biggest reserve forces in the world but how it is made up is very different to others, including those in the West.
The two veterans were among five British nationals to be released.
"We were prepared to some extent," the Ukrainian ambassador to the UK said.
It comes as the MOD said Moscow "has exhausted its supply of willing volunteers to fight in Ukraine".
The Mozart Group was set up in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and to counter the Wagner Group of mercenaries.
Defence Secretary said Vladimir Putin's move is "an admission that his invasion is failing".
Four Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine have plans to start voting to become part of Russia.
The PM made the comment ahead of launching an update to the integrated review of UK defence.
Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol has come under attack in recent months.