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UK moves against Russian CBRN weapons in Ukraine
In a parliamentary written response on 14 January 2025, the UK Armed Forces Minister, Luke Pollard, stated that the MoD “continues to assess and monitor the evolving threat picture in Ukraine.” ...
British troops sent to Nato's frontline preparation for invasion by Russia
Thousands of British troops have been deployed to Romania and Bulgaria to prepare for a Russian invasion on Nato in the near future. As many as 730 army vehicles and 2,600 personnel will be stationed ...
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European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easy
From left: Luke Pollard, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of ... to discuss coordinating their defense plans and support for Ukraine, in the village of Helenow, near Warsaw, Poland, Monday, Jan ...
Labour to set deadline for spending 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence
Government says increase of funds for Armed Forces to come in spring – but critics suggest ‘a lot more’ is needed ...
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Thousands of British troops head to Romania for major Nato exercise as Putin's Ukraine war nears third anniversary
Speaking earlier this month, armed forces minister Luke Pollard said: “This Government wants the UK ... the three-year anniversary of Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we must continue ...
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Bath opens doors and hearts to Ukrainian families fleeing war
As war continues to upend lives in Ukraine, Bath’s residents have opened ... Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, was joined by Luke Pollard, Minister for the Armed Forces, in thanking ...
British and NATO troops preparing for possible Russia invasion as thousands travel to Europe
Troops have travelled to Romania and Bulgaria to participate in NATO operation Steadfast Dart, which ministers hope will serve as a valuable proving ground for the British Army ...