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Russia has decided to lift a self-imposed ban on supplying advanced S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Iran.
Russia has decided to lift a self-imposed ban on supplying advanced S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Iran.
In a speech to Parliament, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announces that the UK government will supply Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine to use in its war againt Russia. By doing so, the UK will become the first country to provide longer-range weapons to Kyiv. "I can confirm that the UK is donating Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine," says Ben Wallace. SOUNDBITE
British Prime minister Rishi Sunak leads a minute of silence outside 10 Downing Street on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. IMAGES
"When it comes to fighter combat aircraft, of course, they are part of the conversation" says British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he says nothing is off the table when it comes to UK military aid for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky has been stepping up his demands for Western help ahead of talks with EU leaders. SOUNDBITE