British defence secretary urges boost of Ukraine’s air defences
PA Media/dpa LondonBritish Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has urged allies to boost Ukraine’s air defences ahead of a winter that Russian President Vladimir Putin will seek to use...
British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has called for an increase in Ukraine's air defences as the country prepares for an upcoming winter that Russia's President Vladimir Putin may use as a weapon. Streeting recently visited Ukraine to discuss winter preparations, a season where in past years, Moscow has targeted the nation's energy infrastructure to weaken it.
In a Sunday Times article, Streeting warned that "Winter in Ukraine is no longer a season. It is a weapon." He argued that although Putin is currently losing the war, which has been ongoing for five years, Ukrainians understand the potential impact of winter. Streeting stated that upon returning from Kiev, he had a clear understanding of what Ukraine needs to survive the winter.
While the UK may provide necessary resources, if it cannot, Streeting's role is to mobilize allies to find the required capabilities.
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