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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace fears Russian attack on Ukraine is ‘highly likely’

He compared diplomatic efforts to appeasement, saying there is a ‘whiff of Munich in the air’.

The Independent UK

‘Whiff of Munich’ over Western response to Ukraine crisis, says defence secretary Ben Wallace

France says Putin has given no indication of a plan to invade Ukraine

The Independent UK

Thousands of Britons told to leave Ukraine now amid threat of invasion by Russia

The Foreign Office urged UK nationals to ‘leave now while commercial means are still available’.

The Independent UK

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Ukraine: Foreign Office tells all Brits to leave immediately as US warns Russia could invade during Olympics

Foreign Office warns against all travel to country as White House says ‘we are in the window of when an invasion begins at any time’

Evening Standard

Cooperation between UK and Russia ‘close to zero’, Wallace told by Kremlin

Defence secretary says Moscow has given assurances it is not planning invasion as he warns of consequences

The Guardian - UK

UK Urges Russian Action to Back Up Denial it Plans to Invade Ukraine

British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said he took Russian assurances that Moscow will not invade Ukraine seriously, but that he wanted to see accompanying action and hoped his talks in Moscow on Friday had helped reduce tensions. Wallace met Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as Russia holds huge military exercises…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia could invade Ukraine at any time, says Wallace

Following talks in Moscow, the Defence Secretary said Russian assurances they were not planning an attack would be judged ‘by the evidence’.

The Independent UK

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UK defence minister says troops sent to Ukraine for training to return soon

British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said British troops sent to Ukraine for training purposes would return soon and that he hoped his talks with Russia's defence minister on Friday had contributed to a de-escalation in the standoff over Ukraine.

Reuters

Russian military ready to consider resuming cooperation with Britain - RIA

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his British counterpart Ben Wallace that his ministry was ready to consider resuming cooperation with Britain on military issues, RIA news agency reported on Friday, citing a defence ministry statement.

Reuters

Russia to respond soon to U.S. and NATO on security - report

Russia will respond "in the nearest future" to counterproposals on European security made by the United States and NATO, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his British counterpart Ben Wallace at a meeting in Moscow, the Interfax news agency reported.

Reuters

Latest Ukraine updates: Several countries urge nationals to leave

Ukraine news from February 11: US, UK, others advise citizens to leave amid warnings of a potential Russian attack.

Al Jazeera

US warns Russia could invade ‘at any time’ as countries urge citizens to leave Ukraine

Joe Biden to talk to allies

The Independent UK

Met police did not initially investigate No 10 parties because nobody admitted taking part, legal paper shows – as it happened

Metropolitan police did not investigate lockdown-breaching party claims because there was no social media footage, legal papers show

The Guardian - UK

UK defence secretary heads to Moscow on a ratings high

Ben Wallace to meet Russian counterpart for talks as Conservative members vote him ‘best in cabinet’

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The Independent UK

Defence Secretary set for Moscow trip in effort to quell Ukraine border tensions

Ben Wallace will meet his Russian counterpart after Boris Johnson insisted Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to ‘bully’ eastern Europe.

The Guardian - UK

Russia and Ukraine crisis moving ‘wrong way’, says UK defence secretary

Huge numbers of refugees may flee Ukraine for eastern Europe if Russian troops invade, says Ben Wallace

The Independent UK

Partygate: Constant photo leaks ‘designed’ to bring Boris Johnson down, minister suggests

‘The constant leaking is clearly designed for a purpose’, says defence secretary

The Independent UK

Johnson heads to Poland as UK launches diplomatic push over Ukraine

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit Poland while Foreign Secretary Liz Truss heads to Russia, with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace set to follow.

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Russia Tells UK to Drop Sanctions Rhetoric or Expect Short Talks in Moscow

Russia told Britain on Wednesday to drop its sanctions rhetoric when its foreign and defense ministers fly to Moscow for talks amid tension over Ukraine, or else face the likelihood that their meetings will be short. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss are due to travel to…

Evening Standard

UK to send up to 350 troops to Poland as tensions with Russia rise amid Ukraine invasion fears

The UK will send up to 350 additional troops to Poland as tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, defence secretary Ben Wallace has said.

The Independent UK

Extra 350 British troops heading to Poland as tensions rise in eastern Europe

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace warned that it would be a “foolish mistake” for Russia to invade Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine crisis a test that Britain – and Johnson – dare not fail

Analysis: Diplomatic network hoping to show UK is not turning into a global irrelevance

The Independent UK

UK announces £1.4 billion strategy to boost defence presence in space

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the investment was a bid to stay ‘one step ahead of our competitors’

Reuters

British defence minister backs de-escalation of Ukraine-Russia crisis

Britain's defence minister Ben Wallace said on Monday it was important to defuse the Ukraine-Russia crisis as a war would lead to greater instability, higher fuel prices and migrant flows.

Daily Mirror

Ben Wallace admits he is 'not optimistic' Russian incursion into Ukraine can be stopped

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said he is 'not optimistic' that an invasion of Ukraine could be halted. The minister also confirmed would soon meet with Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow

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