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We’re trying to avoid World War III,
President Joe Biden has said
This is a very important decision for us,
Serhii Kuzan, ... Chairman of the Kyiv-based think tank, the Ukrainian Security and Co-operation Centre, told the BBC
Therefore, we are not talking about allowing the Ukrainian regime to strike Russia with these weapons or not. We are talking about making a decision about whether NATO countries are directly involved in the military conflict or not,
Mr Putin saidThis decision represents a significant shift in the operations of Ukrainian forces, who are reported to possess more American missiles than Franco-British ones,
notes Le Figaro
I am going to make shoring up support for Ukraine top of my agenda.”
But the Prime Minister said
The successful trial of the pioneering SPEAR missile marks a significant leap forward in UK Armed Forces' capabilities, ensuring our Royal Navy and Royal Air Force personnel are equipped with cutting-edge technology to protect our nation,
British Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard said in a statement
Recent conflicts have demonstrated the need for precision strike weapons that can operate night and day in all weather conditions against severe countermeasures and importantly attack moving and maneuvering targets,
according to European defense giant MBDA, which manufactures the SPEARSPEAR is a truly unique weapon system,
said Mike Mew, tactical strike director of MBDAThis successful firing from Typhoon is as a result of the hard work and outstanding collaboration between MBDA, MoD and BAE Systems personnel over many months.”
Chris Moon, BAE Systems’ UK delivery director for Typhoon Capability, saidToday, many in the media are saying we have received permission to take appropriate actions. But blows are not inflicted with words. Such things are not announced. The rockets will speak for themselves,
he told the nation in an address on Sunday night