Russia is “losing slowly” in the war against Ukraine, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told Ukrainian troops training with British forces on Wednesday.
Mr Wallace was visiting the soldiers – who are training at Lydd Army Camp in Kent as part of Operation Interflex – with Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
He said Britain was stepping up its support for Ukrainian soldiers as gruelling winter conditions take hold, including the delivery of a further 12,000 extreme cold-weather sleeping kits.
In a statement ahead of the visit he said: “With winter fast approaching, this equipment will ensure that the armed forces of Ukraine are able to operate effectively through the next few monthsâ¦
“It demonstrates our commitment to making sure that the basic Ukrainian soldier is well trained, well equipped and given the best possible chance to fight and determine their own future.”