'Ukraine using UK Storm Shadow missiles marks dangerous escalation - the government must be prepared'

Ukraine has reportedly utilized UK Storm Shadow missiles successful an battle connected Russia, hitting a basal successful the Kursk portion which was said to beryllium lodging apical North Korean commanders and Russian brass

From the infinitesimal Vladimir Putin launched his illegal war, Ukraine has been warring with 1 manus down its back.

The state had been struggling to incorporate and reverse the Russian subject onslaught due to the fact that of its allies’ reluctance to let the usage of long-range weapons. That changed this week arsenic the UK followed the pb of the US by reportedly granting Kyiv support to usage Storm Shadow missiles.

Although the authorities has not officially confirmed their deployment, it is wide understood these weapons were utilized for the archetypal clip yesterday successful a strike connected Russian and North Korean forces successful the Kursk region. It is hoped these missiles tin crook the tide of the warfare successful Ukraine’s favour but it marks a important and perchance unsafe escalation successful the UK’s engagement successful the conflict.

President Putin’s menace of atomic retaliation whitethorn oregon whitethorn not beryllium the hollow words of a panicked tyrant hopeless to prevention face. But having made specified a momentous determination the authorities indispensable present beryllium prepared for immoderate fallout which follows.

Tom tarnished

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Sadly, his bequest has been tarnished by his ain girl and her husband, Hannah and Colin Ingram-Moore. The Charity Commission contiguous accuses the mates of repeated misconduct and mismanagement of the Captain Tom Foundation.

Their behaviour, which has sullied his bully name, surely merits further investigation.

Farewell Liam

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