UK defence minister says Britain will not deploy combat troops to Ukraine

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Ukraine is not a NATO member and has no chance of becoming one so why would we?

Ukraine is having partnership agreement with NATO and Ukrainian military is getting NATO standard equipment.

United States of America provided medical equipment, medical kits, radio stations, night vision sights, chemical laboratory, EOD equipment, radars, summer and winter uniforms, armor vests and Kevlar helmets, scarves and fleece hats; MREs (amounting to U.S.$13 mln).

Canada supplied ballistic masks, armor vests, Kevlar helmets, sleeping bags, winter uniform (exceeding U.S.$ 20 mln).

Poland supplied bedclothes, bread, MREs and garments (amounting to U.S. 5,5 mln).

Australia supplied winter uniform (amounting to over U.S.$ 2,3).

Great Britain provided armor vests, Kevlar helmets, medical kits, garments, sleeping bags (amounting to about U.S.$ 1,8 mln).

Slovakia supplied power generators, lighting sets, plastic vessels, sleeping bags, garments and medical equipment amounting to over U.S.$ 632,000.

Norway — MREs amounting to about U.S.$ 630,000.

France — armor vests and medical materials amounting to about U.S.$ 600,000.

The Netherlands — power generators and winter warm uniform amounting to U.S.$ 500,000.

 

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UK troops start training mission in Ukraine: Ministry | Zee News

London: British troops have begun a training mission in Ukraine, helping government forces fighting pro-Russian separatists, the Ministry of Defence in London said Thursday.


The BBC reported that 35 personnel are in the southern city of Mykolaiv as part of a two-month mission, although the ministry spokeswoman declined to confirm the details.

"The first elements of the training package began in March... We have got troops out there training," she told AFP, adding: "The numbers will vary depending on the schedule."

Ministers announced last month that up to 75 troops at a time would be deployed to Ukraine, providing training on tactical intelligence, logistics and medical care.

However, the British government has ruled out supplying any lethal equipment to the Ukrainian forces.

"The UK is committed to supporting Ukraine`s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity in the face of Russia`s aggression," the spokeswoman said.

"The gifting of non-lethal equipment is designed to prevent further Ukrainian fatalities and casualties and to help improve situational awareness on the ground.

"Our overall aim is to strengthen the defensive capability of the Ukrainian armed forces and build the resilience that they need."

More than 6,000 people have been killed in fighting in Ukraine in the past year, but a February 12 ceasefire between government and pro-Russian forces has largely held.

The focus has now shifted to the political elements of the peace deal, which require Kiev to surrender a degree of control over rebel-held areas.

AFP

 

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Britain sends its military medics to Ukraine| Ukrinform

KYIV, March 19 /Ukrinform/. The British Armed Forces have sent to Ukraine its military medics to train Ukrainian colleagues in necessary medical skills.

This has been reported by VIDIA with a reference to the British Army Facebook page.

"A team of medics from 4 Medical Regiment has deployed on Operation ORBITAL to deliver medical training to the Ukrainian military. The British troops will train Ukrainian soldiers in lifesaving medical skills for assistance in combat and provide vital equipment," reads the post.

As reported, since the beginning of the conflict in the Ukraine's east, the UK has been constantly supporting Ukraine. So, last year, the British government sent 180 sets of body armor and helmets to Ukrainian soldiers in the ATO area ??, and in winter the British soldiers sent our soldiers warm clothes and medicines.