UK issued chilling 'before it's too late' Russia warning as WW3 fears explode
Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a chilling warning to Britain over Russia, urging the UK to ramp up defence spending “befor it is too late” as fears of a wider war grow. In a stark intervention ahead of the Budget, Ukrainian President Mr Zelensky warned that Vladimir Putin’s ambitions extend far beyond Ukraine and called on Chancellor John Healey to make military spending his top priority.
TL;DR
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the UK to ramp up defense spending, warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin's ambitions extend beyond Ukraine.
- Zelensky advised Chancellor John Healey to make defense spending the top priority, stating that Russia's threat is much bigger than Ukraine.
- He criticized delays in air defense supplies to Ukraine, noting over 100 ballistic missiles launched at Kyiv and the region since October 14.
- Zelensky warned that Europe's air defenses are weak and called for investment in military infrastructure to counter the Russian threat.
- He expressed concerns about Western leaders, particularly in Washington, not applying enough pressure on Russia.