Ukrainian troops begin training in UK as Johnson steps up support

A small number of Ukrainian troops are being trained in the United Kingdom, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said, as the UK steps up its military support to Ukraine.

The troops began training with armoured patrol vehicles donated by the UK this month, the spokesperson said. “It is only sensible that they get requisite training to make best use of it,” the spokesperson said.

“We are always conscious of anything perceived to be escalatory but clearly what is escalatory is the actions of Putin’s regime.” The UK is providing Ukraine with 120 armoured patrol vehicles, including the Mastiff, which can be used as a reconnaissance or patrol vehicle.