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Former minister warns Putin will watch UK defence spending
Filed: Jun 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Summary: A former UK defence minister says Russia will be watching UK defence spending after resignations over unmet commitments.
WHO: Tobias Ellwood
WHAT: Warned that Putin will be watching UK defence spending closely
WHEN: Jun 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: He was reacting to resignations by defence ministers over claims that the government cannot make financial commitments to defend against a Russian attack.
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