"We cannot allow the war in the Gulf to turn into a windfall for Putin. Russia has received 6bn (5bn) from selling its fossil fuels in the fortnight since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran, data suggests."
"I can confirm today that, over the last month, we have delivered to Ukraine 3,500 drones, 18,000 artillery rounds and 3m rounds of small ammunition. We face two conflicts on two continents, supported by an axis of aggression with similar tactics and similar technologies."
"The British government warned Abramovich last year he must release the cash, or he could be taken to court. A government source said there was no expectation that Abramovich would pay by the deadline."
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday amid ongoing support for Ukraine's defense. The visit coincides with a government deadline for Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to release 2.5 billion pounds from his Chelsea FC sale to Ukraine war victims. Abramovich has refused to comply, insisting the funds belong to him, prompting the British government to pursue legal action. Starmer warned that US-Israeli strikes on Iran must not become advantageous for Putin, noting Russia has gained 6 billion pounds from fossil fuel sales since the conflict began. Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed continued UK weapons supplies to Ukraine, including 3,500 drones, 18,000 artillery rounds, and 3 million small ammunition rounds delivered over the past month.
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