Russia accuses Britain and France of planning to give Ukraine nuclear weapons

Russia has made a series of claims that Britain and France are preparing to secretly supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons. The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) and Kremlin officials have issued warnings to London and Paris against such a move.

Separately, UK officials have discussed sending troops to Ukraine. UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said he wants to deploy troops, and Boris Johnson has called for sending non-combat troops 'now'.