Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, head of the defense staff, briefed the ministers, saying the conflict had escalated into a “more traditional war” as Ukraine went through an effort to repel Russian forces from holding ground and retaking ground. . He said the UK was entering a “new phase” in its support for Ukraine and that the government was considering military equipment. “The Ukrainian army is not only holding the big cities, it is forcing the Russians to retreat. “Our support must change with this,” said a cabinet source.
