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https://www.gov.uk 04-09-2008 19:05:38
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Congratulations to UK #ArmedForces veteran Jaco van Gass, left, who has won a para-cycling gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris! ๐ ๐ฅ The former paratrooper came to para-cycling after losing his arm during military operations in Afghanistan.
I am proud of the incredible work by our UK forces in training Ukrainian soldiers to defend their homeland๐ฌ๐ง๐ค๐บ๐ฆ Ministry of Defence ๐ฌ๐ง have created a brilliant 3 part series, documenting the outstanding work taking place on Operation Interflex Watch the series here ow.ly/SF6E50T2Vp2
Celebrating a super Sunday for ParalympicsGB and our military veterans! ๐ ๐ฅ The team earned 12 gold medals in a single day yesterday, with former UK service personnel Gregg Stevenson and Jaco van Gass earning spots on the coveted podium. ๐ฅณ
Tragic to learn of over 40 Ukrainians killed and many more injured in an indiscriminate strike by Putinโs forces in Poltava. I offered condolences to Defence Minister Rustem Umerov on his visit to London today & assured him the UK will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes
An important milestone in international support for Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ ย The Defence Secretary John Healey welcomed Ukraineโs Defence Minister, Rustem Umerov to London today as eight countries, including the UK, have hit over ยฃ1 billion provided to the International Fund for Ukraine.
The UK and Norway are close defence partners, operating side by side for 80 years. Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard MP met with Norwegian State Secretary Aanerud to discuss the importance of collective security and our shared interests in the High North region. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ค๐ณ๐ด
โOur nuclear deterrent is the bedrock of our defenceโ. Defence Secretary John Healey visited one of the Royal Navyโs submarines in Scotland last weekend. He met the ships company to better understand the role submariners play in defending the nationโs nuclear deterrent.
Deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of a member of the Royal Navy. My thoughts are with the family and loved ones during this painful time. I pay tribute to HMS Queen Elizabeth shipโs company, particularly those involved in the search and rescue operation.