UK may supply tanks to Ukraine to fight Russia

The UK is considering supplying Ukraine with British battle tanks for the first time to fight Russia's invading forces, Sky News understands.

The talks have been taking place "for a few weeks" about delivering a number of the British Army's Challenger 2 main battle tank to the Ukrainian armed forces.

Such a move would mark a significant step-up in Western support to Ukraine and could help prompt other NATO allies, in particular Germany, to follow suit.

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