Grant Shapps

UK man jailed for seven years on Russia espionage charges

Howard Phillips, 66, was sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting he offered logistical support to whom he believed were Russian intelligence agents in exchange for payment, Sky News reported on Nov. 7.

8 November 2025, 01:06 AM

Ex-UK defense secretary slams the U.S. for siding with Putin

The recent actions of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration weaken America's global standing and undermine Ukraine's sovereignty, former UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps wrote on X on March 4.

4 March 2025, 01:00 PM

Kyiv to receive 100 air defense missiles by June, says British Defense Minister

Britain has sent 80 air defense missiles to Ukraine since the beginning of May and another 20 are to be delivered by June, the British tabloid The Sun wrote on May 19, citing Defense Minister Grant Shapps.

19 May 2024, 06:37 PM

'Cheaper to deter Putin in Ukraine than to allow him to win' — UK Defense Minister

Western nations must prevent Russian dictator Vladimir Putin from winning the war, said UK Defense Minister Grant Shapps on BBC Radio 4 on May 14.

14 May 2024, 05:44 PM

Another Putin’s puppet to lead Russian Defense Ministry, says UK’s Grant Shapps

Russia’s new Defense Minister, Andrey Belousov, “another of Putin’s puppets,” British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said on X on May 12, commenting on the government reshuffle in Moscow.

13 May 2024, 11:35 AM

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