On February 28, local time, the "Daily Telegraph" published a message on its official website that the British Ministry of Defense warned British active military personnel not to go to Ukraine without authorization.
Corresponding orders are included in the daily distribution mail to all British service members the following day.
"Recently, there have been media reports that foreigners have been invited to Ukraine to help it fight against Russia. We would like to clarify that British Army personnel are not allowed to travel to Ukraine in any form to support the ongoing conflict with Russia, whether you are or not," the source said. On a short sabbatical. Please stay professional and focus on your responsibilities and your team.”
The Ministry of Defence is understood to be concerned that the presence of British soldiers in Ukraine could lead to a serious intensification of the conflict and a harsh response from the Russian Federation.
The report also said that hundreds of British residents with military experience and members of Ukrainian groups may soon try to travel to Ukraine to join the "Ukrainian Territorial Defense International Team" established in the country.
Among them may be at least 20 veterans of British special forces, according to the Daily Telegraph.
(Reporter Tian Bing made Yue Ziyan)
Responsible editor: [Lu Yan]