Ukraine's neighbour Moldova should be "equipped to NATO standard" to guard it against potential Russian aggression, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said.
She said the UK is discussing the prospect with its allies, given Vladimir Putin has been "clear about his ambitions to create a greater Russia".
In an interview with the Telegraph, Ms Truss said the aim was to ensure Ukraine is "permanently able to defend itself", and this also applies to other "vulnerable states" such as Moldova, which is not a NATO member.
"I would want to see Moldova equipped to NATO standard," she said. "This is a discussion we're having with our allies."
Asked if this is because Russia poses a security threat to Moldova, she replied: "Absolutely. I mean, Putin has been clear about his ambitions to create a greater Russia.
"And just because his attempts to take Kyiv weren't suc...
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