Ukraine war: Russia pledges to give BAE’s business ‘attention’

Russia has said that BAE System’s new business in Ukraine will be an “object of special attention” for its military.

The UK defence giant has signed deals to ramp up weapons and equipment supplies to Kyiv, which include ultimately producing light artillery in the country.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Russians saw the move “in a negative light”.

BAE has made much of the arms the UK and other nations have sent to Ukraine.