Russian army failed to deliver key military goals on day one, says Ben Wallace

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UK defence minister rebuffs pleas from Ukrainian and some Conservative MPs to implement no-fly zone over UkraineRussia:Ukraine crisis: live newsDay two: what we know so farAn estimated 450 Russian soldiers have died in the conflict in Ukraine so far and Vladimir Putin failed in his military objectives on the first day of fighting, the UK defence secretary has said.Wallace also rebuffed pleas on Friday morning from Ukrainian and some Conservative politicians for the UK to implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine, arguing that introducing one would amount to declaring war on Russia. Continue reading...

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