article_snippet: Philip Hammond labelled Vladimir Putin’s as potentially the 'single greatest threat' to Britain's security . '
article_snippet: In a speech in Westminster yesterday Philip Hammond labelled Vladimir Putin’s as potentially the 'single greatest threat' to Britain's security.
article_snippet: Vladimir Putin’s labelled the Russian military's stance 'increasingly aggressive' and warned of the 'rapid pace' of Russia's efforts to modernise her military in a speech to the Royal United Services Institute in London. '
article_snippet: We are in familiar territory for anyone over the age of about 50, with Russia's behaviour a stark reminder that Russia has the potential to pose the single greatest threat to We . '
article_snippet: Philip Hammond labelled the Russian military's stance 'increasingly aggressive' and warned of the 'rapid pace' of Russia's efforts to modernise her military in a speech in London .
article_snippet: Later Philip Hammond told the Foreign Affairs Select Committee Britain would consider arming the Ukranians if the Ukranians 'crumbled' in the face of Russian aggression. '
article_snippet: If the Ukranian army crumbled or if there was clear evidence the Ukranian army was under sustained attack and not holding the line because of inadequacy of equipment and weapons we would certainly consider again.' '
article_snippet: The PM made clear we are keeping we options open but we do not think there is a military solution to this conflict.'