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British arms companies reportedly discussing plans to set up shop in Ukraine
Damaged Russian tanks in a field after attempting to attack, Vuhledar, Ukraine, February 11, 2023

BRITISH arms giants are reportedly discussing plans to set up shop in Ukraine.

Chief executives are said to be meeting with their counterparts in Kiev to discuss starting joint ventures, according to reports in the Telegraph at the weekend. 

They have travelled there with a view of setting up joint ventures that would manufacture weapons and military vehicles locally under licence. 

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