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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias from London: At this moment there is no possibility for Greece to send any ship to the Strait of Hormuz

Greece's Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stated that there is currently no possibility of sending a ship to the Strait of Hormuz, following a meeting in London with his British counterpart John Healey.

Mar 17 • 11:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Dendias in London: The critical issues discussed with his British counterpart

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with his British counterpart John Healey in London to discuss regional stability and security challenges.

Mar 17 • 09:41 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

UK government confirms Zelenskyy will visit London on Tuesday

The UK government has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit London on March 17, as stated by Defence Secretary John Healey during a parliamentary announcement.

Mar 16 • 16:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Putin's influence is seen in Iran's drone strategy

UK Defense Minister John Healey has observed Vladimir Putin's influence on Iran's drone strategies, suggesting that Iranian drone operators have adopted tactics from Russia.

Mar 13 • 09:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

'Hidden hand of Putin' behind Iranian drone attacks in Middle East, UK Defense Sec says

UK Defense Secretary John Healey suggests that Russian President Vladimir Putin is influencing Iranian drone attacks targeting British forces in Iraq.

Mar 13 • 08:19 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

UK defence secretary: Russia is advising Iran on tactics for using Shahed drones

UK Defence Secretary John Healey asserts that Russia is advising Iran on the tactics for using Shahed drones against US and allied forces.

Mar 12 • 22:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Putin's 'hidden hand' in Iran war likely helping hit back against Trump

UK Defence Secretary John Healey suggests that Russian support is aiding Iran's military operations against the U.S. and Israel, implicating a strategic alliance between Tehran and Moscow.

Mar 12 • 20:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

In linking Iran to Russia, Healey could be signalling difficult decisions ahead

UK Defence Secretary John Healey hints at growing military complexities involving Iran and Russia amidst recent drone attacks in Iraq.

Mar 12 • 19:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ lies behind Iran’s drone tactics, UK defence secretary says

UK Defence Secretary John Healey claims that Iranian drone tactics are increasingly influenced by Russian military strategies, highlighting the implications for Middle Eastern security.

Mar 12 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Royal Navy’s HMS Dragon sails for eastern Mediterranean

The HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer, has departed for the eastern Mediterranean following a hurried six-day preparation amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

Mar 10 • 17:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kemi Badenoch attacked for claiming RAF planes 'just hanging around'

Kemi Badenoch faces backlash for her comments suggesting RAF planes are inactive, provoking a response from Defence Secretary John Healey regarding the active role of British jets in the Iran crisis.

Mar 6 • 16:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

British Defense Minister: HMS Dragon will arrive in Cyprus "within the next two weeks"

UK Defense Minister John Healey announced that the British warship HMS Dragon will reach Cyprus within the next two weeks, citing increased air defense resources to protect UK personnel and interests.

Mar 5 • 19:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Defence secretary accuses MPs of deliberately undermining UK’s relationship with Trump

Defence Secretary John Healey criticizes opposition MPs for attempting to damage the UK's relationship with the Trump administration.

Mar 5 • 18:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Defence secretary twice declines to rule out Britain joining strikes on Iran

UK Defence Secretary John Healey suggests potential military action against Iran cannot be excluded as he provides an update during a visit to Cyprus.

Mar 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain is 'hugely strengthening' military at Cyprus RAF base over Iran threat

The UK is significantly enhancing its military presence at the RAF base in Cyprus in response to threats from Iran, as noted by Defence Secretary John Healey during a recent visit.

Mar 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

'I visited Cyprus RAF base when air-raid siren forced us to flee at breakneck speed'

A visit to the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was interrupted by multiple air-raid sirens, causing a frantic evacuation amid rising tensions linked to the Iran crisis.

Mar 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UK Defence Minister Arrives in Cyprus

UK Defence Minister John Healey visits Cyprus in response to a recent drone attack on a UK's Royal Air Force base.

Mar 5 • 11:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

British Defense Secretary in Cyprus

British Defense Secretary John Healey visited Cyprus to ease tensions following a drone attack on the British base at Akrotiri.

Mar 5 • 08:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK defence minister flies to Cyprus to ease tension over drone strike on RAF base

UK Defence Minister John Healey visits Cyprus to address tensions following a drone strike on an RAF base linked to pro-Iranian militias.

Mar 5 • 07:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Defence Secretary confirms UK terror threat under review amid Iran strikes

The UK's Defence Secretary has confirmed that the country's terror threat level is under review in light of recent Iranian retaliatory attacks following US military actions.

Mar 1 • 16:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Iran: Two ballistic missiles were fired "towards Cyprus," according to British Defense

British Defense Minister John Healey reported that two Iranian missiles were fired towards Cyprus amid escalating tensions following US-Israeli strikes.

Mar 1 • 11:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Iranian missiles against Cyprus

Iran has fired two missiles towards Cyprus, according to British Defense Minister John Healey.

Mar 1 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Few will mourn leader of ‘evil’ regime Ali Khamenei, says UK defence secretary

UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated that few will mourn the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, labeling the Iranian regime as 'evil' and acknowledging the associated threats to the West.

Mar 1 • 10:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Iranian missiles allegedly fired towards Cyprus

Iranian missiles have reportedly been fired in the direction of Cyprus, according to British Defense Minister John Healey.

Mar 1 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Defence Secretary Reveals Details of UK's Middle East Operations - Including Taking Down Iranian Drones

UK Defence Secretary John Healey outlines the country's Middle East operations, confirming the deployment of British planes while denying involvement in recent attacks on Iran.

Mar 1 • 10:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Defence secretary orders search for record of Epstein trafficking women through RAF bases

The UK Defence Secretary has ordered a review of military records to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's alleged trafficking of women through RAF bases.

Feb 26 • 21:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

John Healey says he wants to be 'Defence Secretary who deploys British troops to Ukraine'

John Healey expressed his ambition to be the Defence Secretary who sends British troops to Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a resolution to the ongoing conflict by 2026.

Feb 22 • 12:36 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

UK Defence Ministry chief: I want to be defence secretary who deploys British troops to Ukraine

UK Defence Secretary John Healey expresses his desire to be the first to send British troops to Ukraine, indicating a potential end to the war.

Feb 22 • 10:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

UK Defense Minister: Russia Is Becoming More Dependent on Foreign Fighters

UK Defense Minister John Healey highlighted Russia's increasing reliance on foreign fighters in the Ukraine war due to substantial troop losses.

Feb 16 • 04:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Bloomberg: Russia's losses increase reliance on foreign fighters

A report highlights that the Russian army's increasing reliance on foreign fighters is attributed to heavy losses in the Ukraine conflict that outpace their ability to recruit new ranks.

Feb 15 • 20:19 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

UK to provide additional £500 million for Ukraine’s air defense

The UK announced an additional £500 million funding to enhance Ukraine's air defense amidst ongoing attacks from Russia.

Feb 12 • 15:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Ukraine: 500 million pounds of aid given by the United Kingdom

The UK has announced an additional £500 million in urgent military aid to Ukraine to bolster its air defense against Russian attacks.

Feb 12 • 10:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Britain allocates 150 million to Ukraine through NATO program

The United Kingdom has agreed to contribute £150 million to purchase American weapons for Ukraine under the NATO initiative addressing Ukraine's prioritized needs.

Feb 11 • 21:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

NATO is considering new measures for security in Greenland

NATO's defense ministers are expected to discuss measures to enhance security around Greenland at a meeting next week, amidst concerns raised by US President Donald Trump about the adequacy of European allies' security efforts.

Feb 6 • 04:45 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

NATO considers new measures for security in Greenland

NATO defense ministers are expected to discuss strengthening security measures around Greenland in an upcoming meeting, according to UK Defense Minister John Healey.

Feb 6 • 00:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Chilling Farage warning from Defence Secretary - 'don't trust him on national security’

Defence Secretary John Healey cautioned against trusting Nigel Farage regarding national security after Farage opposed plans for UK troop deployment in Ukraine alongside France.

Jan 16 • 17:24 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Britain plans to produce missiles for Ukraine

Britain intends to manufacture missiles for Ukraine to enhance their strike capabilities against Russia's borders and increase pressure on the country during the ongoing conflict.

Jan 12 • 14:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

British Defense Minister: I Would Detain Putin. Zakharova: Wet Dreams of Perverts

British Defense Minister John Healey claimed he would detain Russian President Vladimir Putin, prompting sharp criticism from Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, who dismissed his comments as the 'wet dreams of British perverts.'

Jan 12 • 09:38 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Russia attacks UK defense chief with crude insult after Putin kidnapping remarks

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova insulted British Defense Secretary John Healey for suggesting he would detain President Putin for war crimes, labeling Healey's comments as 'the wet dreams of British perverts.'

Jan 12 • 09:07 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Moscow denounces UK’s ‘salacious fantasies’ of kidnapping Putin

Moscow criticized UK Defense Secretary John Healey's remarks about wanting to abduct President Putin over alleged war crimes.

Jan 11 • 13:38 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

UK Defence Secretary Says He Would Like to Abduct Putin

UK Defence Secretary John Healey expressed his desire to abduct Vladimir Putin to hold him accountable for war crimes observed during his visits to Ukraine.

Jan 11 • 12:36 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

UK defense secretary names world leader he’d like to kidnap

UK Defense Secretary John Healey expressed a desire to kidnap Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Ukraine, following comments on a recent military operation against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Jan 10 • 16:50 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

UK will allocate £200m to prepare troops for possible deployment to Ukraine

The UK is allocating £200 million to enhance troop readiness for potential deployment to Ukraine following a ceasefire with Russia.

Jan 10 • 10:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

British Minister Asked Whom He Would Kidnap If He Could Choose, He Answered: "Putin"

During a visit to Kyiv, British Defense Minister John Healey stated that if he could kidnap any world leader, he would choose Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold him accountable for war crimes.

Jan 9 • 20:43 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

'I'd take Putin,' UK Defense Sec says when asked which world leader he'd most like to kidnap

UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated he would choose to kidnap Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold him accountable for war crimes during an interview at the site of a recent drone strike in Kyiv.

Jan 9 • 19:42 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

UK defence secretary and Ukrainian counterpart sign roadmap for 100-year partnership in Kyiv

UK Defence Secretary John Healey and Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal have signed a roadmap to implement a long-term 100-year defence partnership between the two nations during Healey's visit to Kyiv.

Jan 9 • 13:45 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

UK Defence Secretary refuses to reveal how many troops could be sent to Ukraine

UK Defence Secretary John Healey declined to specify the number of British troops that may be deployed to Ukraine for peacekeeping operations as part of a commitment made with France.

Jan 8 • 06:04 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

UK forces help US seize tanker under Russian flag

The UK supported a US operation to seize the Russian-flagged tanker Bella 1 in the North Atlantic on January 7, according to Defence Secretary John Healey.

Jan 7 • 16:48 UTC

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