Ukraine news latest — Putin SLAMMED by defiant UK for ‘brutal & illegal’ war as Biden pledges aid during Kyiv visit

THE UK has warned China not to support Vladimir Putin’s “brutal and illegal” war in Ukraine as the US pledged military aid today. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman was pressed on US intelligence assessments indicating Beijing was considering providing arms and ammunition to support the Kremlin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. The spokesman said: “On this specific issue, any support for Putin’s brutal and illegal war against Ukraine is deplorable. We expect China to stand up for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” It comes as US President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv this morning to meet with Voldoymyr Zelenksy – the first visit to the war-torn country since the Ukraine war broke out in February. Speaking after the pair held talks, Mr Zelensky said an agreed military support package worth $500m (£457m) will be sent from the US and details will be announced on Tuesday.  Read our Ukraine war blog below for the latest news…