James Heappey - Thousands could die in Russia/Ukraine conflict
Mandatory credit: BBC Breakfast. 60-second use only. Armed Forces minister James Heappey warned Russia that tens of thousands of people could die in a conflict with Ukraine. The UK Government has supplied the Ukraine with anti-tank missiles in preparation for a possible assault. Mr Heappey adds that Russian premiere Vladimir Putin is being lied to if advisors are telling him that the conflict can be 'bloodless'.
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