Nato has no plans to send combat troops to Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion, its chief said on Sunday.
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that the 30-member alliance would focus on “providing support”.
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said it was very unlikely that British troops would be sent to Ukraine, which is not a member of the organisation.
The UK has said that it will bolster its forces in Eastern Europe as part of measures to prevent the “highly likely” scenario that Russia will invade Ukraine.
Mr Stoltenberg told the BBC that, "We have no plans to deploy Nato combat troops to Ukraine … we are focusing on providing support."
"There is a difference between being a Nato member and being a strong and highly valued partner as Ukraine. There's no doubt about that."
Russia last month made a series of demands including a promise from the West that Ukraine would not join Nato, which it regards as a threat to its security.
Nato’s members include former Soviet republics that border Russia – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. Members of the alliance agree to go to another’s aid in the event of an armed attack.
Russia has called for an end to Nato military activity in Eastern Europe and for it to stop siting missiles in countries close to Russia.
On Saturday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK was considering doubling the number of its troops available to European allies in response to a military threat from Russia.
He also urged Russia to join talks to avoid a “reckless and catastrophic” invasion, which he said would result in tragedy for Europe.
Mr Johnson is expected to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin and travel to Ukraine this week. The UK has more than 100 troops to provide training there.
There are also 900 British military personnel based in Estonia, and a Light Cavalry Squadron of about 150 is stationed in Poland.
Mr Johnson asked defence and security chiefs to consider further defensive military options in Europe last week.
Moscow denies planning to invade but has stationed more than 100,000 troops on its border with Ukraine.
It was accused by Ukraine of a cyber attack on Ukrainian government ministries this month.
Yahya Al Ghassani's bio
Date of birth: April 18, 1998
Playing position: Winger
Clubs: 2015-2017 – Al Ahli Dubai; March-June 2018 – Paris FC; August – Al Wahda
French business
France has organised a delegation of leading businesses to travel to Syria. The group was led by French shipping giant CMA CGM, which struck a 30-year contract in May with the Syrian government to develop and run Latakia port. Also present were water and waste management company Suez, defence multinational Thales, and Ellipse Group, which is currently looking into rehabilitating Syrian hospitals.
MATCH INFO
World Cup qualifier
Thailand 2 (Dangda 26', Panya 51')
UAE 1 (Mabkhout 45 2')
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
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- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
The bio
Favourite book: Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer
Favourite quote: “The world makes way for the man who knows where he is going.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist
Favourite Authors: Arab poet Abu At-Tayyib Al-Mutanabbi
Favourite Emirati food: Luqaimat, a deep-fried dough soaked in date syrup
Hobbies: Reading and drawing
The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre flat-six
Torque: 450Nm at 6,100rpm
Transmission: 7-speed PDK auto or 6-speed manual
Fuel economy, combined: 13.8L/100km
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5pm: Wadi Nagab – Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,200m; Winner: Al Falaq, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Ahmed Al Shemaili (trainer)
5.30pm: Wadi Sidr – Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: AF Majalis, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel
6pm: Wathba Stallions Cup – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: AF Fakhama, Fernando Jara, Mohamed Daggash
6.30pm: Wadi Shees – Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Mutaqadim, Antonio Fresu, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami
7pm: Arabian Triple Crown Round-1 – Listed (PA) Dh230,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Bahar Muscat, Antonio Fresu, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami
7.30pm: Wadi Tayyibah – Maiden (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Poster Paint, Patrick Cosgrave, Bhupat Seemar
