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The uk's ministry of defence provides its latest update on the war in ukraine and reflects on russia's current aims; Military personnel records are open to the public 62 years after they leave the military.(to calculate this, take the current year and subtract 62.) records of any veteran who separated from the military 62 (or more) years ago can be ordered by anyone for a copying fee (detailed below under “cost”). Find stories, updates and expert opinion.