Britain moves from sanctions lists to tanker seizures – navy can now board Russia’s shadow fleet
Around 75% of Russia's crude exports move through the shadow fleet; the UK and allies have sanctioned more than 500 vessels.
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Britain promises not to ease sanctions against Russia following US
While the United States gave India a month to resume buying Russian oil and released strategic reserves to cool surging prices, Britain's energy minister said London would not loosen its sanctions regime, warning that doing so would hand Moscow funds for its war machine.
UK and French paratroopers rehearse rapid deployment as 10,000-troop Ukraine peacekeeping force takes shape
More than 1,500 British, French, and Italian paratroopers jumped over western France on Feb. 24 in a nine-day drill designed to prepare a rapid-reaction force that could deploy to Ukraine under a future ceasefire agreement, the Telegraph reports.
Germany triples, Britain doubles: Kiel data shows who stepped up for Ukraine in 2025
Germany, the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands emerged as the core group funding Ukraine's defense in 2025, collectively dominating weapons deliveries, procurement from Ukraine's own defense industry, and purchases from US stockpiles
Britain commits $25.4 mn for Ukrainian energy repairs as winter temperatures hit -20°C
The British government announced £20 million ($25.4 million) in emergency energy infrastructure support for Ukraine on 16 January,…
France pushes Britain and Germany to develop weapons to shot down Russian Oreshnik
France is pressing European allies to develop long-range strike capabilities that can counter Russia's Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, which Moscow has now used twice against Ukraine.
UK launches $33.2 mn competition to build 500km-range missiles for Ukraine by March 2027
Three firms will get $11M each to deliver prototypes within 12 months. Target: 10 missiles/month at ~$1M per unit. Contracts awarded March 2026.
Britain commits over $260 mn to prepare troops for Ukraine deployment after ceasefire
Days after Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged British participation in a Ukraine "reassurance force," Defence Secretary committed over $260 mn to military preparations during a 9 January visit to Kyiv, where he discussed deployment plans with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Britain delivers 13 Raven systems to Ukraine, promises first batch of 15 Gravehawks
All 13 Raven air defence systems funded by Britain are now with Ukrainian units, while the first production Gravehawks from a 15-unit order will arrive shortly following delivery of two prototypes
UK confirms first military casualty in Ukraine during Ukrainian defense capability trial
A British soldier died on 9 Dec. while observing Ukrainian forces test weapons away from the frontline. It marks the first death of a serving UK military member in Ukraine since Russia's February 2022 invasion.
UK weighs plan to unlock $10.7 bn in frozen Russian funds for Ukraine — The Times
The UK is attempting to forge a multinational deal that would allow the release in Russian assets frozen in Britain, The Times reports, as Kyiv faces a significant funding gap over the next two years.
First British Terrahawk Paladin air defense system confirmed operational in Ukraine (PHOTO, VIDEO)
The Terrahawk Paladin, a British counter-drone system promised to Ukraine in 2023, has entered operational service with modifications including protective radar screening
“Tyranny threatens Europe again”: UK King Charles warns beside Trump, backs Ukraine
Donald Trump nodded silently as King Charles III declared that tyranny threatens Europe and called for sustained Ukraine support during the US president's state visit.
EU arms cash may flow to UK and Canada — to boost Ukraine’s firepower
British and Canadian defense companies could soon tap into €150 bn in EU funding after member states agreed to open negotiations on the Security Action for Europe program
69-year-old British volunteer killed by Russian drone in Ukraine; body trapped in combat zone
British woman drove alone into Ukraine war zone to deliver aid, died in Russian drone strike as family battles bureaucracy for death certificate
British volunteer killed by Russian drone strike one month into Ukraine deployment
A British volunteer with no military background was killed by four Russian drones during his first combat operation in Ukraine
Azov’s 12th Brigade turns British “Bulldog” into armored battlefield guardian
White paint, oxygen tanks, stretcher rails — and a diesel heart.
UK drone deliveries to Ukraine jump from 10,000 to 100,000 in 2025
The UK government will invest a record $474 mn in drone production for Ukraine this year, scaling up from the 10,000 drones delivered in 2024 to an ambitious target of 100,000 units, the Defence Ministry announced.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1191: International coalition expands Ukraine’s aid
North Korea has supplied Russia with over 9 million rounds of ammunition and 100 ballistic missiles since 2023.
UK at OSCE: Russia chooses war over people as defense spending surpasses social programs
Russia burns $450 billion in energy revenue and empties wealth fund.