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Europe’s two largest economies team up on long-range missile amid Russia’s threat
Europe’s defense ambitions just got a 2,000-kilometer upgrade.
Ukrainians alone know how tomorrow’s war will look like, says EU commissioner at opening of defense forum in Brussels
Ukraine has created a drone “valley of death” that even tanks cannot cross — and this is what the warfare of the future looks like.
“No one in our unit was allowed to be taken alive”: British veteran who fought in Ukraine says Russia uses ISIS torture tactics
British volunteer Macer Gifford, who fought on Ukraine’s side, says the cruelty of Russian soldiers forced his unit to adopt a strict rule — never be taken prisoner alive.
12 emergency zones, bunkers, and blackout plans: Britain quietly prepares for Russian attack
The UK government is quietly bracing for the unthinkable: a direct attack by Russia. According to The Telegraph,…
Politico: Leaders of Britain, France and Germany decide not to travel to Kyiv on 9 May
Ukraine's attempt to organize a diplomatic counter-event to Putin's Victory Day parade has hit a roadblock as multiple European leaders decline to attend.
Britain sends Ukraine new tranche of military aid worth almost a billion dollars
The HM Treasury announced a $990 million payment to Ukraine on 14 April, marking the second of three planned installments.
Britain obliges all those working for Russia to register their activities
Britain will criminally prosecute anyone working for Russia who fails to register their activities under new rules effective 1 July 2025.
Ukrainian commander calls for EU to finance 300,000 Ukrainian troops instead of sending Western soldiers
Colonel Andrii Biletskyi proposes 10-year European financing for 250,000-300,000 Ukrainian soldiers as a strategic alternative to Western troop deployments, citing Britain's £2 billion support model.
UK foreign secretary says Russia continues attacks on Ukraine despite energy ceasefire
Russia's 'human safari' drone attacks in Kherson reveal devastating new civilian targeting tactics.
France allows deployment of peacekeepers in central Ukraine along Dnipro river – AP
A multinational peacekeeping initiative could see up to 30,000 troops.
UK Subs band members denied US entry after criticizing Trump
Members of the punk rock band UK Subs faced a 25-hour detention before being deported from the United States, with bassist Alvin Gibbs questioning whether his critical comments about President Trump played a role.
British PM willing to deploy troops in Ukraine indefinitely, The Times reports
The UK government is preparing for a "years-long" military deployment in Ukraine alongside allies including France, Turkey, Canada and Australia.
Zelenskyy: It is important for US not to accept Russian “buts” in 30-day ceasefire negotiations
President Zelenskyy warned against accepting conditional terms from Russia in ceasefire negotiations during his 15 March press conference after "coalition of the willing" online summit
Starmer: Military officials to develop plan for Ukraine peace agreement
Military officials from allied nations will gather in Britain on 20 March to formulate plans for strengthening a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
European security advisers travels to Washington amid ceasefire talks
Security advisers from Britain, Germany and France made an urgent trip to Washington as negotiations for a Ukraine ceasefire proceed without European involvement, according to WELT.
The Guardian: UK and France pledge continued intelligence support to Ukraine despite US cutoff
Britain will continue providing intelligence to Ukraine but cannot fully replace US capabilities, according to the report.
Britain procures US-made Altius drones with 440km range for Ukraine
Funded through the International Fund for Ukraine, the procurement follows a London meeting where world leaders confirmed the need to strengthen Ukraine's position.
Russian ballistic missile strikes Kryvyi Rih hotel housing US, UK volunteers, killing five
Russian ballistic missile strike kills four and injures over 30 at Kryvyi Rih hotel where Ukrainian, American, and British humanitarian volunteers had just checked in, narrowly escaping the deadly attack.
UK backs Lviv’s transformation into major European transport junction
Three leading British companies will develop priority infrastructure projects to connect Lviv with European transport networks, according to Mayor Andriy Sadovyi