The Guardian: Half of Ukraine’s £900mn international aid stuck in UK bureaucracy
Critics are accusing the UK of halting crucial weapons amid escalating Russian attacks on frontlines in Ukraine.
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UK’s Cameron says UK doesn’t down Russia drones in Ukraine, fearing escalation
After UK Air Force downed Iranian drones targeting Israel, UK Foreign Secretary says avoiding RAF engagement with Russia's drones in Ukraine allegedly prevents conflict escalation.
UK-donated Ukrainian Navy minehunters to operate from base in England
Two former UK Royal Navy minehunters, now serving with the Ukrainian Navy and renamed Cherkasy and Chernihiv, will be based in England's Portsmouth as they prepare for exercises with the Royal Navy, after Türkiye blocked their passage to the Black Sea back in January.
UK may send DragonFire laser anti-air system prototypes to Ukraine, Shapps states
UK Defence Secretary Shapps suggests that Ukraine could receive DragonFire laser prototypes to aid in countering Russian drone and missile attacks.
UK’s Cameron meets Trump, urges US to maintain Ukraine assistance
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron meets with former US President Trump, plans to meet with congressional leaders, aiming to overcome Republican resistance and secure approval for a new aid package to support Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion.
Media investigation: Russian intelligence unit could be behind Havana syndrome
American diplomats may have been targeted by Russian sonic weaponry triggering mysterious conditions, say The Insider, Der Spiegel, and CBS’s 60 Minutes in a new investigation.
Ten Ukrainian pilots complete basic F-16 training in the UK
Ten Ukrainian pilots completed RAF flight training to prepare for advanced instruction on operating F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine's air force.
German FM says Taurus missile “ring exchange” with UK is “an option,” a move to free up more Storm Shadows for Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock supports transferring Taurus missiles to Ukraine and considers a Taurus/Storm Shadow "ring exchange" with the UK to provide more Storm Shadows for Ukraine "an option," despite Chancellor Olaf Scholz's opposition to sending Tauruses to Ukraine.
UK intel: Ukraine ramps up defensive fortifications across front lines
British intelligence reports that Ukraine constructs extensive defensive lines that will hinder Russian advances and offensive operations, requiring high-casualty breaching attempts.
The Sunday Times: Johnson holds secret meeting with Maduro in Venezuela to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine
In February 2024, Boris Johnson secretly flew to Venezuela for unofficial talks with its autocratic leader, Nicolás Maduro,…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 745. Pope’s “white flag” diplomacy, Ukraine’s draft-dodging ring
Pope Francis strikes again, urging Ukraine to wave the white flag. Report calls to mobilize women to sustain the nation's defense.
Cameron says UK ready to send more Storm Shadows to Ukraine if Germany sends Tauruses to UK
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron confirms the proposal of a missile ring exchange with Germany, supplying Ukraine with additional Storm Shadow missiles in exchange for Germany's Taurus missiles, aiming to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russian aggression.
UK Foreign Secretary: “Giving Ukraine weapons will help bring peace, not escalate war”
David Cameron, UK Foreign Secretary, visited Berlin, affirming that arming Ukraine would not escalate the war but aid in peace efforts, amid international pressure on Germany to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
UK MP: Germany leak of UK military tactics in Ukraine security breach worrying on many levels
UK MP Tobias Ellwood highlights a leaked German call allegedly disclosing Britain's covert military assistance to Ukraine as a worrying security breach.
Ukraine joins with Palantir to apply AI for demining efforts
Ukraine's government joins with technology company Palantir to use artificial intelligence tools for coordinating and accelerating critical humanitarian demining efforts.
Telegraph: British defense firms seeking to arm Ukraine stymied by “nightmare” UK MoD
British defence companies seeking to provide arms and equipment to Ukraine claim lack of Ministry of Defence engagement and reviews of proposals have created barriers to them supporting the war effort against Russia, The Telegram says.
UK, Latvia сo-lead drone coalition to supply thousands of drones to Ukraine
The coalition is set to supply Ukraine with thousands of drones, including first-person view (FPV) drones, the UK Ministry of Defense stated.
UK MPs, Peers, campaigners back renewed calls to designate Russia state sponsor of terrorism
UK's 13 MPs and 5 Peers have signed a joint letter to the UK Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron, calling on him to review the case for designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
British Intel reveals massive Russian tank losses in Ukraine
Russian Ground Forces have lost more tanks in Ukraine over the past two years than the largest European armies have at their disposal, according to British Intelligence.
The Telegraph: US to deploy nuclear weapons to UK air base
The return of American nuclear weapons for the first time in 15 years is said to be "part of a Nato-wide program to develop and upgrade nuclear sites in response to heightened tensions with the Kremlin."
