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UK pledges 100,000 drones to Ukraine by April 2026

Britain pledged to deliver 100,000 drones to Ukraine by April 2026, a tenfold increase in support, as part of a $473 million package, Defense Secretary John Healey has announced, Reuters reported on June 4.

4 June 2025, 12:05 PM

UK to escalate cyberattacks on Russia, China, says Defense Secretary Healey

Britain will intensify cyberattacks against Russia and China, Defense Secretary John Healey told The Times on May 29, marking the first public admission of such actions against other states by a UK official.

29 May 2025, 07:11 PM

What is the longest-range European missile?

Germany, the U.K., and France have lifted restrictions on Ukraine's use of their weapons, allowing strikes at greater distances, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 26.

27 May 2025, 01:19 PM

UK urges G7 to lower Russian oil price cap to pressure Putin

The United Kingdom urged G7 allies to agree on lowering the marginal price of oil for Russia to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin, Bloomberg reports on May 22.

22 May 2025, 06:19 PM

Britain unveils expanded Russia sanctions

The UK government announced sweeping new sanctions against Russia, targeting its military support network, energy exports, propaganda efforts, and financial institutions backing the invasion of Ukraine on May 20.

20 May 2025, 04:48 PM

US awards $244 million to Northrop Grumman for missile warning system upgrade

The U.S. Space Force awarded Northrop Grumman a $244 million contract to develop advanced missile warning relay ground stations in the United States and the United Kingdom, bolstering the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program, the company reported on May 5.

8 May 2025, 01:55 PM

UK dusts off Cold War plans as Russia threat grows

After a series of threats by the Kremlin, British officials were secretly asked to update 20-year-old contingency plans that would put the country on a war footing and prepare it for a direct military attack from Russia, The Telegraph wrote on May 5.

6 May 2025, 12:19 PM

Ukrainian troops honored with applause, King Charles’ greeting at London VE Day parade

Ukrainian soldiers marching in London’s Victory in Europe Day parade were greeted with applause from crowds and a royal salute from King Charles, Sky News and The Guardian reported on May 5.

5 May 2025, 07:37 PM

Estonia pledges troops for Ukraine peacekeeping mission

Tallinn is ready to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of the “coalition of the willing,” led by Britain and France, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal wrote on Facebook on April 30.

30 April 2025, 02:18 PM

Europe’s Ukraine peacekeeping force shrinks before it starts

European countries would struggle to collectively muster a 25,000-strong force for a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine due to a lack of personnel and funding, The Times reported on April 29, citing talks between defense ministers and military chiefs.

30 April 2025, 12:10 PM

Britain calls out Putin’s ‘one-day’ truce, demands lasting peace

The UK Foreign Office has called on Russia to agree to a complete ceasefire in Ukraine, rejecting President Vladimir Putin’s 30-hour Easter truce as insufficient, Reuters reported on April 20.

20 April 2025, 12:50 PM

UK, Norway to bankroll thousands-strong drone army for Ukraine

Britain and Norway have pledged to finance the delivery of thousands of drones to Ukraine as part of a jointly funded $580 million military aid package, Bloomberg reported on April 11.

11 April 2025, 10:07 AM

Six nations ready to contribute troops to Ukraine peacekeeping force

Some six countries, including Britain, France and the Baltic states, have so far indicated their willingness to send troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping mission, AFP reported on April 10 after the European defense ministers meeting.

11 April 2025, 09:16 AM

EU to discuss joint defense fund with UK, Ukraine, Norway

European Union finance ministers will discuss the creation of a proposed intergovernmental defense fund involving Ukraine, Britain, and Norway, Reuters reported on April 7, citing a draft plan.

7 April 2025, 10:55 AM

French general details Kyiv meeting with Britain on support for Ukrainian army

The chiefs of staff of the French and British armed forces met in Kyiv on April 4 to discuss the needs and goals of the Ukrainian army for its long-term restoration and development, according to a French General Staff statement on X.

5 April 2025, 07:42 PM

France and UK first to deploy forces in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

French and British troops will be among the first European forces deployed to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced at a briefing on April 4.

5 April 2025, 12:25 PM

Ukraine’s allies slam Putin for breaking energy ceasefire deal

Britain and France accused Russia of continuing to carry out attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities in violation of the Riyadh agreements, AFP reported on April 4.

4 April 2025, 11:46 AM

Ambassador Zaluzhnyi showcases war-scarred lions saved by Britain

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK and former army chief, spotlighted five lions evacuated from Ukraine to a new rescue center in Kent, calling them “living witnesses to war” in a March 26 Facebook post celebrating Britain’s aid to both people and animals fleeing Russia’s invasion.

26 March 2025, 05:25 PM

UK intelligence estimates 900,000 Russian losses in Ukraine

Russia likely suffered about 900,000 military casualties—killed and wounded—since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, the U.K. Ministry of Defense reported on X on March 20.

20 March 2025, 05:53 PM

Britain, EU pushing to speed up Ukraine weapon deliveries before potential ceasefire – Lammy

Britain and the European Union are in talks to expedite weapons deliveries to Ukraine amid discussions of a potential temporary ceasefire, U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said in an interview with Bloomberg on March 18.

19 March 2025, 01:49 PM

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