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Baltic states slam UK for skipping them at Ukraine talks

The Baltic countries were “very unhappy” that Britain excluded their leaders from a Ukraine-focused summit set for this weekend, Sky News reported on Feb. 28, citing a European diplomatic source.

1 March 2025, 04:21 PM

Britain to announce new military aid package for Ukraine on full-scale invasion anniversary

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine and impose sanctions against Russia on Feb. 24, marking the third anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion, as reported by The Telegraph.

22 February 2025, 04:20 PM

28-year-old British volunteer injured in Russian drone strike during evacuation — photos

Russia launched a drone strike on January 30 at an evacuation vehicle of the public organization Baza UA during the evacuation of Pokrovsk residents, injuring 28-year-old British volunteer Edward, who lost a leg and an arm, Suspilne Donbas reported on Feb. 3.

3 February 2025, 06:44 PM

Whale mistaken for Russian drone by British sailors

British sailors initially thought "suspicious signals" detected at sea were from Russian underwater drones, but they later identified the source as a whale, The Sun reported Jan. 24.

28 January 2025, 01:15 PM

Ukraine demands accountability 5 years after PS752 flight downing in Iran

Ukraine will not give up efforts to seek justice and hold the perpetrators accountable, the Foreign Ministry said in its Jan. 8 statement on the fifth anniversary of the downing of Ukrainian Boeing 737 flight PS752 near Tehran.

8 January 2025, 01:45 PM

Nova Poshta introduces document and parcel delivery via InPost parcel lockers in UK

Ukrainian delivery giant Nova Poshta has launched a new service for sending and receiving documents and parcels via InPost parcel lockers across the United Kingdom, the company announced on Dec. 6.

6 December 2024, 04:15 PM

British soldier fighting for Ukraine taken prisoner in Russia's Kursk Oblast

A court in Russia’s Kursk Oblast has taken into custody 22-year-old British citizen James Scott Rhys Anderson, who was fighting on the side of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and was captured in Kursk Oblast, BBC reported on Nov. 26.

26 November 2024, 04:55 PM

UK boosts Kyiv’s long-range strike capability with dozens of Storm Shadow missiles

Dozens of Storm Shadow cruise missiles were secretly delivered by London to Kyiv several weeks ago before the long-range strikes on Russian territory were allowed by the U.S., UK, and France, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 26.

26 November 2024, 08:56 AM

Russia aiming to disrupt UK power grid using AI, minister warns

Russia is attempting to use artificial intelligence to strengthen cyber attacks on Britain's infrastructure, Cabinet Minister Pat McFadden said at a NATO conference in London on Nov. 25, The Guardian reports.

25 November 2024, 03:50 PM

Ukraine war front line now most unstable since 2022 — UK official

the front line in Ukraine is now "less stable than ever" since the early days of Russia's 2022 invasion, said British Defense Secretary John Healey on Nov. 21.

21 November 2024, 05:22 PM

Britain allocates $9.5 million for Ukraine’s drone purchase

Britain has pledged more than $9.5 million in military aid to Ukraine, with the funds designated for drone purchases, the British government announced on Nov. 19.

19 November 2024, 07:10 PM

British volunteer Callum Tindal-Draper killed in Ukraine

A 22-year-old British citizen, Callum Tindal-Draper, has been killed in Ukraine while fighting against Russia as part of the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Sky News reported on Nov. 10.

10 November 2024, 04:50 PM

UK to provide additional $155 million for drones, radars to protect Ukraine's grain corridor

The United Kingdom will provide an additional $155 million for maritime drones and radars to protect Ukraine's grain corridor, the British government announced on Oct. 22.

23 October 2024, 01:06 PM

UK Government buys key semiconductor plant to secure defense capabilities

The UK government has acquired a key semiconductor plant in Newton Aycliffe amid concerns that its potential closure could impact the country's defense supplies, Reuters reported on Sept. 29.

30 September 2024, 12:45 PM

London pledges 650 multi-role missiles to Ukraine by year end

Britain will supply Ukraine with 650 lightweight multi-role missiles worth 162 million pounds ($213.13 million) by the end of the year to boost the country’s air defense capabilities in intercepting Russian drones and missiles, Reuters reported on Sept. 6.

6 September 2024, 08:58 AM

Russian oligarchs acquire share in Harbour Energy despite restrictions

Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, who are under EU and U.S. sanctions, have become co-owners of the UK's largest oil producer, Harbour Energy, the BBC reported on Sept. 3.

5 September 2024, 04:52 PM

Russia builds troops in Kursk but prioritizes Pokrovskyi direction

British intelligence said Russia is currently prioritizing the Pokrovskyi direction over troop buildup in Kursk, according to a report from the British Ministry of Defense on Aug. 30.

30 August 2024, 02:34 PM

UK and Germany forge new defense pact to aid Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while in Berlin, discussed a new defense agreement with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, primarily focused on aiding Ukraine, The Guardian reported on Aug. 28.

28 August 2024, 05:30 PM

Ukraine and UK sign $2.6 billion defense loan agreement

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and his British counterpart John Healey signed an agreement for loan support in defense capabilities the Ukrainian President’s Office reported on its website on July 19.

19 July 2024, 05:15 PM

Keir Starmer sworn in as UK Prime Minister following historic election victory for Labour

The Labour Party leader Keir Starmer officially became the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following historic elections and his party’s victory, the AP reported on July 5.

5 July 2024, 04:38 PM

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