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European contingent in Ukraine could number 30,000 troops

A planned European deterrence force in Ukraine could involve 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers, though officials say those figures remain provisional, RFE/RL reported on Sept. 4.

4 September 2025, 10:29 PM

Putin ‘weaker than ever,’ UK Defense Secretary says

Pointing to Russia’s reliance on North Korean weapons and troops, as well as on Chinese drone components, UK Defense Secretary John Healey said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is “weaker than ever.”

3 September 2025, 10:44 PM

UK extends Ukrainian refugee support program by two years

The UK government has extended its Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) program for another two years, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced on Sept. 1.

2 September 2025, 02:10 AM

The British town that continues to welcome Ukrainians with open arms

Swindon’s ‘UkraineFest’ has seen thousands of attendees since it was first held three years ago. While support wanes elsewhere, the festival continues to celebrate Ukrainian culture. Its success with British locals says a lot about the town’s welcoming attitude towards those who fled the Russian invasion.

1 September 2025, 10:14 PM

Zaluzhnyi’s team refutes election campaign speculation

Oksana Torop, media advisor to Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom Valerii Zaluzhnyi, clarified to NV on Aug. 20 whether the former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces is preparing for presidential elections.

20 August 2025, 08:10 PM

UK to help Kyiv hold first post-war elections

The UK’s Electoral Commission and Ukraine’s Central Election Commission signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening democratic processes in Ukraine, UK newspaper Express reported on Aug. 19.

20 August 2025, 02:14 AM

Zelenskyy, European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of Alaska meeting

Several European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold an online call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Aug. 13, ahead of Trump’s meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15.

12 August 2025, 02:12 AM

Zelenskyy, UK and Estonia see danger in Russia’s ‘impossible’ plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss ways to achieve peace in Ukraine, according to Zelenskyy’s Telegram post on Aug. 9.

9 August 2025, 09:41 PM

UK to host Ukraine, ally security advisers with Vance before Trump-Putin talks

A meeting of national security advisers from Europe, Ukraine and the United States will be held in the United Kingdom on Aug. 9, chaired by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. The British government announced the event following talks between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

9 August 2025, 06:23 PM

Ukrainian protests in Europe seek stronger air defenses - photos

Rallies in support of Ukraine took place in Paris, Milan, Warsaw, Madrid, Rotterdam, and other European cities on Aug. 2-3, Ukrainian communities told NV. Hundreds of Ukrainians called for increased international aid to shield rear cities from Russian air attacks.

6 August 2025, 06:05 PM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy submits bill to ratify century-long security partnership with the UK

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed that Ukraine’s parliament ratify a century-long partnership agreement with the United Kingdom, according to a parliamentary bill summary on Aug. 2.

2 August 2025, 02:42 PM

Europe’s Invictus spaceplane targets 2031 launch

Europe is joining the race for hypersonic spaceplanes, with the European Space Agency (ESA) financing the Invictus project, aiming to create a reusable hypersonic spaceplane by 2031, Space.com reported on July 17.

21 July 2025, 02:14 PM

UK urges partners for 50-day arms surge to support Ukraine

UK Defense Secretary John Healey will call on allies to undertake a "50-day drive" to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities to compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks, The Telegraph reported on July 20.

21 July 2025, 01:35 PM

UK joins EU’s new sanctions on Russian oil

London will join the EU in enforcing a lower price cap on sales of Russian oil worldwide, the UK government said in a statement on July 18.

18 July 2025, 09:38 PM

Signs of a World War and Ukraine’s place in it—opinion

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin asked U.S. President Donald Trump for 60 days to finish off Ukraine from the air and bite off as much territory as possible. Trump thought about it and, in principle, agreed—he gave Putin 50 days for the job.

18 July 2025, 01:18 AM

UK may join Germany in paying for U.S. military aid to Ukraine

UK PM Keir Starmer hinted his country could join Germany in buying U.S. weapons to transfer to Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on July 17, citing sources.

17 July 2025, 10:38 PM

France, UK to boost joint expeditionary force to 50,000 troops

The UK and France plan to expand their Combined Joint Expeditionary Force (CJEF) to 50,000 troops for a post-ceasefire deployment in Ukraine as part of the “coalition of the willing,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on July 10.

10 July 2025, 11:44 PM

Europeans ‘will never abandon Ukraine,’ Macron tells UK MPs

Addressing the UK Parliament on July 8, French President Emmanuel Macron said that European countries “will never abandon Ukraine” in its fight against Russian aggression, French newspaper Le Monde reported.

8 July 2025, 11:39 PM

UK expands Russia sanctions over growing chemical weapons use

The UK government expanded its sanctions against Russian entities after Western intelligence concluded that Moscow’s troops are increasingly reliant on using chemical weapons in Ukraine.

8 July 2025, 01:41 AM

Ukraine can produce 10 million drones a year, DM Umerov says

Ukraine’s defense industry has the capacity to produce up to 10 million drones per year, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Facebook on July 3.

3 July 2025, 02:12 PM

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