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Zaluzhnyi unveils Ukraine’s first drone plant in UK

Ukraine has opened its first defense drone production plant in the United Kingdom, a move designed to safeguard manufacturing continuity amid the war and deepen long-term defense cooperation, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom Valerii Zaluzhnyi said on Feb. 25.

25 February, 05:08 PM

UK, France ready to send 5,000 troops each to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

London and Paris are prepared to deploy contingents of about 5,000 troops each to Ukraine to guarantee post-war security, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with AFP on Feb. 22.

24 February, 03:09 AM

Former UK MP Lopresti joins Ukraine’s Azov Brigade

Conservative politician Jack Lopresti, who sat in the UK parliament in 2010–2024, has joined Ukraine’s 12th Special Forces Brigade ‘Azov,’ Lopresti announced on Feb. 19.

20 February, 01:25 AM

Andrew Mountbatten–Windsor released after 12 hours in custody

Andrew Mountbatten–Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was released nearly 12 hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office in relation to Jeffrey Epstein, Sky News reported Feb. 19 evening.

20 February, 12:14 AM

Healey: Putin weaker as Russia leans on foreign fighters and bleeds troops

Russia is becoming increasingly dependent on foreign fighters in its war against Ukraine as its forces suffer more losses than it can replace, British Defense Secretary John Healey said in an interview with Bloomberg.

16 February, 10:32 AM

Britain eyeing seizures of Russian shadow fleet tankers

Britain is considering military seizures of Russian shadow fleet tankers to enforce sanctions and further cut Moscow’s oil revenues, potentially “opening a new front” against Russia, The Guardian reported on Feb. 7.

7 February, 08:43 PM

New batch of UK Raven air defense systems arrives in Ukraine

In early January, the United Kingdom delivered an additional batch of Raven air defense systems to Ukraine, officials said. The mobile, short-range systems have already proven effective against Russia’s Iranian-designed Shahed drones and other UAVs.

19 January, 08:45 PM

UK pledges £20M more for Ukraine energy infrastructure amid Russian attacks

The United Kingdom has provided an additional £20 million ($27 million) to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and further strengthen bilateral ties, according to the announcement on the British government’s website on Jan. 16.

16 January, 12:46 PM

UK seals 100-year Ukraine pact with millions to support energy grid

An additional £20 million ($26.7 million) to support vital energy infrastructure repairs in Ukraine amid Russia’s intensified barbaric attacks on innocent civilians was announced by British government on Jan. 16

16 January, 08:44 AM

UK allocates £200M to prepare troops for post-ceasefire deployment in Ukraine

Britain will allocate £200 million ($268 million) to prepare its troops for potential deployment in Ukraine after a ceasefire with Russia, Defense Secretary John Healey announced on Jan. 9, according to The Independent.

10 January, 05:52 PM

Ukraine, UK sign roadmap for 100-year defense partnership growth

Ukraine's Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and his British counterpart John Healey signed a roadmap in Kyiv to develop their century-long defense partnership, Shmyhal announced on X on Jan. 9.

9 January, 08:23 PM

Scotland open to sending troops to Ukraine under peace deal

Scotland's government is prepared to send troops to Ukraine as part of peacekeeping forces, but only if a peace agreement serves Ukraine's interests, First Minister John Swinney said on Jan. 9, according to the BBC.

9 January, 07:11 PM

France, UK commit to post-war Ukraine troop deployment

Ukraine, France, and the United Kingdom signed a declaration of intent on the future deployment of multinational forces in Ukraine after the war, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Jan. 6.

6 January, 10:57 PM

UK troops prepare for potential Ukraine deployment, report says

The United Kingdom is stepping up preparations for a possible deployment of a deterrent force to Ukraine, likely to happen only if the current U.S. push to end the Russo–Ukrainian war succeeds, UK news outlet The I Paper reported on Dec. 17.

18 December 2025, 04:27 AM

Coalition prepared plans for troop deployment in Ukraine if needed — Starmer

A “coalition of the willing” has drawn up plans to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities, including the potential deployment of foreign troops on Ukrainian territory if necessary, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, as quoted by APA on Dec. 16.

16 December 2025, 11:07 AM

Zelenskyy extends visa-free entry for UK citizens through 2027

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended the visa-free entry and transit regime for British citizens traveling to or through Ukraine. Presidential decree No. 921/2025 was published on the official website of the Office of the President.

11 December 2025, 10:39 AM

‘Coalition of the willing’ to meet this week—Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s European allies, known as the “coalition of the willing,” will gather for a summit meeting later this week and announce steps to counterbalance the pro-Russian slant in the U.S.-backed peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 8.

9 December 2025, 12:51 AM

Russia hits UK patrol plane with laser in major hybrid war escalation

Western nations risk dangerous complacency over Russia’s war against Ukraine, Michael Bociurkiw — a global affairs analyst at the Atlantic Council and a Canadian journalist of Ukrainian descent — warned on Dec. 6, stressing that even countries far from the front lines are not immune from its global consequences.

7 December 2025, 10:43 AM

Zelenskyy will hold talks with European leaders in Britain on Dec. 8

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the United Kingdom next week for talks with European leaders, he told reporters at a military prayer breakfast, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Dec. 6.

6 December 2025, 06:13 PM

Britain pledges another £10M for Ukraine energy repairs

The United Kingdom has allocated an additional £10 million ($13 million) to restore Ukraine's energy sector, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced on Dec. 3, ahead of a meeting of NATO member states' foreign ministers in Brussels, Sky News reports.

3 December 2025, 02:40 PM

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