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British intelligence sees no evidence Putin wants peace talks with Ukraine

The head of Britain’s MI6 intelligence service, Richard Moore, said he sees “no evidence” that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is interested in peace talks that do not amount to Ukraine’s capitulation, Reuters reported on Sept. 19.

19 September 2025, 12:15 PM

‘The finest flattery for Trump’: How Britain played to the U.S. president’s vanity with royal spectacle

U.S. President Donald Trump has become the first American leader in history to be hosted twice by the United Kingdom on a full state visit. The initial pageantry, which featured Britain’s King Charles III and the royal family, was marked by an extraordinary display of pomp and ceremony for the American guest.

18 September 2025, 02:49 PM

Zelenskyy formally ratifies 100-year partnership deal with the UK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has formally approved the ratification of a 100-year partnership agreement with the United Kingdom, according to the legislative record posted on the website of Ukraine’s parliament.

18 September 2025, 12:53 PM

London protests Trump’s second state visit

Thousands of demonstrators marched through central London on Sept. 17 in protest of U.S. President Donald Trump’s three-day state visit, casting their rally as a stand against maintaining the “special relationship” with the United States as it aspires toward authoritarian rule.

17 September 2025, 09:44 PM

Ukraine's parliament seals 100-year deal with Britain

The Ukrainian parliament has ratified a 100-year partnership agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom, Golos MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on Sept. 17.

17 September 2025, 04:00 PM

King Charles may sway Trump on Ukraine support

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in London, where a lavish reception with honor guards has been prepared for him. This is intended, among other things, to help King Charles persuade Trump to provide more support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, Politico reported on Sept. 16.

17 September 2025, 01:04 PM

UK, Ukraine team up on interceptor drone production

The United Kingdom will manufacture and co-develop cutting-edge military equipment with Ukraine under a technology-sharing agreement, with the first project being a new air defense interceptor drone named Project OCTOPUS, the U.K. government announced on Sept. 10.

11 September 2025, 01:13 PM

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

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