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UK to announce its largest sanctions package against Russia – Lammy
The United Kingdom will announce its largest sanctions package against Russia on Feb. 24, the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said, DW reported on Feb. 23.
23 February 2025, 12:11 PM
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UK and France eye 30,000 peacekeepers for Ukraine, but U.S. role remains uncertain
The UK and France are developing a plan to deploy up to 30,000 European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine with U.S. backing—if Kyiv and Russia reach a cease-fire agreement, The Wall Street Journal reported on Feb. 23, citing European officials.
23 February 2025, 11:48 AM
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US support essential for European security guarantees to Ukraine, Rutte says
European plans to ensure Ukraine’s post-war security by deploying a force contingent to the country would still require U.S. auxiliary support, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Feb. 20.
20 February 2025, 09:36 PM
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King Charles III and Valerii Zaluzhnyi meet injured Ukrainian soldiers in London
King Charles III and Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, visited the Centre for Injury Studies at Imperial College London, where severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers are undergoing rehabilitation, the Buckingham Palace wrote on Feb. 19.
20 February 2025, 12:17 PM
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UK, France forge ahead with plan for deployment in Ukraine
London and Paris are still committed to putting together a European military force designed to prevent future attacks on Ukrainian cities, ports, and critical infrastructure in the event of a U.S.-brokered peace deal with Russia, The Guardian reported on Feb. 19.
20 February 2025, 02:06 AM
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UK lawmakers demand vote on possible troop deployment to Ukraine
Representatives of major UK political parties are calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision on a potential deployment of British troops to Ukraine as part of a post-war mission to be put to a parliamentary vote, Politico reported on Feb. 18.
18 February 2025, 11:50 AM
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No European consensus on sending troops to Ukraine after Paris summit
European leaders failed to reach an agreement on the potential deployment of peacekeepers to Ukraine during a summit in Paris, organized by French President Emmanuel Macron, Financial Times reported on Feb. 17, citing sources.
18 February 2025, 02:11 AM
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UK to spend $5.5 billion on military aid to Ukraine in 2025
The UK government has allocated $5.5 billion towards security assistance to Kyiv this year, with a notable focus on supplies of drones, UK Defense Secretary John Healey announced on Feb. 12.
13 February 2025, 02:11 AM
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UK publishes photos of Gravehawk AA system designed for Ukraine’s military
The United Kingdom has released images of the Gravehawk air defense system, which was specifically designed for use by the Ukrainian military, Forces News outlet reported on Feb. 12.
13 February 2025, 12:28 AM
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Russia-Ukraine war will last at least several more months — UK Foreign Secretary
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin still shows no readiness for genuine peace talks, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Feb. 7.
8 February 2025, 02:12 AM
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SecDef Hegseth to attend Ramstein meeting next week
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to attend the next Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein) meeting, scheduled for Feb. 12 in Brussels, Politico reported on Feb. 6, citing informed sources.
6 February 2025, 10:27 PM
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Only France and UK stand ready to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, expert says
Among Kyiv’s allies, only the UK and France are currently prepared to send their troops to enforce a future ceasefire, Fabrice Pothier, CEO of Rasmussen Global political consultancy, told NV on Feb. 6.
6 February 2025, 09:41 PM
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UK to chair next Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels
The United Kingdom will lead the 26th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format), scheduled for Feb. 12 in Brussels, according to an announcement from the UK’s permanent mission to NATO, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Feb. 6.
6 February 2025, 02:11 PM
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UK pledges £55M to Ukraine: Aid boost for energy, business, and social support
The UK government will provide Ukraine with £55 million to support energy, business, and social initiatives, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced at a joint press conference with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Feb. 5.
5 February 2025, 02:15 PM
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UK’s Lammy in Kyiv: Announces £55M boost for Ukraine’s recovery and energy resilience
The United Kingdom will allocate £10 million ($12.5 million) to Ukraine for economic recovery, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced during his visit to Kyiv on Feb. 5, Interfax-Ukraine reported.
5 February 2025, 01:02 PM
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Europe divided over deploying peacekeepers in Ukraine
European countries remain divided over proposals to deploy a peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine once a ceasefire is reached in the Russo-Ukrainian war, The Times reported on Jan. 31.
1 February 2025, 02:04 AM
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Sybiha to participate in international foreign ministers meeting in Paris
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, has been invited to an expanded meeting of foreign ministers from several Western countries, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on Jan. 29. 
29 January 2025, 11:38 PM
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Trump and Musk feud reignites over UK prime minister Keir Starmer
Tensions have reportedly flared again between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, this time over UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to Business Insider.
27 January 2025, 10:33 AM
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Britain and Poland forge closer military ties with landmark defense deal
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer will visit Poland for talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to finalize a new defense and security agreement, the British government announced on Jan. 17.
17 January 2025, 09:49 AM
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UK ready to deploy peacekeepers in Ukraine if needed — Starmer
London is prepared to participate in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, UK PM Keir Starmer said on Jan. 16.
16 January 2025, 11:36 PM

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