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Ukraine
US Secretary of State Blinken has taken the train to Kyiv with Foreign Secretary David Lammy, whose two-month-old Labour government has vowed to keep up Britain’s role as a key defender of Ukraine.
Sep. 11
War in Ukraine
In debate, Trump won’t say US should help Ukraine win the war; West steps up sanctions on Iran; US, UK top diplomats to visit Kyiv this week; Ottawa has ‘concerns’ about the Russian film it funded.
Sep. 11
UK
The UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine has confirmed that it has finalized contracts worth £300 million ($380 million) to supply 152mm artillery ammunition for Ukraine’s Soviet-era guns.
Sep. 9
US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss Asia and the Middle East and "our collective efforts to support Ukraine," State Department spokesman said in a statement.
Sep. 8
Zelensky
The first batch of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM), produced by French company Thales, will be delivered by the end of the year, according to the UK government.
Sep. 6
UK
Russian forces are escalating gas attacks in Ukraine’s trenches,
gaining ground near Chasiv Yar and Pokrovsk. Experts suggest British-
supplied gas masks and training could help counter this threat
Sep. 4
UK
Russia’s War against Ukraine has caused an outflow of highly skilled female workers, particularly in the IT sector, who are now filling gaps in Britain’s work force.
Aug. 31
War in Ukraine
Ukraine is seeking approval to strike targets in Russia using Storm Shadow missiles to pressure Moscow into negotiations but hasn’t gotten partner support yet.
Aug. 26
Ukraine
Ukraine’s First Lady interviewed exclusively by the UK’s Lord Ashcroft for The Mail On Sunday.
Aug. 19
War in Ukraine
AFU knocks out critical Russian resupply bridge; Ahead of Dem’s convention, leaders of both US parties say Kursk is a game-changer for arms supply; UK says weapons it gave to Ukraine in use in Russia.
Aug. 19
Russia
With London still a haven for Russian money, the UK has to decide: Should it revoke Golden Visa citizenships to protect national security and remove political influence amid tensions with Russia?
Aug. 17
UK
Kyiv said it wants to strike Russian airfields and logistics hubs far behind the front line using the long-range missiles.
Aug. 16
War in Ukraine
The UK denied Ukraine use of Storm Shadow weapons in Kursk operation despite Zelensky’s request, while claiming to “support Ukraine’s clear right of self-defense in accordance with international law.”
Aug. 13
Russia
Understanding and countering Russia's covert digital campaigns exploiting ethnic and religious tensions to fuel social unrest in the UK is crucial to protect the country’s social fabric.
Aug. 7
War in Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered a quantity of Martlet lightweight multirole missiles worth £176 million to enhance the British army’s capabilities. Some will be sent to Ukraine.
Aug. 6
Germany
The UK published the warnings in the latest edition of its Field Army Threat Handbook and, while the concern is shared by other European authorities, it’s not clear if there is a current threat.
Aug. 5
A Russian Su-27 fighter shot a missile at an unescorted British RC-135 flying in the same area in September 2022. It missed. The Thursday patrol with RAF fighters went off without reported incidents.
Jun. 28