Next week, the UK will host a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine. President Zelenskyy will join remotely from Rome, where he is participating in a conference.
The United Kingdom and Germany are preparing to sign a wide-ranging mutual defence agreement that provides for mutual assistance in the event of strategic threats. The agreement will establish a binding link in security policy.
The performance by punk-rap band Bobby Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival, during which the vocalist urged the crowd to chant antisemitic slogans, sparked a wave of criticism. The BBC admitted its mistake for not stopping the live broadcast and is now under close scrutiny from regulator Ofcom and the UK government.
The Irish-language rap group Kneecap caused a scandal with their performance at the Glastonbury festival, where anti-Israeli slogans were heard. One of the members is accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag at the concert.
The Prime Minister of Great Britain said that he intentionally hugged the President of Ukraine after his meeting with Trump. This gesture was meant to show that he would not leave Zelenskyy alone.
Great Britain will provide Ukraine with 350 missiles for air defense systems, which will be paid for from the income from frozen Russian assets. These missiles will be used by specially designed anti-aircraft missile systems, five of which will also be delivered in the near future.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that Donald Trump is a reliable partner and that their teams are in constant communication. He also stressed the importance of a ceasefire in Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that it is time for Putin to sit down at the negotiating table regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized that Zelenskyy has long been ready for an unconditional ceasefire.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that NATO's position on Ukraine remains unchanged and that members of the Alliance are determined to bring Russia to the negotiating table. At the same time, Ukraine and Great Britain are starting joint drone production, which will be financed by the British side.
Ukraine's prospects of joining NATO are diminishing, but the Alliance is considering increasing investment in the arms industry. So far, the US has not committed to providing further weapons, but European countries are financing the production of Ukrainian combat drones.
Keir Starmer says NATO allies are "absolutely committed" to the importance of the alliance. He stressed that NATO is as relevant as ever and has become stronger and larger.
The UK will transfer 350 air defense missiles to Ukraine, financed by interest from frozen Russian assets. This is the first time such funds have been used for direct financing of armaments.
The United Kingdom plans to acquire 12 F-35A fighters capable of carrying nuclear weapons, which will expand the country's deterrence arsenal. This decision is part of a significant strengthening of the UK's nuclear position and its contribution to NATO.
Ukraine and Great Britain have agreed on joint drone production, with the British side providing funding for the first three years. The drones produced will be directed to the needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces during the war, and after its end, they will be distributed between the countries.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer met with Ukrainian military personnel who are undergoing training in the UK. Ways to improve the effectiveness of training and increase the number of defenders of Ukraine were discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the development of defense cooperation. Agreements have been reached on strengthening Ukrainian air defense and joint drone production, and new sanctions against Russia have also been discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Speakers of the British House of Commons and House of Lords, Lindsay Hoyle and John McFall. The parties discussed joint diplomatic work and increasing pressure on Russia through restrictive measures.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss cooperation aimed at saving lives and stopping Russian terror. Key topics included political and diplomatic coordination, the development of joint defense projects, weapons production, and sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Charles III at Windsor Castle to discuss defense cooperation. He will later hold meetings with the Prime Minister and other UK officials to increase pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Great Britain, where he will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, King Charles III, and the speakers of both houses of parliament. Discussions are focused on securing more air defense systems for Ukraine and strengthening sanctions against Russia.
The US secretly coordinated with the Russian Federation a draft of its own resolution in the UN for the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. This draft did not include provisions on the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and the US itself did not support it during the vote.
Donald Trump will demand that NATO member countries increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. Some countries, such as Spain, are already expressing disagreement with these demands, while others are trying to please Trump to maintain the Alliance's unity amid the war in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Britain, discussing sanctions against Russia and strengthening Ukraine's air defense. He thanked Britain for its support in ending the war.
Donald Trump is cutting short his participation in the G7 summit in Canada and returning to Washington. The decision is related to the escalation of the situation in the Middle East and the need for urgent consultations.
Donald Trump will meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 summit. In addition to a personal meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, a bilateral meeting is planned with the involvement of assistants from both leaders.
US President Donald Trump has stated that a trade agreement with Canada is achievable. He noted that he and Canadian Prime Minister Marc Carney have different approaches to its conclusion.
US President Donald Trump began the G7 summit with a meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada. The day before, there was an informal conversation between the G7 leaders regarding the war between Israel and Iran.
A G7 summit is taking place in the Canadian province of Alberta. European leaders are already on the ground, and Trump's plane has also landed. An informal meeting of G7 leaders has taken place.
Emmanuel Macron plans to discuss with Donald Trump the possibility of strengthening sanctions against Russia. This is due to the situation in Ukraine and Russia's unwillingness to cease fire.
47-year-old Blaise Metraveli will become the first woman to head MI-6, replacing Richard Moore in the fall. Prior to that, she held the position of Director of Technology and Innovation.