European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer supported US President Donald Trump's decision to impose sanctions against Russian oil companies. These sanctions were imposed by the US Treasury Department against Rosneft and Lukoil due to Russia's lack of commitment to the peace process.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, including Merz, Macron, and Starmer, advocated for an immediate ceasefire. They propose considering the current line of contact as a starting point for negotiations, supporting Trump's position.
Ukraine's allies are seeking to strengthen its position ahead of Trump-Putin talks, fearing a bad deal. They are preparing a support package that includes funding, weapons, and new sanctions against Russia, and plan to involve Zelenskyy in any negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to London to attend a meeting of the coalition of the willing, co-chaired by Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz. The coalition aims to unite countries to protect the peace agreement in Ukraine.
Great Britain proposes to the United States to develop a peace plan for Ukraine, similar to Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip. This initiative was put forward during President Zelenskyy's phone conversation with European leaders.
European leaders, including Finnish President Alexander Stubb and European Council President António Costa, expressed full support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his conversation with Donald Trump. They reaffirmed military, financial, and diplomatic assistance, as well as security guarantees for Ukraine.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine has Europe's full support on its path to peace. He emphasized the importance of creating a realistic peace plan after the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with a group of European leaders and representatives of the "Coalition of the Willing" after a meeting with Donald Trump. Among the participants were Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, Alexander Stubb, the Prime Minister of Norway, Keir Starmer, Meloni, NATO Secretary General Rutte, and Tusk.
Two Ukrainians and a Romanian of Ukrainian origin pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit arson of property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The arsons occurred in April-May 2025, no one was injured, and the case is not being treated as terrorism.
Canada and the United Kingdom will join the EU's plan to use nearly $300 billion in Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine. This mechanism provides for the provision of loans for weapons and economic support without direct confiscation of funds.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to ask European allies for help in raising salaries for Ukrainian military personnel. This comes against the backdrop of reduced spending on military salaries in the draft State Budget for 2026.
The European Union is considering using about 200 billion euros of frozen Russian central bank assets as the only way to sustainably finance Ukraine. EU leaders aim to reach a political agreement on this at next week's summit, after which work on a legal proposal will begin.
Iran announced the suspension of the cooperation agreement with the IAEA, signed in early August in Egypt. Tehran sees no reason to resume negotiations on its nuclear program due to the resumption of international sanctions.
The leaders of Great Britain, France, and Germany have reached an agreement on using frozen Russian assets to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This decision will be implemented in cooperation with the United States.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding new Russian strikes on Ukraine. The leaders discussed strengthening air defense and possible UK participation in the PURL program.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that everyone is currently preparing for war, and the main question is which side everyone belongs to. He expressed concerns that no one wants to listen to each other anymore, and everyone is seriously preparing for armed conflicts.
Sarah Mullally has been appointed the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to hold the position in its 1400-year history. This appointment could deepen theological divisions with conservative branches of the church in African countries.
British police have identified the attacker of a synagogue in Manchester as a 35-year-old citizen of Syrian origin and have detained three more suspects. Three men are in hospital with serious injuries sustained during the terrorist act.
Two people have died in a knife attack at a synagogue in Manchester, with the suspect also believed to be dead. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is returning home from a summit in Copenhagen.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Russia's actions demonstrate Putin's appetite to continue relentless attacks on Ukraine and acts of interference across Europe. He emphasized that this is a matter of values and freedoms for all of Europe.
Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, which has been approved by Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and a number of Arab countries. Hamas is studying the proposal, while Palestinian Islamic Jihad called it a "recipe for an explosion in the region."
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer. The parties discussed strengthening air defense before winter and coordinating support from allies.
To attract global talent, scientists, academics, and experts, the UK plans to waive visa fees.
Great Britain, Canada, and Australia have officially recognized the state of Palestine. The prime ministers of these countries made relevant statements, emphasizing the desire for peace and conflict resolution through the creation of two states.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce the official recognition of Palestine as a state on Sunday. This comes after Israel rejected his statement, and Benjamin Netanyahu accused Starmer of justifying Hamas terrorism.
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, despite political differences, have formed a strong personal relationship. This unexpected duo offers hope for progress on complex issues, including cooperation on Ukraine.
Donald Trump has stated his desire to keep Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, which the US handed over to Afghan forces in July 2021. He considers the withdrawal of troops from the base a mistake by the Biden administration.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Putin is escalating attacks and violating NATO airspace. Starmer discussed with Trump how to increase pressure on Putin for a peace agreement.
Donald Trump believed that his good relations with Vladimir Putin would help resolve the conflict, but Putin let him down. The American leader hoped for an easy solution to the problem.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed increasing pressure on Putin for a peace deal. They also discussed boosting defense and supporting Ukraine.
