British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will sign an agreement on mutual assistance in the event of an armed attack. The document also provides for the joint development of a missile system and measures to mitigate the consequences of Brexit.
Donald Trump will make a two-day state visit to Great Britain in September. He will be the first leader to be received by the British monarch on a state visit for the second time.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced an increase in the Franco-British Joint Expeditionary Force to 50,000 troops. These forces, now called the Franco-British Combined Force, could be deployed in Ukraine.
On July 10, a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing took place, where countries agreed to strengthen economic pressure on Russia, including sanctions, to achieve a ceasefire and negotiations. Economic and military support for Ukraine will also continue.
Great Britain and France have agreed to jointly use their nuclear deterrence potential. This decision is a clear warning to the Kremlin and a response to threats from Russia.
The meeting of the Coalition of the Willing has begun in Rome, where UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron joined by phone. The discussion revolves around a peacekeeping mission to deter Russia and the need to force Putin to the negotiating table.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron will announce a new defense relationship, which will include a commitment to combine nuclear arsenals. This will take place during a three-day state visit, where they will also discuss a migration agreement and support for Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to intensify the fight against illegal migration across the English Channel. The leaders discussed new solutions, including the possible deportation of migrants to France in exchange for accepting asylum seekers.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome, assuring support for Ukraine and expressing hope for a swift start to negotiations regarding EU accession. He emphasized that Ukraine's security is linked to Europe's security.
President Zelenskyy instructed Defense Minister Umerov to prepare for the next "Ramstein" meetings in various formats. Ukraine expects new steps for stability from the format in August-September.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer coordinated diplomatic work. They discussed expectations from the meeting of the coalition of the willing in Rome and additional funding for drone production.
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have disagreements regarding aid to Ukraine within the framework of the "coalition of the willing" and approaches to communicating with Donald Trump. France is irritated by Britain's decision to engage with Trump, while London is annoyed by Paris's approach to negotiations.
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.