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Great Britain

Island nation
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is an island country located in Northwestern Europe. Its total area is over 244 thousand square kilometers, and its population in 2025 is 69.55 million people. The capital of the state is London, one of the world's leading commercial, financial, and cultural centers. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy with a developed economy, ranking among the largest in the world by nominal GDP.
2002
Britain celebrated Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee
2008
A nationwide HPV vaccination program for girls was introduced
2012
London hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games
2014
In a referendum, Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom
2014
Same-sex marriage became legal in England, Wales, and Scotland
2019
Abortion was decriminalized in Northern Ireland
2024
The last coal-fired power plant was closed
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Oleg Nikolenko resigns as Foreign Ministry spokesman

Oleh Nikolenko, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, announced his resignation after 3. 5 years in office, most of which were spent during the difficult period of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Politics • March 8, 02:40 PM • 22552 views
Maritime corridor for humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Gaza could start working on Sunday - von der Leyen

The maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza for the transportation of humanitarian aid is expected to open on Sunday, March 10, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

News of the World • March 8, 02:36 PM • 22158 views
Kamyshyn discusses possibility of producing L119 howitzers in Ukraine with British Defense Minister

Ukraine's Minister for Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshyn and UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps discussed cooperation on defense projects, including the potential production of 105mm L119 howitzers by BAE Systems in Ukraine and cooperation with UK defense think tanks.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 12:48 PM • 21442 views
"I'm in Kyiv to sound the alarm": British Defense Secretary calls on the world to increase support for Ukraine

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps called on the world to support Ukraine in its war against russia during his visit to Kyiv, where he announced a £125 million aid package for Ukraine, including more than 10,000 drones.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 11:15 AM • 105918 views
Germany and Britain will not allow Putin to divide Ukraine's allies - Burbock

Germany and the United Kingdom will not allow Putin to divide Ukraine's allies over military support, maintaining incredible unity and discussing differences behind closed doors.

Politics • March 8, 10:02 AM • 27464 views
An explosion occurred in Skadovsk - media

On the morning of March 8, an explosion occurred in the temporarily occupied Skadovsk, as reported by local residents.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 09:25 AM • 28678 views
UK to provide Ukraine with more than 10 thousand drones - Shapps

The United Kingdom will allocate 125 million pounds to purchase more than 10,000 drones, including attack, reconnaissance and maritime drones, for Ukraine from leading British defense companies.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 07:50 PM • 60412 views
Strengthening air defense and establishing joint weapons production: Zelenskyy meets with British Defense Secretary

President Zelenskyy met with UK Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense, long-range capabilities, arms and ammunition needs, joint weapons production, and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 07:31 PM • 55112 views
Zelensky explains why he appointed General Zaluzhny as Ukraine's ambassador to the UK

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi as Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom to strengthen the alliance between the two countries.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:12 PM • 29054 views
Zelenskyy approves Zaluzhnyi as Ukraine's ambassador to the UK - Foreign Ministry

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, may become Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Politics • March 7, 05:15 PM • 30229 views
An explosion occurs at one of Severstal's largest steel plants in russia: authorities claim a drone attack

An explosion occurred at the Severstal metallurgical plant in the Vologda region of russia, which the authorities called a drone attack. However, the company reported a "technical incident" at the plant.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 01:22 PM • 29294 views
Birthday of the telephone, World Book Day. What else can be celebrated on March 7

On March 7, 1876, American inventor Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the world's first telephone, which revolutionized communication and changed the course of human history.

UNN Lite • March 7, 04:09 AM • 30422 views
"Defense Procurement Agency selects supervisory board members for Prozorro - Defense Ministry

The Defense Procurement Agency will select independent members of the Supervisory Board through the Prozorro system to ensure high standards and transparency in defense procurement.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 10:14 PM • 63001 views
Lithuania suspects that Russia is selling grain from the occupied territories of Ukraine through Baltic ports

Lithuania suspects that Russia is selling grain from the occupied Ukrainian territories through Baltic ports.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:53 PM • 25782 views
We live parallel lives because our schedules don't match - Olena Zelenska talks about her relationship with her husband and children

Olena Zelenska says that she and her husband, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, live parallel lives because of their busy schedules and can only meet for a few hours about once a week.

Society • March 6, 11:38 AM • 29807 views
Britain has proposed its own version of the use of Russian assets to help Ukraine: what is expected

The UK proposes to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a loan or bond to provide financing to Ukraine, with the expectation that they will be reimbursed when Russia pays reparations.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 11:09 AM • 32257 views
British intelligence analyzes the consequences of the destruction of the Russian ship "Sergei Kotov"

British intelligence noted that the "Sergei Kotov" was the third ship lost by the Russian Black Sea Fleet in five weeks.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 10:02 AM • 24733 views
WP: Zelenskaya refused to fly to the US for Biden's speech because of Navalny's widow's presence there. The First Lady's team reacted

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska declined an invitation to attend US President Biden's speech in Congress because she was to be seated next to the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Politics • March 6, 08:22 AM • 34532 views
Syrskyi and Umyerov discussed Ukraine's needs in artillery and anti-aircraft defense with the Minister of Defense of Norway

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discussed with the Minister of Defense of Norway the expansion of cooperation in the defense industry and the urgent military needs of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 01:37 PM • 27952 views
"This is unlikely to speed up the process." Ignat urges not to escalate the temperature on the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine

Germany's decision to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles will not be accelerated because of concerns in Ukrainian society, a spokesman for the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces says.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 10:11 AM • 23046 views
Oil prices fall due to China's new economic reforms

Oil prices fall as China announces plans to restructure its economy and limit industrial growth, raising concerns about future demand.

Economy • March 5, 08:48 AM • 23550 views
London is concerned about the consequences of the leaked conversation between German officers about British aid to Ukraine

The British authorities consider the leak of conversations between Bundeswehr officers about British troops in Ukraine a serious problem, but say it will not affect London's aid to Kyiv or cooperation with Berlin.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 12:48 AM • 40088 views
The premiere of Dune: Part Two" grossed $178 million at the global box office

The second installment of Denis Villeneuve's Dune movie story grossed $178. 5 million in its first week of release worldwide.

Culture • March 4, 09:46 PM • 30317 views
Umerov discussed with British colleagues the implementation of the Maritime Capabilities Development Coalition

The UK Secretary of State for Defense and the Military Commander discussed with the Ukrainian Minister of Defense the possibilities of implementing the Maritime Capability Development Coalition to further expand Ukraine's success in destroying the Russian fleet through the wider use of drones.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 07:26 PM • 69020 views
Police conduct operation against left-wing terrorist group in Berlin

German police have stepped up their search for two other suspected members of the far-left RAF group after arresting one of them in Berlin last week.

News of the World • March 4, 06:10 PM • 24251 views
Shmyhal expects all NATO member states to sign security guarantees with Ukraine

Prime Minister Shmyhal expects all NATO member states and more than 30 other countries to sign security agreements that will guarantee Ukraine's defense.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 04:10 PM • 25468 views
Ukraine managed to demine and return 18 thousand square kilometers of land to the economy in a year - Shmyhal

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announces that 18,000 square kilometers of previously contaminated Ukrainian land have been cleared and returned to economic use over the past year thanks to demining efforts.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 03:05 PM • 21740 views
Shmyhal: Ukraine needs at least $37 billion in aid from partners this year

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says Ukraine needs at least $37 billion in foreign aid.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 12:04 PM • 26535 views
Haitian government declares state of emergency and curfew in Port-au-Prince

The Haitian government has declared a state of emergency and a curfew in Port-au-Prince after thousands of prisoners escaped from the national prison after it was stormed by armed gangs.

News of the World • March 4, 08:55 AM • 23408 views
British government warned of growing terrorist threat

British intelligence has warned MPs of the growing terrorist threat in the UK through intercepted conversations between extremists and the risk of coordinated or lone wolf attacks, especially during Ramadan, which begins on March 10.

News of the World • March 4, 12:18 AM • 35986 views