The DSEI exhibition has opened in London, with the Ukrainian defense industry in the spotlight. Weapons production in Ukraine has increased 35-fold.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and his counterparts from Britain and Germany agreed on the agenda for the Ramstein format meeting. Shmyhal thanked the partners for their support and co-organization of the event.
September 9 marks Rescue Service Day and World Agriculture Day. Teddy Bear Day, World Electric Vehicle Day, and Hug Your Boss Day are also celebrated.
The Iskander missile, which Russia used to attack the building of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, contained over 30 foreign parts. Among them were components manufactured in the USA, Japan, Great Britain, and Switzerland.
The number of asylum applications from Ukrainians in the EU and Switzerland increased by 29% in the first half of 2025, reaching 16,000. France leads in the number of applications, as asylum seeker status allows for a long stay in the country.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit the United Kingdom on September 9 to participate in a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. He will hold a series of bilateral meetings.
The company "Ukrspecsystems" will build a drone factory in Great Britain with investments of 200 million pounds, with production scheduled to start in early 2026. The project will create up to 500 jobs and provide access to modern technologies for the British Armed Forces.
Singer Jessie J performed at BBC Radio 2 11 weeks after breast cancer surgery. At the concert, she thanked fans and brought her two-year-old son Sky on stage for the first time.
President Zelenskyy summarized the results of the G7 parliamentary summit, where Ukraine was represented. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Stefanchuk, met with the speakers of the G7 parliaments and the President of the European Parliament, who support Ukraine.
The United Kingdom will allocate £182 million to establish five technical colleges to train personnel for the defense industry. This is part of the largest defense skills development plan in a decade.
Ukraine is preparing for the next meeting in the "Ramstein" format and is working to increase funding for the PURL program. Thanks to PURL, Ukraine has already purchased over $2 billion worth of American weapons.
European leaders, realizing critical gaps in defense capabilities, hope for Donald Trump to fulfill his proposal for security guarantees for Ukraine. Replacing US military capabilities will cost Europe $1 trillion.
About 50,000 children from the occupied territories of Ukraine have undergone "patriotic education" in 116 Russian universities since 2022. They are taught military skills and instilled with an anti-Ukrainian worldview, portraying Ukrainian symbols as manifestations of "extremism."
Newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper made her first international call to Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha. Kyiv perceives this as a sign of respect and a priority in maintaining unwavering support.
Belgium will not transfer blocked Russian funds, as this threatens its reputation as a financial center. Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot confirmed that asset confiscation is not an option for the country.
In August, the meat price index reached a new high, surpassing July's record. The increase is driven by high demand for beef in the US and China amid a reduction in global livestock numbers.
Participants of the "Coalition of the Willing" have declared their readiness to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed this decision.
Users worldwide are reporting massive outages of Google and YouTube services. Most problems occurred with Google Maps, Google Search, and Google Drive.
A selection of five historical films about the Middle Ages offers viewers to immerse themselves in an era of battles, intrigues, and royal dramas. The films cover events from 14th-century Scotland to 15th-century England.
The plane carrying the head of the Spanish government to Paris for the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting broke down. Pedro Sanchez returned to Madrid and promises to join the summit on security guarantees for Ukraine via video link.
Great Britain has transferred £1 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine, using frozen Russian assets. British Defence Secretary John Healey discussed strengthening military support in Kyiv.
European leaders are concerned about a possible new Russian offensive in Ukraine. They are meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss security guarantees and the situation around Pokrovsk.
On September 4, a summit of the "volunteer coalition" on security guarantees for Ukraine will take place in Paris. Participants plan to discuss additional sanctions against Russia during a conversation with Donald Trump.
FIFA has confirmed that tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will cost from $60, but dynamic pricing could raise prices to $6730. FIFA officials recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid significant price increases, as was the case at the 2022 World Cup.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal participated in a meeting of the "coalition of the willing," where a framework of questions regarding security guarantees was discussed. Partners confirmed their readiness to take responsibility for Ukraine's long-term security.
British rock band Radiohead has announced a 2025 tour that will cover five European cities, including London and Madrid. These are the band's first live performances since 2018.
A meeting took place in Kyiv between the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and his British counterpart John Healey. The parties discussed the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, long-term support, and security guarantees.
UK consumer spending on live music in 2024 rose to £6. 68 billion, a 9.5% increase from last year. This growth is largely driven by massive tours by Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and Charli XCX, which filled stadiums.
Great Britain imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation and Ramzan Kadyrov's mother in the list. The restrictions apply to 11 individuals and organizations involved in the re-education of Ukrainian children.
UK Defense Minister John Healey arrived in Kyiv. He will meet with Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal to coordinate issues for the next Ramstein format meeting and discuss defense projects.
