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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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Britain announced a new package of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Great Britain announced a new package of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including £20 million for energy support and £5. 7 million for humanitarian needs. The aid also includes medical mentorship and training for Ukrainian pilots at a British airbase.

Politics • February 24, 06:33 AM • 5257 views
Zelenskyy reacted to Zaluzhnyi's high-profile interview and stated that he would not discuss details

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that public discussion of the details of Valerii Zaluzhnyi's interview is inappropriate, as it concerns a warring army. He has not spoken with Zaluzhnyi since the publication.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 02:35 PM • 13461 views
President: foreign contingent needed closer to the front, but no one wants to be on the "front line"

President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine wants to see a foreign contingent closer to the front line, not in rear cities. France and Britain are ready to provide a brigade each, and other countries are also expressing readiness.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 09:24 AM • 7443 views
Infamous photo of former Prince Andrew after arrest displayed in the LouvrePhoto

The British group "Everyone Hates Elon" displayed a photo in the Louvre of Andrew, who was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He is accused of transferring confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.

News of the World • February 23, 08:38 AM • 77602 views
Britain risks suffering the greatest economic losses due to Trump's new tariff policy

Great Britain could become the country most affected by new US import duties due to significant exports of services and goods. A fall in the pound and an impact on the Bank of England's monetary policy are predicted.

Economy • February 23, 01:01 AM • 6308 views
British Defense Minister said he hopes for the deployment of British troops in Ukraine

British Defense Secretary John Healey stated his desire to deploy British troops in Ukraine after the end of hostilities. This would mean achieving peace and security in Europe.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 04:34 PM • 5165 views
Boris Johnson calls on West to send "peaceful ground forces" to Ukraine

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson proposes that the West deploy troops in Ukraine. He believes this would help deter Russian occupiers and demonstrate support.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 07:57 PM • 7142 views
Ukraine imposes sanctions against 225 captains of Russia's "shadow fleet" and military-industrial complex companies

President Zelenskyy signed decrees imposing sanctions against 225 captains of vessels exporting Russian oil products. Sanctions were also imposed on 46 Russian citizens, 2 Iranian citizens, and 44 Russian companies serving the military-industrial complex.

Politics • February 21, 09:59 AM • 33912 views
The UK government plans to remove Prince Andrew from the line of royal succession

The British government is considering adopting a special law to officially exclude Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the list of contenders for the throne. The goal is to protect the monarchy's reputation.

Society • February 21, 01:12 AM • 6069 views
Police continued searches at former home of ex-Prince Andrew a day after his arrestVideo

British police continued searching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home after his arrest. He is under investigation on suspicion of abuse of office related to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

News of the World • February 20, 01:02 PM • 4067 views
Trump reportedly struggled to stay awake at the inaugural Peace Council meeting - mediaVideo

US President Donald Trump, according to the Daily Beast, almost fell asleep during speeches at the inaugural meeting of the "Peace Council". Cameras repeatedly captured him with his eyes closed, which was not the first such incident.

News of the World • February 20, 08:31 AM • 46954 views
Ukraine's defense product exports could reach "several billion dollars" this year - NSDC Deputy Secretary

Ukraine could export military goods and services worth "several billion dollars" this year. The possibility of introducing a tax on these exports is being considered.

Economy • February 20, 07:56 AM • 24875 views
Britain refused the US to use bases for air strikes on Iran

Great Britain did not allow the United States to launch air strikes on Iran from British bases, including Diego Garcia. This decision led to Trump's refusal to support the agreement on the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

Politics • February 20, 12:52 AM • 12002 views
"The law must be upheld" - King Charles III reacted to the arrest of his brother Prince Andrew

King Charles III of Great Britain expressed concern over the arrest of his brother, Prince Andrew, who is suspected of abuse of power. He emphasized the need for a full and fair investigation.

Politics • February 19, 02:47 PM • 5726 views
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US vs. Iran: Will there be a major war in the Middle East and what's in it for Ukraine?

Relations between the US and Iran are escalating over Tehran's nuclear program, threatening a major war in the Middle East. Ukraine is interested in peace to avoid rising oil prices and the strengthening of the Russian Federation.

Politics • February 19, 02:46 PM • 93663 views
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Zaluzhnyi's high-profile interview: expert explained whether it can be considered that the election campaign has started in Ukraine

Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi gave an interview where he spoke about the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive and SBU searches. Political observer Hennadii Dubov analyzed the interview, noting that it is not a bid for elections, but an element of political criticism of the current government.

Politics • February 19, 12:37 PM • 50488 views
Ex-Minister Halushchenko received $13 million in 4 years in office - NABUVideo

NABU and SAP found that former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko received almost $13 million over 4 years. These funds were legalized through a fund on the island of Anguilla and offshore companies.

Society • February 19, 10:24 AM • 4821 views
Former Prince Andrew arrested after police statement on complaint related to Epstein case

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police are investigating a complaint regarding the transfer of confidential materials to Jeffrey Epstein.

News of the World • February 19, 10:20 AM • 5314 views
Trump urges Britain not to cede Diego Garcia island to Mauritius - reason revealed

US President Donald Trump has urged Great Britain to maintain full control over Diego Garcia island. This would allow strikes against Iran if necessary.

Politics • February 19, 09:56 AM • 6736 views
"Come on, Europe": Boris Johnson urges EU to provide Ukraine with all weapons to defeat Russia

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Europe to truly support Ukraine by providing it with all weapons, including long-range missiles. He emphasized the need to stop Russia's "shadow fleet" activities and unfreeze Russian assets.

Politics • February 19, 12:51 AM • 28356 views
We cannot say that the result is sufficient - Zelenskyy on negotiations in Geneva

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the results of the negotiations in Geneva are insufficient. He emphasized the need for further meetings, preferably in February, with the participation of European countries.

Politics • February 18, 06:39 PM • 4766 views
F-series fighters: from the iconic "Top Gun" to the modern F-35PhotoVideo

UNN tells about the uniqueness of American aircraft, how much the machines cost, and what made them popular.

News of the World • February 18, 03:06 PM • 90934 views
Zelenskyy: PURL is a reliable mechanism for American air defense missiles to counter Russian ballistic missiles; we count on its continued operation

The PURL program remains a reliable mechanism for purchasing American air defense missiles. Contributions of $584 million have already been announced for 2026, but the need reaches $15 billion.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:30 PM • 3574 views
SBU searches at the then Commander-in-Chief's office and the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive - Zaluzhnyi gave an interview to AP

Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi spoke about the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive due to a lack of resources and the SBU searches in 2022, which he regarded as an act of intimidation. He warned the President's Office about his readiness to call in military personnel to protect the command center.

Society • February 18, 01:07 PM • 5571 views
Zelenskyy revealed the task for the Ukrainian delegation in Geneva after noting Russia's attempts to prolong negotiations

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Ukrainian negotiators before the second day of talks in Geneva. He noted that Russia is trying to prolong the negotiations and set the task of making them productive.

Politics • February 18, 09:44 AM • 29267 views
One in five Europeans supports dictatorship under certain circumstances - poll

An AboutPeople poll showed that 22% of Europeans consider dictatorship better than democracy in certain cases. 26% support a leader who restricts democratic rights.

Society • February 18, 03:26 AM • 6130 views
Umerov held a "separate meeting" with Western partners after talks with Russia in Geneva

Rustem Umerov met with representatives of the USA, France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. The parties discussed the results of the negotiations and synchronized approaches for further steps.

Politics • February 18, 12:10 AM • 7080 views
Halushchenko stated in court that he could find "20-30 million" for bail

Former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko stated in court his readiness to post bail of 20-30 million hryvnias. He is suspected of participating in a criminal organization and legalizing over 7.4 million US dollars.

Politics • February 17, 04:20 PM • 5085 views
Representatives of a number of European countries are present at the trilateral talks in Geneva - Media

Trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia are taking place in Geneva. National security advisors from France, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain are "monitoring the third negotiation session."

War in Ukraine • February 17, 03:35 PM • 3847 views
British delegation arrived at the venue of Russia, US, and Ukraine talks in Geneva - Russian media

The UK delegation, led by Starmer's security adviser Jonathan Powell, arrived in Geneva. It will try to obtain information on the outcomes of the negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:48 PM • 5836 views