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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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NATO-like: Trump stated that Ukraine will be provided with protection

Donald Trump stated that Ukraine will receive NATO-like protection with the support of European leaders. He confirmed that Ukraine will not become a NATO member but will receive security guarantees.

Politics • August 18, 07:06 PM • 5719 views
Any scenarios involving the appearance of NATO military contingent in Ukraine are unacceptable - Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated the unacceptability of NATO military contingent appearing in Ukraine. Moscow calls on Britain not to hinder negotiations, accusing it of prolonging the conflict.

Politics • August 18, 06:48 PM • 5365 views
Zelenskyy arrived at the White House and met with TrumpVideo

Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, where he was met by Donald Trump. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukraine expects from the meeting an understanding of the parameters of future security guarantees and the приближення of a trilateral meeting.

Politics • August 18, 05:15 PM • 4057 views
European and NATO leaders arrived at the White House for a meeting with TrumpVideo

EU, UK, and NATO leaders arrived at the White House. Among them were the NATO Secretary General, the head of the European Commission, the prime ministers of Britain and Italy, the presidents of Finland and France, and the German Chancellor.

Politics • August 18, 05:00 PM • 3965 views
Zelenskyy coordinated positions with European and NATO leaders before meeting with TrumpVideo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leaders of Finland, Great Britain, Italy, the EC, and NATO in Washington. They coordinated their positions before the start of negotiations with US President Donald Trump.

Politics • August 18, 04:51 PM • 3211 views
Starmer ready to support peace deal with Ukraine without ceasefire condition

The UK will support a peace deal with Ukraine, even without a prior ceasefire. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the agreement must ensure lasting peace and security for Ukrainians.

Politics • August 18, 01:21 PM • 53915 views
European leaders to meet Zelensky before his talks with Trump - Le Monde

European leaders will hold a preparatory meeting with the President of Ukraine in Washington. This will take place before his meeting with Donald Trump at the White House.

Politics • August 18, 12:19 PM • 3906 views
Zelenskyy: Russian strike is absolutely demonstrative before the meeting in Washington, in Odesa the enemy attacked an energy facility of an Azerbaijani companyPhotoVideo

Russian troops struck Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy region, and Odesa, killing civilians, including children. This happened on the eve of a meeting in Washington regarding ending the war.

War in Ukraine • August 18, 10:44 AM • 3803 views
COVID-19 appears to cause blood vessel aging, but in women - study

The study found that SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with increased arterial stiffness in women, especially in severe cases of the disease. This effect was not observed in men, which may explain the prolonged course of COVID-19 in women.

COVID-19 • August 18, 08:01 AM • 2838 views
"Peace" that demands Kyiv surrender Donbas is unacceptable - EU Ambassador to Ukraine

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova called "peace" that demands Ukraine give up the unoccupied parts of Donbas unacceptable. She emphasized that the EU will not tolerate peace that is just another word for Ukraine's capitulation.

Politics • August 17, 07:47 PM • 11269 views
Coalition of the Willing is ready to deploy deterrence forces in Ukraine and take the sky and sea under protection - statement

The Coalition of the Willing declares its readiness to deploy deterrence forces in Ukraine after the cessation of hostilities. Multinational forces will protect the air and sea space.

Politics • August 17, 06:51 PM • 77286 views
Trump to meet Zelensky one-on-one, without European leaders - Bild

The US President will hold a one-on-one meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, and then representatives of the EU and NATO will join them. A joint working dinner and discussions in an expanded format are planned.

Politics • August 17, 03:35 PM • 30621 views
Charles III modernized Sandringham: solar energy powers the entire estate and part of the national grid

King Charles III of Great Britain modernized his Sandringham residence by installing a 2. 3-hectare solar farm. It powers the entire estate and supplies the surplus to the national grid.

UNN Lite • August 17, 11:21 AM • 129290 views
South Korea topped the OECD construction mortality ranking

South Korea's construction sector has been recognized as the most dangerous among OECD countries with a rate of 1. 6 deaths per 10,000 workers. This is twice the OECD average.

News of the World • August 17, 08:14 AM • 6620 views
Before Zelenskyy's visit to Washington: leaders of the "coalition of the willing" to hold a video meeting tomorrow

Leaders of the "coalition of the willing" will hold a video conference on Sunday before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington. The meeting will be co-chaired by Macron, Merz, and Starmer.

Politics • August 16, 01:32 PM • 49975 views
Starmer: Trump's efforts brought us closer than ever to ending Russia's war in Ukraine, the next step should be negotiations with Zelensky's participation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Donald Trump's efforts brought the end of Russia's war in Ukraine closer. The next step should be negotiations with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Politics • August 16, 11:13 AM • 8021 views
European leaders held a second conversation with Zelensky without Trump - report

European leaders held a second conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky without the participation of US President Donald Trump. This happened after the first joint conversation, where Trump discussed negotiations with Putin in Alaska.

Politics • August 16, 08:55 AM • 7065 views
"The conversation was not easy": Trump and Zelensky spoke for an hour, then European and NATO leaders joined - Axios

Donald Trump held a conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky with the participation of US representatives. Later, leaders of a number of European countries and NATO joined them; the discussion was not easy.

Politics • August 16, 07:23 AM • 11271 views
Putin met with American presidents 48 times: history of meetings and consequences

Since 2000, Vladimir Putin has met with five US presidents approximately 48 times. These meetings included discussions on nuclear security, arms reduction, and conflicts that shaped relations between the countries.

Politics • August 16, 05:54 AM • 5912 views
Red carpet for Putin, no ceasefire for Trump: Bloomberg summarized the Alaska summit

The meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska did not yield public results regarding an end to the war in Ukraine. Details of the conversations, particularly in the limousine, remained undisclosed, raising concerns about possible agreements.

Politics • August 16, 05:51 AM • 7959 views
Former German Ambassador to the USA on disappointment with the Alaska summit: a red carpet for Putin, but nothing for Trump, Ukraine, and EuropeVideo

The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska brought no real progress in countering Russian aggression in Ukraine. Former German Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger called the meeting a victory for Putin.

Politics • August 16, 04:42 AM • 4862 views
White House reaches out to EU: virtual meeting between US President and European leaders expected in the morning

US President Donald Trump will hold talks with European Union leaders upon his return from Alaska. Today, there will be a meeting of ambassadors, followed by a virtual conversation with the heads of European states.

Politics • August 16, 01:50 AM • 6924 views
Czech Foreign Minister compared Alaska summit to Munich Conference

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský compared the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska to the 1938 Munich Conference. He quoted Anthony Eden on the temporary appeasement through a policy of concessions to violence.

Politics • August 15, 10:19 PM • 5435 views
Russia could lose up to 2 million troops trying to occupy four regions of Ukraine - British Ministry of Defense

The UK Ministry of Defense predicts that it will take Russia more than 4. 4 years to fully capture four Ukrainian regions. During this time, Russia could lose up to 2 million troops.

Society • August 15, 08:15 PM • 4424 views
Britain to deploy troops to Ukraine within a week of ceasefire - The Telegraph

Great Britain plans to send hundreds of military instructors and engineers to Ukraine within the first week after a truce. This will help restore the Armed Forces of Ukraine and patrol the sky to prevent ceasefire violations.

Politics • August 15, 08:15 PM • 216348 views
London wants to become the new home for the Super Bowl: British Ambassador to the USA launched sports diplomacy

British Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson is lobbying for the Super Bowl to be held in London. This will strengthen the city's status as a global sports capital and attract American fans.

Sports • August 15, 12:54 PM • 4083 views
Macron and Zelensky discussed before Trump-Putin summit, agreed to meet after Alaska

French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before the Trump-Putin summit. The leaders agreed to meet after the events in Alaska, without specific dates.

Politics • August 15, 11:40 AM • 162143 views
Great Britain is ready to deploy troops in Ukraine if a ceasefire is reached

British Defense Minister John Healey stated his readiness to deploy British troops in Ukraine after a ceasefire. This comes ahead of a meeting between the US and Russian presidents, which could pave the way for a peaceful settlement.

Politics • August 15, 11:26 AM • 6183 views
Israel begins construction of a settlement that will "bury" the idea of a Palestinian state

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the start of construction of a new settlement, which is intended to divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem. This step, he said, will block the creation of a Palestinian state.

News of the World • August 15, 04:16 AM • 8446 views
Trump and Putin's meeting in Alaska: what is known so far

The presidents of the USA and the Russian Federation will hold talks in Alaska on Friday. The meeting was initiated by Putin, Zelensky emphasizes the impossibility of deciding Ukraine's fate without its participation.

Politics • August 14, 02:23 PM • 251200 views