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Ukraine and Great Britain discussed strengthening air defense, anti-ballistic projects, and the supply of Meteor missiles for Gripen aircraft. The meeting took place between the acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Chief of the Defence Staff of Britain.
The US is relinquishing leadership of the NATO Security Assistance Group in Germany, which coordinates military aid to Ukraine. The transition will take up to a year, but work with Ukraine will not be interrupted.
Off the coast of Oman, an oil spill is expanding from the sanctioned tanker Caroline Bezengi, which was carrying Russian oil. Ecologists warn of the risk of large-scale pollution due to a breached tank and the monsoon season.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced criticism over plans to involve private investors in tournaments. CEO Kevin Lamour stated his readiness to leave his post due to the project of creating a commercial subsidiary.
SBU and GUR took fourth place in the ranking of European intelligence services by L'Express, scoring 77 points. Experts noted the ingenuity of Ukrainian intelligence services and their complex operations.
Saudi Arabia is preparing a large-scale military operation against the Yemeni Houthis, including a naval and ground offensive. Riyadh is creating an international naval coalition of 14 states to protect shipping.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham informed US President Donald Trump that the country will not ignore its own oil and gas reserves in the North Sea. The government will maintain a pragmatic approach to the energy sector amid economic challenges.
The EU proposes to impose sanctions against over 1,600 companies that help Russia in the war against Ukraine. This is the largest sanctions package, which will increase the number of sanctioned entities by 50%.
FIFA announced the creation of a semi-private subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to raise $4. 2 billion. The plan drew criticism from UEFA and former FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom visited the minesweeping vessel "Cherkasy", received from Britain in 2023. The leaders were also shown drones and unmanned vehicles.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom met with Ukrainian and British sailors after the Sea Breeze exercises. Zelenskyy noted the rapprochement with NATO and the importance of joint security in Europe.
At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, they discussed the protection of Ukraine, as well as London's decision to provide Kyiv with electronic warfare technologies to protect Ukrainian drones.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth. The sides discussed the defense of Ukraine and the development of joint defense production.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the United Kingdom for a meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Key topics of the talks will be air defense, maritime security, and defense production.
The President of Ukraine announced discussions on the Drone Deal and cooperation in the field of armaments. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of funding, technology, and training.
Andy Burnham will hold his first meeting with a foreign leader, hosting Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Britain will transfer to Ukraine the intellectual property of the "Stone Cloak" system and will discuss a drone agreement.
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev stated the need to make life in Great Britain unbearable. The post appeared after a statement by the new Prime Minister of the Kingdom, Andy Burnham, regarding unconditional support for Ukraine.
According to British intelligence, Putin is preparing a direct confrontation with NATO in the coming months, using Trump's distraction on Iran. Russia is already changing the routes of its shadow fleet and conducting live-fire exercises near Plymouth.
The United Kingdom has signed a £20 million contract with Lockheed Martin UK to produce hypersonic targets. The first flight is scheduled for 2027 to prepare for intercepting "Kinzhal" and "Zircon" missiles.
Acting Minister of Defence of Ukraine Yevhenii Khmara discussed strengthening air defence with the new UK Defence Minister. Ukraine counts on support for the project to supply Gripen fighters and Meteor missiles.
The US President changed planes after the NATO summit due to intelligence about a possible missile strike. The old Air Force One has laser defense systems that may not be on the new aircraft.
Google expands access to the agentic AI assistant Spark, announced at I/O. The assistant is available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, but does not work in the European Economic Area.
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed to his British counterpart to organize an international summit on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. A final decision on the meeting has not yet been made.
Three heatwaves have caused historically low soil moisture and water shortages. In France and Spain, tens of thousands of people have been evacuated due to forest fires.
The US has imposed new import duties ranging from 10% to 12. 5% on 60 countries, including the UK, China, and the EU. The measures are linked to insufficient efforts to combat forced labor in the production of goods.
The United Kingdom has stated that its armed forces are ready to defend the country after Iran's threats to attack RAF Fairford airbase. Tehran considers the base a legitimate target due to its use by the United States for strikes on Iran.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Scotland's First Minister that a new independence referendum is impossible. He stressed that a plebiscite would divert attention from the economy and support for families.
The US has deployed special forces units and over 150 medics to the Middle East. Fighters are deployed, bombers are on heightened alert due to a possible escalation with Iran.
A study of 50,000 people found a link between GLP-1 agonists and alopecia. Regulators in the US and UK have received hundreds of reports of hair loss.