President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on sanctions against 91 maritime vessels of Russia's shadow fleet. These vessels were used to transport oil in circumvention of sanctions.
Following the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, 17 countries announced new support totaling $38 billion. The aid includes funds for drones, air defense, and missiles for Patriot.
Ukraine's partners have announced a new defense support package worth $38 billion. The priority remains strengthening the air defense system and interceptor missiles.
Ukraine will soon announce decisions regarding the first manufacturers to receive permission to export weapons. The priority remains to provide for the Defense Forces and scale up drone production.
Great Britain has announced a new $680 million air defense package for Ukraine. It includes £150 million for the NATO PURL initiative and 1000 British-made missiles.
Northern European countries are concerned that the EU loan to Ukraine could lead partners to abandon bilateral support. This renews discussions about burden-sharing between Northern and Southern Europe.
NATO defense ministers will meet to discuss the implementation of the decisions of the Hague summit, including increasing defense spending and developing the defense-industrial base. A key topic will also be further support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with an additional £500 million to strengthen its air defense. The funds will be used to protect cities and critical infrastructure from missile attacks.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that security guarantees for Ukraine are being formed as a multi-level system that will come into effect after a peace agreement. Key elements are the Armed Forces of Ukraine, an international support coalition, and US participation.
Scientists have found that the long-period nature of Halley's Comet was recorded centuries earlier than previously believed. The monk Ailmer saw it in 1066, and Edmond Halley only demonstrated it was the same object several centuries later.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to resign despite pressure over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador. He has vowed to continue fighting to prevent the populist Reform party from coming to power.
Thames Valley Police are investigating information about Prince Andrew's possible transfer of confidential trade reports to Jeffrey Epstein. This is related to 2010 emails where Andrew sent reports from his trip to Southeast Asia.
Bloomberg learned that Starmer's premiership is under threat after the resignation of key aides. His office insists he is "optimistic."
Britain's top intelligence agencies have briefed political parties, warning of the dangers of foreign interference, from financial donations to coercion. This move comes amid concerns about the vulnerability of British democracy.
Siniša Karan won the repeat elections for the president of Republika Srpska, despite accusations of fraud from the opposition. His election continues Milorad Dodik's course and strengthens separatist sentiments in the region.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš advocates for a ban on social media use for children under 15, citing expert opinions on their harm. Similar measures are being considered by other countries, including France, where such a law has already been approved.
Ukraine seeks to obtain Western security guarantees to deter future Russian aggression. At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that any recognition of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea or Donbas will be legally invalid.
The Chief of Staff to the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has resigned over a scandal surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the US. This occurred due to Mandelson's connections with Jeffrey Epstein and his misleading of officials.
President Zelenskyy announced agreements on the supply of 50 Gripen and 100 Rafale aircraft. Ukraine plans to develop its military aviation.
According to Zelenskyy, ten export centers will be operating in Europe by 2026, and drone production will begin in Germany and the United Kingdom.
The Russian State Duma supported amendments allowing the FSB to disconnect the internet and other communication services in response to "security threats. " This will strengthen state control over communications in Russia.
SBU drones struck a research plant in the Tver region, which produces Decilin-M rocket fuel components for X-55 and X-101 missiles. After the hits, a large-scale fire broke out on the plant's territory.
President Zelenskyy spoke online with the participants of the 30th Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition. He emphasized the importance of developing Ukrainian science even during the war.
About a third of the countries participating in the military AI summit agreed to regulate the use of the technology in combat. However, military giants China and the US refused to participate.
The UN Children's Fund UNICEF has urged governments to criminalize the creation of AI content depicting child sexual abuse, due to the rapid increase in such materials. The organization emphasizes the use of AI to create deepfakes and "undress" children, which has already affected 1.2 million children in 11 countries.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologized for appointing Peter Mandelson, despite his ties to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer stated that Mandelson lied to him about the depth of his relationship with Epstein.
During curling matches in Cortina d'Ampezzo, the lights went out at the Olympic Stadium, delaying the game for five minutes. The organizers did not name the cause of the incident.
Kirill Dmitriev stated a "positive movement" forward in relations between Russia and the US. He accused "war instigators from Europe and Britain" of attempting to hinder the cessation of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
France and Great Britain are preparing a new modification of Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles, based on the successful experience of their use in Ukraine. The development of the Mk2 version will begin in 2026, focusing on improving guidance systems.
EU ambassadors reached an agreement on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. The European Parliament is likely to vote next week.
