The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of defining a clear position on security guarantees to achieve lasting peace. He also emphasized the need to increase arms production in Europe.
Leaders from various countries, including Ukraine, France, and Great Britain, spoke at the "coalition of the willing" meeting in London. Approximately 25 countries are expected to join the call.
Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron discussed peaceful settlement and the efforts of the US and Ukraine. They also spoke about increasing aid to Ukraine and maintaining international support.
G7 foreign ministers expressed support for Ukraine, called for a ceasefire and discussed additional sanctions against Russia. They condemned Russia's military assistance from the DPRK and Iran.
The Russian army launched a missile strike on the center of a residential area in Kryvyi Rih. The head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration reported that this is another proof of the Russians' war against civilians.
The French President spoke with Zelensky and the British Prime Minister to discuss a ceasefire proposal. Macron noted that Russian aggression must stop.
G7 countries called on Russia to reciprocate the ceasefire in Ukraine, as Kyiv did. They stressed the need for security measures to prevent a resumption of aggression.
High-ranking officials from Iran, Russia and China gathered in Beijing to discuss Tehran's nuclear program. China expressed hope that the meeting would contribute to the resumption of diplomatic efforts.
The Kremlin is using the same narratives as to justify the invasion of Ukraine to create conditions for aggression against NATO countries. The narratives are adapted to the tension between Western states.
The British Prime Minister said he was not surprised by Russia's rejection of a ceasefire. He called on allies to increase pressure on Moscow and provide security guarantees to Ukraine.
G7 foreign ministers are meeting in Canada amid disagreements between US allies and Trump over foreign policy and tariffs. They will discuss Ukraine and the Russian shadow fleet.
The National Assembly of France adopted a resolution on the seizure of frozen Russian assets to increase support for Ukraine. 288 deputies voted in favor.
About 15 countries are interested in providing security guarantees to Ukraine. Defense ministers discussed options for a new security architecture for Ukraine without the participation of the United States.
Britain and France are developing a plan to guarantee Ukraine's security. It envisages the deployment of troops and the creation of a coalition of states to protect against Russian aggression.
German concern Rheinmetall has announced its readiness to provide weapons for an international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. The company can offer more than 2,000 items of weapons, including tanks and armored vehicles.
The British Defense Secretary stated that European countries will accelerate the creation of a coalition to provide security guarantees to Ukraine. Great Britain and France are leading the planning work.
Ukraine has carried out the largest drone attack on Russia, hitting several regions, including Moscow. This led to infrastructure disruptions and the suspension of communications.
Britain has withdrawn the accreditation of a Russian diplomat and his wife. This was in response to the persecution of British diplomats in Russia and the filing of unfounded accusations.
According to the BBC, Britain, along with France and Germany, assisted Ukraine and the US in reaching a ceasefire agreement. The focus is now on Russia, whether it wants peace.
The captain of the container ship "Solong" was detained on suspicion of involvement in the collision of ships in the North Sea. He turned out to be a citizen of Russia, the investigation is ongoing.
In the North Sea, a cargo ship collided with an oil tanker. The captain of the cargo ship has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence, and an investigation is underway.
In Great Britain, a 16th-century painting "Madonna and Child" by Antonio Solario, stolen from a museum in Italy more than 50 years ago, was discovered. The lawyer promised to return the painting to the city of Belluno.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the agreement reached between the USA and Ukraine for a 30-day ceasefire. He urged Russia to agree to halt hostilities and announced a meeting of leaders regarding further steps.
The US Army tanker "Stena Immaculate" carrying aviation fuel collided with a Portuguese container ship off the coast of Britain. One crew member is missing, the fire continues, and three countries are conducting a rescue operation.
The US Secretary of State stated that the issue of easing sanctions against Russia has not yet been discussed. He emphasized the importance of European involvement in resolving the war and close cooperation with Britain and France.
J. D. Vance spoke at the National League of Cities conference in Washington about housing affordability issues. He linked the rise in housing prices to illegal immigration and emphasized the importance of homeownership for American society.
In the North Sea near the city of Hull, the cargo ship Solong collided with the oil tanker Stena Immaculate. As a result of the incident, a fire broke out, and all crew members were successfully evacuated to shore.
British Prime Minister Starmer plans to hold a second meeting of allies regarding the introduction of a peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine. Leaders of NATO and Commonwealth countries willing to provide military forces will participate in the virtual meeting.
The UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy intends to unblock the frozen funds from the sale of "Chelsea" by Abramovich. The government wants to allocate £2.3 billion for aid to Ukraine.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has revoked the accreditation of two British diplomats, accusing them of intelligence activities. The diplomats must leave the territory of Russia within two weeks.