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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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Starmer announces meeting with 18 countries on Ukraine on March 2

The British Prime Minister announced a meeting with 18 countries on March 2 to discuss Ukraine and security. Britain is ready to play a key role in securing a deal with Ukraine and strengthening Europe's defense sector.

Politics • February 27, 10:22 PM • 105991 views
Britain is ready to send troops to Ukraine - Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his readiness to provide military support to Ukraine to ensure a peace agreement. He emphasized the importance of cooperation with allies and the inadmissibility of rewarding the aggressor.

News of the World • February 27, 09:13 PM • 95499 views
War in Ukraine will end quickly or never - Trump

Donald Trump has said that the war in Ukraine will either end quickly or not at all. He supports NATO Article 5 and the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine.

News of the World • February 27, 09:11 PM • 25156 views
Starmer: We are focused on bringing an end to the horrific war in Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a focus on ending the war in Ukraine and preventing Putin's return. Britain is ready to increase defense spending to Cold War levels.

News of the World • February 27, 08:56 PM • 22412 views
Trump answers whether he still considers Zelensky a “dictator”

Donald Trump has denied calling Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator. A week ago, Trump criticized the Ukrainian president, calling him a “dictator without elections.

Politics • February 27, 06:40 PM • 42508 views
Starmer and Trump meet in the Oval Office: what the leaders discuss

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump to discuss important issues. The leaders plan to discuss the situation in Ukraine, Russia, trade, and have a joint lunch.

Politics • February 27, 06:23 PM • 30843 views
Turkey should be a key participant in security talks in Europe - Foreign Ministry

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry emphasizes the importance of Turkey's participation in discussions on European security. Turkey, which has the second largest army in NATO, is ready to provide troops for the peacekeeping force.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 04:43 PM • 38651 views
Quiet about the military contingent: no specifics yet, discussion continues

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi said there are no specifics on the deployment of foreign military contingent in Ukraine. He emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach, including the closure of the skies and the presence of allies at sea.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 04:18 PM • 23663 views
The EU needs Ukraine to strengthen its strategic autonomy: research presented in the Rada committees

The study identified three areas where Ukraine could strengthen the EU's strategic autonomy: critical materials, industry, and food. Ukraine's integration could double its GDP in 10 years and create 815,000 jobs.

Business News • February 27, 04:02 PM • 67664 views
Sanctions against the shadow fleet: more than 300 Russian tankers under attack

The UK has imposed sanctions on 40 tankers of Russia's shadow fleet. Together with the EU and Canadian sanctions, more than half of the tankers transporting Russian oil are under restrictions.

Economy • February 27, 03:17 PM • 26634 views
EU is preparing its biggest security initiative since the Cold War: Bloomberg has learned three elements of the plan

The European Union is developing the largest regional security initiative since the Cold War. The plan includes hundreds of billions of euros for defense and consists of three key funding elements.

News of the World • February 27, 09:41 AM • 64296 views
Europe considers creation of a “rearmament bank” or defense fund with British participation - FT

European officials are developing proposals to create a special defense fund to increase military investment. They are considering a “rearmament bank” and a special targeted instrument with a budget of 500 billion euros.

News of the World • February 27, 08:43 AM • 30430 views
British PM asks US to protect future peacekeepers in Ukraine - FT

Keir Starmer called on the United States to provide security support to European peacekeepers who will arrive in Ukraine. The British prime minister emphasized the importance of American support, despite Trump's previous statements.

Politics • February 27, 08:19 AM • 27236 views
Starmer gathers European leaders in London to discuss Trump's plan

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with the leaders of Italy, Germany, Poland, and possibly Zelenskyy on March 2. The participants will discuss Trump's peace initiative for Ukraine and European security issues.

Politics • February 27, 12:18 AM • 112412 views
UK, France ready to send peacekeepers to Ukraine - Trump

Trump said that the US presence in Ukraine as part of the subsoil deal would guarantee security. According to him, Britain and France are ready to send peacekeeping forces.

News of the World • February 26, 06:10 PM • 26714 views
The United States did not support the WTO statement condemning Russian aggression

44 WTO members and Ukraine sign the annual statement condemning the impact of Russia's invasion. For the first time, the United States refused to support the document, indicating a change in its position.

News of the World • February 26, 05:41 PM • 27889 views
Poland will not participate in peacekeeping mission, but will provide logistical assistance - Prime Minister

Polish Prime Minister Tusk said that the country would not directly participate in the EU peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Instead, Poland is ready to provide full logistical support to the European mission with the support of the United States.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 01:36 PM • 25122 views
Only a quarter of Ukrainians are satisfied with life: new research

KIIS conducted a study of personal well-being of Ukrainians using British methodology. 25% are satisfied with life, 62% find meaning in their activities, while 43% experience high anxiety.

Society • February 26, 01:12 PM • 26892 views
Britain, Germany, France and others ready to send troops to guarantee ceasefire in Ukraine - French minister

Britain, Germany, France, and other European countries are ready to send troops to guarantee a ceasefire in Ukraine. The United States plans to support the European peacekeeping force after a ceasefire is reached.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 07:55 AM • 117121 views
Tesla shares plunged sharply after a drop in sales in Europe

Tesla shares fell 9% after sales in the EU and UK nearly halved in January. The company's market capitalization fell below $1 trillion for the first time since November due to competition and Musk's controversial statements.

Economy • February 26, 06:21 AM • 30503 views
Poland to provide Ukraine with 5 thousand more Starlink soon

Poland has ordered an additional 5,000 Starlink terminals for Ukraine and is paying for their subscription fees. Currently, there are 25,000 such devices in Ukraine, most of which are financed by foreign partners.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 02:59 AM • 32235 views
They discussed a visit to the United States: Zelenskyy confirms conversation with Macron

Ukraine's President has a phone conversation with the President of France to discuss his visit to the United States and coordination of joint actions. Britain initiates a meeting of European leaders on March 2 to discuss the war in Ukraine.

Politics • February 25, 08:06 PM • 22894 views
Meetings, agreements, and negotiations with partners are being prepared: Zelensky told what the Ukrainian team is working on

The President of Ukraine announced new aid packages from Britain, Norway, Spain and other countries worth billions of dollars. The Baltic and Nordic countries will provide equipment and training for brigade-sized units.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 07:35 PM • 27201 views
Macron talks with Zelenskiy and Starmer after visit to the US

After returning from Washington, President Macron held talks with the Ukrainian president and the British prime minister. The two leaders discussed how to achieve a lasting peace in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 06:40 PM • 34973 views
UK to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

The United Kingdom plans to gradually increase defense spending to 2. 5% of GDP by 2027, with a further increase to 3%. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it the largest sustainable increase since the Cold War.

News of the World • February 25, 03:15 PM • 25401 views
Britain initiates meeting of European leaders to discuss war in Ukraine

The UK initiates a meeting of European leaders on March 2 to discuss a possible Trump-Russia deal. European countries are concerned about Trump's statements about “serious discussions” with Putin about ending the war.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 02:24 PM • 44192 views
Macron meets Trump: what this dialogue hides amid crisis in US-European relations - BBC

During his visit to the United States, Macron did not argue with Trump's idea of resuming a dialogue with Putin, mentioned the importance of Ukraine's interests, but did not receive any commitments of support from the United States. Changes in global politics create a need for France to work on a strategy for an autonomous Europe

Politics • February 25, 07:54 AM • 31052 views
Starmer-Trump talks to focus on Ukraine - Euractiv

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine's involvement in peace talks. The meeting will take place after Britain announces a new package of sanctions against Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 06:43 AM • 30533 views
Macron explains the purpose of the European contingent in Ukraine

European troops will be deployed in Ukraine only after the peace agreement is signed to ensure its implementation. France and the UK have developed a plan to deploy up to 30,000 peacekeepers, but not at the front or in the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 10:36 PM • 32984 views
Trump refuses to call Putin a dictator

Donald Trump said that he does not use the word “dictator” lightly in reference to Putin. Earlier, he called Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections,” which drew criticism from European leaders.

Politics • February 24, 07:46 PM • 25714 views