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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Israeli government has begun construction of 3,401 homes in the E1 area of the West Bank, which, according to the finance minister, "will bury the idea of a Palestinian state. " This move has drawn sharp criticism from the Palestinian Authority and concern from Western allies.
President Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The parties discussed security guarantees, army support, and investments in drone production.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left Downing Street after meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The talks concerned the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at Downing Street, where he was met by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The meeting takes place on the eve of Trump-Putin talks in Alaska.
Britain has abandoned a 30,000-strong peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine, replacing it with air security, training, and demining. The country promises to strengthen sanctions against Russia without involving troops on the front.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. The meeting will take place as Europe prepares for the outcome of Trump's talks with his Russian counterpart.
During a video conference with European allies, Donald Trump stated that he would demand an unconditional ceasefire from Putin. He also promised a US contribution to security guarantees developed by the "Coalition of the Determined."
The Coalition of the Willing opposes restrictions on the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a future peace agreement and rejects the Kremlin's veto right on Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO. Leaders supported Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced the coordination of further steps and close cooperation with partners. He called for financing drone production and joining the PURL tool for purchasing American weapons.
US President Donald Trump held online consultations with European leaders, including the presidents of Poland and Ukraine, which lasted over an hour. Five common principles for ending the war in Ukraine were discussed.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that there can be no negotiations on Ukraine without Ukraine. According to him, a "coalition of the willing" is ready to deploy "stabilization forces" when the time is right, or impose sanctions where necessary.
Keir Starmer held a conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof. The parties discussed support for Ukraine and agreed that "no decisions about Ukraine's future should be made without Ukraine's participation."
In July 2025, Russia carried out 6,200 kamikaze drone attacks on Ukraine, exceeding the June record of 5,600. British intelligence notes that Russia combines drone attacks with missile strikes to exhaust Ukrainian air defense.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Budget approved the bill on the revision of the state budget, increasing expenditures for non-military needs. Additional funds will be directed to the reserve fund, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, school meals, and the purchase of medicines.
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group ("Ramstein") will take place in September. Ukraine and Great Britain discussed preparations for the meeting and the development of joint productions.
Traffic to popular porn sites in the UK has almost halved since the introduction of mandatory age verification. Pornhub and XVideos lost about 47% of visitors, while xHamster lost 39%.
France, Germany, and Great Britain have warned the UN about their readiness to impose sanctions against Iran. This will happen if Iran does not resume negotiations on its nuclear program by the end of August 2025.
The EU and over 24 countries are calling on Israel to urgently allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The humanitarian situation in the region has reached a critical level, with 2.4 million residents at risk of starvation.
After 2022, European defense enterprises tripled the pace of building new production facilities, deploying over 7 million square meters of capacity. This is the largest rearmament surge in the region in decades.
Ukraine is considering freezing the front, recognizing Russia's control over occupied lands, provided there are security guarantees and a path to NATO. This comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Putin.
The Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada discussed support for Ukraine and efforts to end Russian aggression. They welcomed Trump's initiatives, emphasizing that peace must be achieved in cooperation with Ukraine.