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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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Burbank: “There will be no lasting peace if this peace is not agreed upon by Europe”

The German foreign minister said that there will be no lasting peace without European participation in the negotiations. Burbock also called Putin's Russia the main enemy of European democracy.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:13 PM • 23900 views
G7 links new sanctions against Russia to its participation in peace talks - Reuters

G7 ministers agree to work together on a peace agreement for Ukraine with security guarantees. New sanctions against Russia will depend on its “good faith” participation in negotiations to end the war.

Politics • February 15, 03:07 PM • 24742 views
Zelensky: our plan is to end this war in 2025

At the Munich conference, the President of Ukraine presented a plan to achieve peace in 2025. The plan envisages cooperation with the United States and partners to provide security guarantees and pressure on Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 11:56 AM • 21429 views
Europe quietly working on plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security - AP

The United Kingdom and France are leading the initiative to deploy troops to Ukraine to ensure future peace.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 03:19 PM • 38775 views
“Ukraine is on an irreversible path to NATO": Zelensky had a conversation with Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a phone conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He reaffirmed his unwavering support for Ukraine and its path to NATO, emphasizing that negotiations are impossible without Kyiv's participation.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 10:34 AM • 70645 views
Valentine's Day: history of the holiday and traditions of celebration around the world

Valentine's Day has a long history, dating back to the 3rd century AD and the Roman priest Valentine. Today, this holiday is celebrated in various countries around the world with unique traditions - from valentines to declarations of love for animals.

Society • February 14, 04:03 AM • 35658 views
“Ramstein” under the British chairmanship: new aid packages for Ukraine announced

At a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's defense, the partners announced new military aid packages. Denmark donated an F-16, while other countries are allocating funds for drones, tanks, and air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 12:29 AM • 56070 views
“Peace in Europe is at stake": the EU reacted harshly to Trump's talks with Putin

European leaders express concern over Trump's phone call with Putin about Ukraine. European foreign ministers insist on EU participation in future peace talks.

Politics • February 13, 10:41 AM • 38816 views
Europe demands participation in negotiations and is ready to strengthen support for Ukraine

The foreign ministers of Ukraine and seven European countries declared their readiness to increase support for Ukraine. Europe insists on participating in future peace talks and providing Ukraine with strong security guarantees.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 11:13 PM • 83606 views
Russia's 2024 defense budget exceeds all European budgets combined - The Guardian

In 2024, Russia's defense spending reached $462 billion, exceeding the total military budget of European countries. russia allocated 6.68% of GDP to defense and plans to increase spending by another 14% in 2015.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 06:15 PM • 46081 views
Lasting peace for Ukraine should be backed by security guarantees, it should not be Minsk 3.0 - Gagset

The US Secretary of Defense said that peace for Ukraine requires reliable security guarantees, but not in the Minsk 3. 0 format. NATO membership is not currently seen as a realistic option for a settlement.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 03:11 PM • 26889 views
Rada adopts law on simplified registration of medicines: what will change for Ukrainians

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on simplified drug registration and transparent pricing. The new rules provide for price control of medicines and simplified registration of drugs from the EU, the UK and the US.

Politics • February 12, 11:59 AM • 66421 views
Umerov meets with head of Ramstein meeting Healey: expects new decisions to strengthen the Armed Forces

Ukraine's Defense Minister held talks with his British counterpart, John Healey, before the meeting of the Contact Group. The parties discussed the agenda and the UK's new commitments to support Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 11:42 AM • 25315 views
New US Defense Secretary Pete Hagel calls on NATO to be a lethal force, not a diplomatic club

Pete Hughes arrives at NATO headquarters in Brussels and speaks of the need to strengthen the Alliance. The US Secretary of Defense will participate in the Ramstein meeting, which is being convened by the UK for the first time.

Politics • February 12, 09:53 AM • 33252 views
Umerov at Ramstein today: announces talks on arms and production in Ukraine

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine takes part in a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense in Brussels. They discuss arms supplies for 2025 and the development of the defense industry in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 07:51 AM • 101402 views
Media: New Pentagon chief won't make any statements on new weapons for Ukraine at Ramstein

U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hagel will attend the Ramstein-NATO meeting in Brussels, but no announcements on new weapons for Ukraine are expected. It is worth noting that this is the first time that the UK, not the US, has convened the Ramstein meeting.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 02:49 PM • 41830 views
Briton plans to buy a landfill to find $31 billion worth of bitcoin

James Howells is considering buying a landfill in Newport, where his hard drive with 8,000 bitcoins is located. After losing a lawsuit, this is the only way to get access to the cryptocurrency worth UAH 31 billion.

News of the World • February 11, 12:07 PM • 30292 views
Gas prices in Europe hit 2-year high on weather and dwindling reserves - WSJ

Gas prices in Europe have risen to 58. 25 euros per megawatt-hour due to colder weather and low reserves. The EU's gas storage facilities are only 49% full, which is significantly lower than last year.

Economy • February 10, 12:19 PM • 25976 views
British minister loses his post due to scandalous WhatsApp messages

Health Minister Andrew Gwynne is fired over offensive messages in a private WhatsApp group. He is suspended from the Labor Party over racist and sexist comments.

News of the World • February 9, 08:34 AM • 31388 views
Romance, crazy feelings, love: premieres to watch on Valentine's Day

On February 13, four new romantic films will be released in Ukrainian cinemas. The premieres include a new story about Bridget Jones, a drama with Tom Hanks, and two romantic films about young lovers.

Society • February 8, 03:57 PM • 171583 views
Today Ukraine will choose a representative for Eurovision 2025: where to watch the final and how to vote

The final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2025 will take place today at 18:30. The show will feature 10 finalists and Ukrainian showbiz stars, and the winner will be determined by the jury and viewers via Diia and SMS.

Society • February 8, 01:55 PM • 107633 views
Pentagon announces Hegseth's plans for Ramstein meeting on Ukraine

Pete Hagesse will visit Europe on February 10-17 and participate in the Ramstein meeting. At the meeting, he will reaffirm the US desire for a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine.

Politics • February 8, 04:00 AM • 107444 views
UK summons Russian ambassador: what is the reason

The British Foreign Office summoned the Russian ambassador over the revocation of the accreditation of a British diplomat in Moscow. In response, London withdrew the accreditation of the Russian diplomat and warned of further actions.

News of the World • February 7, 10:55 AM • 24104 views
Briton hits the EuroMillions jackpot: the amount of winnings is impressive

In the UK, a lottery ticket holder won the EuroMillions jackpot of 83. 4 million pounds. The winner guessed all five main numbers and two Lucky Star numbers.

News of the World • February 7, 07:12 AM • 131700 views
Amazon invests $100 billion in cloud technologies and artificial intelligence

Amazon plans to invest more than $100 billion in the development of cloud technologies and artificial intelligence. The company has already allocated $26 billion to expand its capacity, and its annual profit has grown to $20 billion.

News of the World • February 7, 02:34 AM • 32565 views
Politico: New Pentagon chief to attend upcoming Ramstein meeting

Pete Hughes will participate in the Ramstein meeting on February 12 at NATO headquarters. For the first time, the meeting will be hosted by the United Kingdom instead of the United States, and the future leadership of the format remains in question.

Politics • February 6, 07:00 PM • 51719 views
Britain officially convenes Ramstein instead of the United States

For the first time, the UK convenes a meeting of the Ramstein for the United States on February 12 at NATO headquarters. Defense Secretary John Healey holds the 26th meeting to discuss support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 11:48 AM • 137780 views
“The probability is almost zero": Kellogg on returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine

Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg said that the likelihood of Ukraine returning nuclear weapons is “almost zero. ” This is a response to Zelenskyy's words about nuclear weapons as an alternative to NATO membership.

Politics • February 6, 11:27 AM • 31912 views
Umerov announced the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom. The parties discussed the situation at the frontline and preparations for the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 08:53 PM • 81737 views
Putin does not want to negotiate, we must help Ukraine as much as possible - British Foreign Secretary

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that Putin does not want to negotiate. Britain will continue to help Ukraine as much as possible and will call on other partners to do so.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 05:32 PM • 32142 views