British doctors have successfully performed gene therapy on four children with Leber's congenital amaurosis. After a 60-minute operation, the children were able to see objects, recognize their parents' faces, and even read.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy saw no real desire for peace in Russia after Lavrov's speech at the G20. The UK will continue to support Ukraine by allocating 3 billion pounds annually.
British Defense Secretary John Healey supported Zelenskyy's decision to postpone the election during the war. He compared it to a similar move by Churchill during World War II.
At the G20 summit, China supported Trump's proposal to negotiate with the aggressor over the war in Ukraine without Kyiv's participation. US allies opposed this format and consolidated around Zelenskyy.
Czech officials expressed doubts about sending troops to Ukraine for a peacekeeping mission. The decision will depend on the parameters of the ceasefire and the participation of allies, especially the United States.
On February 20, the world celebrates the World Day of Social Justice and other important holidays. Among them are Hooded Sweatshirt Day, Pipe Smoking Day, and Cinematographer and Photographer Day.
The British prime minister will propose a plan to deploy a European peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine to monitor the ceasefire. The United States is to provide air support from bases in Eastern Europe.
Elon Musk said that Zelensky cannot represent Ukraine without restoring press freedom and elections. The leaders of Germany, Britain, Finland, and Norway spoke in support of Ukraine and criticized Trump's statements.
In a conversation with Zelenskyy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for suspending elections during the war. He compared the situation to Britain's actions during World War II.
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the NATO Secretary General about security guarantees and achieving a guaranteed peace. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of broad representation of countries in the process and the impossibility of deception by Putin.
A Lancet study found that life expectancy in Europe has stagnated since 2011 due to unhealthy lifestyles. The Covid-19 pandemic further reduced indicators in most European countries.
Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valeriy Zaluzhnyi commented on the possibility of his participation in the presidential election. He emphasized that the main task now is to survive and preserve the state.
The United Kingdom is considering sending Typhoon fighter jets to protect Ukraine's airspace as part of a peace deal. The government is looking for ways to provide security guarantees without deploying large numbers of ground troops.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefs his European counterparts on talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia. European leaders express concern about the US approach to resolving the war in Ukraine.
Trump said that he supports the deployment of a European military contingent in Ukraine, subject to a peace agreement. Britain, Sweden, and other countries are ready to consider participation in the peacekeeping force, but France has refused.
The Dutch parliament has adopted a resolution on possible participation in a post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine. The UK and Sweden are also considering sending their troops after a peace agreement is reached.
Ruslan Kravchenko met with diplomats to discuss improving the tax environment and integration with the EU. The key topics included reducing the blocking of tax invoices and VAT refunds.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine, Europe, Turkey, and Britain should be involved in developing security guarantees together with the United States. Any negotiations to end the war should not take place without key actors.
The romantic comedy Bridget Jones: In Love with a Boy” grossed $14. 9 million in the first three days of release in the UK. The film set a record for the genre and surpassed Oppenheimer in terms of opening receipts.
British Defense Secretary John Healey has announced the need for radical changes in the defense system due to a new era of threats.
UK lawmakers plan to put to a vote a proposal to send troops to Ukraine after the war. Representatives of all major parties insist on a parliamentary debate on this issue.
The President of the European Commission announced further support for Ukraine and the need to strengthen the EU's defense. At a meeting in Paris, European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace based on Ukraine's sovereignty.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for increased support for Ukraine to achieve a just peace. He emphasized the importance of preserving the principle of “peace through strength” and warned against reducing aid.
An informal meeting of the heads of government of eight European countries on Ukraine will be held in Paris. The meeting will be attended by EU and NATO leaders, including Macron, Scholz and other senior officials.
Scholz considers the debate about the participation of the Bundeswehr in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine premature. The German Defense Ministry has announced its readiness to send troops for support after the war.
The President announced significant progress in the formation of a European military contingent in Ukraine. The United Kingdom and Sweden have already expressed their readiness to join the future military presence.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that European countries should strengthen their defense capabilities to protect Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine supported the proposal to appoint a special representative of Europe for Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Europe's participation in the negotiations and the need to take into account the interests of not only the EU but also the UK.
A mini-summit of European leaders will take place in Paris to discuss support for Ukraine and increased defense spending. The meeting also aims to reassure Kyiv of support.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the country does not plan to send troops to Ukraine. At the same time, Poland is to play a special role through close cooperation with Ukraine, the EU, the US and other partners.