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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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Putin wants to stop arms supplies to Ukraine in exchange for Trump's proposed ceasefire - Bloomberg

According to Bloomberg, Putin demands the cessation of arms supplies to Ukraine for the duration of the ceasefire. He insists on a number of conditions before agreeing to end the aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 10:55 AM • 130124 views
Ukraine has joined the UN complaint over Russian satellite disruption - report

Ukraine and seven other countries have filed a complaint with the UN over satellite communication disruptions suspected to be caused by Russia. The disruptions are affecting television, aviation, and shipping.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 09:47 AM • 101418 views
UK and EU advance talks on seizing of frozen Russian assets - Bloomberg

The UK and the EU are discussing the seizing of frozen Russian assets to increase defence spending and increase pressure on Putin. The negotiations will include legal and financial cover for the confiscation.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 06:52 AM • 21512 views
The International Civil Aviation Organization will continue to consider the case of the downing of flight PS752 in Iran - Sybiha

Iran tried to avoid responsibility by denying the jurisdiction of the ICAO Council. However, the case will be considered on the merits in favor of Ukraine, Canada, Sweden and Great Britain.

Politics • March 18, 02:07 AM • 14721 views
Putin must make a choice whether he is serious about peace, but so far I don't see it - Lammy

British Minister David Lammy called on Putin to prove the seriousness of intentions for peace with a complete ceasefire. So far, there are no signs of this, but the G7 is preparing tools for negotiations.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 05:53 PM • 101120 views
US intelligence sharing pause “did not have a significant impact” - Lammy

According to the British Foreign Secretary, the pause in intelligence sharing and military aid from the US was brief and did not have a significant impact on Ukraine. Britain is ready to deploy troops with US support.

Politics • March 17, 05:29 PM • 59614 views
More than 30 countries may join the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine - Starmer's office

More than 30 countries may join the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine, Starmer's spokesman said. A coalition meeting is scheduled for Thursday.

Politics • March 17, 01:00 PM • 15731 views
Britain is ready to deploy its troops to Ukraine indefinitely - Media

The United Kingdom is considering deploying its troops to Ukraine as peacekeepers for a long term. Up to 30,000 soldiers from different countries may be involved in the mission.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 12:57 PM • 29093 views
Sybiha called on the EU to strengthen Ukraine's and Europe's defense capabilities as soon as possible

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sybiha called on the EU to strengthen the defense capabilities of Ukraine and Europe. He proposed using more frequent aid packages for various sectors.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 09:49 AM • 70718 views
Macron: Russia's permission is not required for the deployment of troops in Ukraine

France, Great Britain and other countries can deploy several thousand military contingents in Ukraine to guarantee security after the ceasefire, even without Russia's consent.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 08:00 AM • 84861 views
The US is discussing a settlement of the situation in Ukraine with Europe - Vitkoff

The US is in contact with Great Britain, Norway, France, Finland and other European countries regarding the settlement of the situation in Ukraine. The terms of the ceasefire are also being discussed.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 03:07 AM • 23373 views
Zelenskyi announced the next "Ramstein" in Brussels and new security guarantees

Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced preparations for a meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine in the "Ramstein" format in Brussels. Meetings on security guarantees for Ukraine are also being prepared.

War in Ukraine • March 16, 08:19 PM • 18569 views
Iran condemned the US and British airstrikes on Yemen

Esmail Baghaei condemned the US, British and Israeli airstrikes on Yemen, calling it a gross violation of international law. He stressed the responsibility for ending the aggression.

News of the World • March 16, 01:30 PM • 26276 views
Australia is ready to consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his country is ready to discuss sending peacekeeping forces to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire.

News of the World • March 15, 09:23 PM • 18622 views
Scholz calls on Russia to work towards achieving a "just peace" in Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Russia to stop attacks on Ukrainian cities and embark on the path to lasting peace. The President of Ukraine stressed the importance of security guarantees.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 03:08 PM • 19039 views
Dutch Prime Minister says it's necessary to "put pressure on Russia"

Dick Schoof stated the importance of putting pressure on Russia to reach a truce with Ukraine. He emphasized the necessity of negotiations after the meeting of leaders on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 02:28 PM • 17284 views
Starmer: we must prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons

The British Prime Minister announced his intention to prevent the increase of nuclear weapons.

News of the World • March 15, 02:15 PM • 17903 views
The "coalition of the willing" summit discussed the fate of frozen Russian assets

The "coalition of the willing" summit discussed strengthening sanctions against Russia, including the possibility of seizing frozen assets. The leaders also discussed ways to strengthen military support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 02:02 PM • 44538 views
Starmer: there are "two pressure points" that we can apply to Russia

The British Prime Minister stated that in order to get Russia to the negotiating table, it is necessary to increase military aid to Ukraine and increase sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 01:51 PM • 19402 views
Starmer stated that any peace plan for Ukraine would require US cooperation

Keir Starmer stated that plans for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire must involve US cooperation. He insisted that Trump is "committed to lasting peace."

War in Ukraine • March 15, 01:31 PM • 20810 views
"Coalition of the willing" is moving into the operational phase, meeting planned for Thursday - Starmer

Keir Starmer has announced the transition of the "coalition of the willing" to the operational phase. A meeting of military personnel will take place on Thursday to support a possible ceasefire and the search for a just peace.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 01:22 PM • 177388 views
A ceasefire could have already been in place, but Russia is doing everything to prevent it - Zelenskyy

The President of Ukraine stated that Russia is doing everything to prevent a 30-day ceasefire, even though the proposal is already on the table. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of putting pressure on Russia to achieve peace.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 01:19 PM • 17099 views
"Coalition of the Willing": Zelenskyy called on partners for a clear position on security guarantees for Ukraine

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.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 01:08 PM • 152508 views
Zelenskyy, Macron, Starmer and others spoke at the "coalition of the willing" meeting

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.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 11:53 AM • 19962 views
British Prime Minister and French President discussed support for Ukraine

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.

Politics • March 14, 10:56 PM • 25760 views
G7 countries reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and called on Russia for a ceasefire

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.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 07:33 PM • 19514 views
Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih: the target was a residential area

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.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 06:41 PM • 27189 views
Russia's "delay tactics" must stop - Macron

The French President spoke with Zelensky and the British Prime Minister to discuss a ceasefire proposal. Macron noted that Russian aggression must stop.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 06:32 PM • 18158 views
G7 warned Russia about new sanctions if a ceasefire is not agreed - Reuters

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.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 01:56 PM • 14218 views
Iran, Russia and China discuss Tehran's nuclear issues in Beijing

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.

News of the World • March 14, 05:53 AM • 14451 views