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British Prime Minister Starmer plans to hold a second meeting of allies regarding the introduction of a peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine. Leaders of NATO and Commonwealth countries willing to provide military forces will participate in the virtual meeting.
The UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy intends to unblock the frozen funds from the sale of "Chelsea" by Abramovich. The government wants to allocate £2.3 billion for aid to Ukraine.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has revoked the accreditation of two British diplomats, accusing them of intelligence activities. The diplomats must leave the territory of Russia within two weeks.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz stated that Germany cannot have its own nuclear weapons due to international treaties. He suggests discussing the integration of their nuclear weapons with France and Britain for the defense of Europe.
Trump privately stated that the mining agreement is not enough to restore U. S. aid to Ukraine. He demands concessions from Zelensky regarding the occupied territories and the holding of elections.
Donald Trump "cooled off" to Great Britain after King Charles III's meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky at Sandringham Palace. The former US president felt "less special" because of this meeting.
A second Kremlin spy network monitoring Russian dissidents has been discovered in the UK. Journalist Roman Dobrokhotov, editor-in-chief of Insider, reported new harassment against his family.
The head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak held a meeting with Jonathan Powell regarding security guarantees and ceasefire conditions. The parties discussed proposals for halting attacks on infrastructure and maintaining sanctions against the Russian Federation.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks with his Australian counterpart regarding the "Coalition of the Willing" for Ukraine. A meeting of defense ministers will take place in Paris on Tuesday to discuss further actions.
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Foot-and-mouth disease has been found on a Hungarian farm with 1,400 heads of cattle - the first case in half a century. Authorities are taking strict measures, fearing a repeat of the 2001 epidemic that cost Europe 15 billion euros.
Ukraine received the first tranche of 752 million pounds from the United Kingdom as part of the G7 ERA initiative. The funds obtained from frozen Russian assets will be directed towards strengthening defense capabilities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine does not comment on the suspension of intelligence data transfer from the USA. Ukraine is actively working with European partners to strengthen military support.
EU leaders agreed to invest 800 billion euros in defense and provide more weapons to Ukraine to attract Trump's attention. Zelensky resumed negotiations with Trump's team, a meeting may take place in Saudi Arabia.
The United Kingdom will not stop providing intelligence data to Ukraine after the suspension of exchanges by the US. The data will include satellite intelligence and analysis for the possibility of strikes.
The United Kingdom has signed a deal with the company "Anduril" for the supply of modern strike drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The contract worth £30 million includes the delivery of Altius 600m and 700m drones to combat Russian aggression in the Black Sea.
In Kryvyi Rih, the number of dead as a result of the strike on the hotel, where volunteers from Ukraine, the USA, and Britain were staying, has risen to 5. 32 people were injured, 22 of whom remain in hospitals.
The President of Ukraine stated that the format of the European armed forces will be based on national armies and the experience of partner contingents in Ukraine. Zelensky also supported the ReArm Europe plan for €800 billion and called for allocating part of the funds for the production of weapons in Ukraine.
The President of Poland stated that the agreement on rare earth minerals between the USA and Ukraine will make it a strategic location for America. The USA will protect its interests in Ukraine, even without sending troops.
The US has prohibited Britain from sharing intelligence with Ukraine for targeting Storm Shadow missiles. This could significantly reduce the effectiveness of British cruise missiles for strikes against Russian targets.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Starmer, stated the priority of the security of Ukraine and Europe. He emphasized the importance of achieving lasting peace and Britain's readiness to play a leading role in security guarantees together with the USA.
Britain and France are initiating the creation of a "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine after a possible peace agreement. About 20 countries, mostly European, have already shown interest in the initiative.
Valeriy Zaluzhny during a speech at Chatham House stated about the destruction of the world order by the USA. He emphasized that not only Russia but also America is joining this process.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, 4 people were killed and over 30 were injured. Foreign volunteers, who had just checked in, managed to escape by descending from their rooms.
The head of the British defense department, John Healey, will discuss a peace plan for Ukraine with his American counterpart, Pete Hegseth, in Washington. In Britain, there was a "sigh of relief" that President Donald Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday had a "more conciliatory tone regarding Ukraine."
France and Britain are working on a peace plan for Ukraine, which they plan to present to the USA within a few days. The plan includes a short-term ceasefire and security guarantees, aimed at improving relations between Washington and Kyiv.
The Australian government has allocated an additional 6 million euros to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine. The country's total contribution to the Fund now amounts to approximately 18 million euros.
The head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak held phone conversations with security advisors from the United Kingdom and France. The parties discussed security issues and ways to achieve a just peace.
The Russian court sentenced British citizen James Anderson to 19 years for fighting on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He will spend the first 5 years in prison, the rest in a strict regime colony.
The US has ordered British intelligence services to stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine as part of a withdrawal of support. The ban applies to all British intelligence agencies and military units.