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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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Currency exchange rate as of April 12: the dollar rose by 14 kopecks

The NBU devalues the hryvnia against the US dollar and the euro.

Economy • April 12, 06:24 AM • 26255 views
Russian hackers stole correspondence of US government officials through Microsoft mail - CISA

Russian hackers have used access to Microsoft's email system to steal correspondence between US government officials and institutions.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 08:55 PM • 28861 views
Could Poland transfer Patriot systems to Ukraine? Duda gave an answer

Poland cannot transfer Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine, as the systems deployed in Poland belong to the US military and are also needed to protect Poland from potential Russian attacks, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 04:45 PM • 61956 views
Yevlash on F-16 training: Ukrainian pilots are in the final stages in Denmark and the United States

Ukrainian pilots are in the final stages of training on F-16 fighter jets in Denmark and the United States, practicing strikes on small targets and improving their skills for real combat missions in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 10:24 AM • 26878 views
President of Finland: Europe should talk less and prepare more to repel Russian threat

Finnish President Alexander Stubb called on European countries to focus on immediate assistance to Ukraine and training of their armed forces, rather than speculation about potential Russian aggression outside Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 10:14 AM • 25276 views
Lufthansa suspends its flights to Tehran "due to the current situation in the Middle East"

Lufthansa suspends flights to Tehran until April 11 due to the current situation in the Middle East.

News of the World • April 11, 07:37 AM • 28298 views
Britain urges its citizens to refrain from traveling to Belarus

The British Foreign Office has warned its citizens against traveling to Belarus, citing the possible outbreak of war in the country as the reason.

News of the World • April 11, 07:31 AM • 27635 views
Russian propaganda promotes fake about "sale" of Odesa and Mykolaiv regions - CPJ

Fake news about the sale of Odesa and Mykolaiv regions to France and the UK was debunked by the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation as Russian propaganda aimed at discrediting the Ukrainian government and sowing uncertainty.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 02:22 PM • 51261 views
British company to repair L119 guns in Ukraine - Kamyshin

The United Kingdom and BAE Systems have signed an agreement for the company to repair and maintain L119 guns in Ukraine at British expense, reducing logistics for the Ukrainian military and attracting partner funds to the country.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 01:15 PM • 27532 views
External financing to reach USD 10.2 billion in 2024 - Minister of Finance

In 2024, Ukraine received $10. 2 billion in external financing from international partners, including the US, EU, Japan, Canada, IMF, UK, and Norway.

Economy • April 10, 12:59 PM • 21917 views
Ukraine and the UK sign new defense agreements: the government expects this to facilitate the production of weapons by British companies in the country

Ukraine and the United Kingdom sign a framework agreement to strengthen defense cooperation, another step toward arms production in Ukraine for British manufacturers.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 12:53 PM • 20553 views
Ukrainian women should be as ready for war as Israeli women - Gender Advisor to the Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukraine needs to train women for military service, as Israel does, to protect itself from Russia's constant attacks.

Society • April 10, 12:04 PM • 23292 views
British Intelligence: Russia seeks to recruit 400,000 contract soldiers this year

In 2024, Russia aims to recruit about 400,000 contract soldiers to compensate for the significant losses in the war against Ukraine and to support plans to increase the size of its armed forces.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 10:13 AM • 19903 views
North Sea neighbors to ensure security standard for underwater infrastructure: what the agreement on protection against foreign sabotage provides for

Six North Sea countries have signed an agreement to ensure common security standards to protect critical underwater infrastructure, such as energy pipelines and cables, from foreign sabotage and attack.

News of the World • April 10, 08:02 AM • 22745 views
Australia is ready to recognize Palestinian state - Foreign Minister

Australia is ready to recognize a Palestinian state as part of efforts to achieve peace in the region. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has proposed a two-state solution, with Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in separate countries, as the only hope to break the cycle of violence.

News of the World • April 10, 07:40 AM • 26947 views
Biden calls Netanyahu's actions in Gaza a mistake

Biden sharply criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and Netanyahu's approach, calling it a mistake and unacceptable that volunteer aid vehicles were attacked by drones, and called for a ceasefire to ensure access to food and medicine.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 04:10 AM • 68350 views
British Typhoon fighter jets arrive in Romania

Britain sends six fighter jets to Romania as part of NATO mission.

War in Ukraine • April 10, 01:59 AM • 101199 views
Ukraine has no ambassadors in 30 countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published a list of

The position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary remains vacant in 30 Ukrainian embassies in different countries, including the UK, Belarus, Ghana and others, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Human Resources Department reports.

Politics • April 9, 04:27 PM • 87688 views
David Cameron meets with Trump and calls on Republicans to support Ukraine

David Cameron met with Donald Trump to urge Republicans to support aid to Ukraine amid congressional deadlock over a $60 billion aid package for Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 01:01 PM • 75921 views
Six European countries signed the North Sea Security Pact

Six European countries - Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Denmark and Norway - have signed a pact to invest and cooperate in protecting critical infrastructure such as cables and oil and gas installations in the North Sea.

Economy • April 9, 02:56 AM • 78176 views
About the ships and grain traders who exported stolen Ukrainian grain from the port of Mariupol - Bihus.Info

Russian occupants filmed the loading of Ukrainian grain onto ships in the port of Mariupol, and at least three dry cargo ships were identified, as well as several grain trading companies involved in the export of stolen grain from Ukrainian territories.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 06:12 PM • 59432 views
NATO's Sea Shield 24 military exercises begin in Romania

More than 2,200 troops and 135 ships, aircraft and vehicles from 12 NATO and partner countries take part in the Sea Shield 24 naval exercise in Romania.

News of the World • April 8, 01:42 PM • 27270 views
"A turning point": Japan's Prime Minister says the country is changing its defense posture

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Russia's attack on Ukraine, as well as the situation in the Middle East and East Asia, requires changes in the country's policy. Geopolitical tensions have pushed the world to a "historic turning point" and forced Japan to change its defense strategy.

Politics • April 8, 09:37 AM • 38186 views
French and British Foreign Ministers issue joint statement on Ukraine

The French and British foreign ministers warn that Ukraine's defeat would mean the West's defeat and call on other countries to support Ukraine in its war against Russia.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 03:56 AM • 119171 views
UK deploys naval forces to help Gaza through new maritime corridor

The United Kingdom is deploying naval forces and establishing a maritime corridor from Cyprus to increase aid delivery to Gaza, including a temporary pier, a Royal Navy ship to transport aid, logistical support and £9. 7 million in funding.

News of the World • April 7, 03:28 AM • 41803 views
Romania hosts "Sea Shield 24" military exercises with the participation of NATO countries, in which Moldova and Georgia will take part

More than 2,200 military personnel from 12 NATO and partner countries will take part in Exercise Sea Shield 24, which will take place in Romania from April 8-21 and will include maritime and riverine operations in the Black Sea region.

News of the World • April 6, 02:28 PM • 35281 views
Cameron to pressure U.S. lawmakers to approve military aid bill for Ukraine

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will visit the United States next week to urge lawmakers to approve a $60 billion military and financial aid package for Ukraine that has been stalled in Congress for months.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 04:23 PM • 83751 views
Ukraine's international reserves increased significantly over the month to $43.8 billion: NBU explains by financing from partners

Ukraine's international reserves rose to $43. 8 billion in early April, up 18% over the month, thanks to significant inflows from international partners of over $9 billion, which exceeded debt repayments and foreign currency sales.

Economy • April 5, 09:28 AM • 90100 views
In response to Germany's criticism of hunting, Botswana promises to send 20,000 wild elephants to Germany

Botswana's President Mokgwetsi Masisi has threatened to send 20,000 wild elephants to Germany in response to the German government's criticism of hunting in the African country. This is also a reaction to a proposal by German officials to restrict the import of hunting trophies.

News of the World • April 4, 07:06 PM • 27079 views
"NATO Allies must do two things": Stoltenberg on strategy to help Ukraine in the war with Russia

NATO member states should provide immediate emergency support to Ukraine with air defense systems, missiles and ammunition, and create a long-term, predictable structure, backed by financial commitments, to ensure continued support for Ukraine against Russia's armed aggression.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 06:50 PM • 53559 views