The Times
The President stated that Kyiv will not discuss territorial issues, as it violates the Constitution. Ukraine is ready to discuss humanitarian crises and restoration of integrity.
For the first time in more than a century, a woman may be appointed head of MI-6 in Britain. The favorite is Ambassador to the UN Barbara Woodward, but her appointment is causing controversy due to her views on China.
European armies are understaffed and underfunded, making it difficult to create a deterrent force in Ukraine. Many countries are not ready to provide soldiers.
Sources report that Trump may meet with Zelenskyy in Rome and believes that the Ukrainian leader has no choice but to sign the proposal. Trump threatens to withdraw from the peace process next week if no agreement is reached.
The British Prime Minister's spokesperson announced a coalition of the willing to help Ukraine. All options for support, including peacekeepers, remain under consideration to achieve a lasting peace.
Britain is close to an agreement with the EU that will open access to the EU's €150 billion defense fund for British arms manufacturers. In exchange, Britain has made concessions on fishing rights.
British parliamentarians and lords urge against allowing Donald Trump to speak in parliament during his visit in September. They condemn his stance on the Russian attack on Ukraine and his attitude towards NATO.
Great Britain is significantly increasing the production of ammunition to reduce dependence on supplies from the US and France. By summer, the production of 155mm shells will increase 16 times.
Kit Kellogg proposed dividing Ukraine along the Dnieper, stationing Western troops on the right bank. This implies ceding the eastern territories to Russia, but the idea is unlikely to find support in Moscow.
Diplomats are increasingly skeptical about sending a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine. European countries have faced political and logistical constraints, given the US position.
Brokered by the US and Saudi Arabia, a ceasefire agreement has been reached. Russia will benefit significantly more than Ukraine, The Times writes.
The British publication The Times warns that after the war, Ukraine may face the problem of uncontrolled arms trafficking. Experts fear the country's transformation into an "arms bazaar".
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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.
The SBU gained access to documents from the FSB office on the activities of the former head of the Crimean department Kulinich. The materials confirm his work for Russia and sabotage of Ukraine's defense before the invasion.
Members of the British Parliament called on the government to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. The initiative was supported by parliamentarians from Germany, Poland, the Baltic States, and Finland.
Ukraine's energy system is on the brink due to shelling, but there is a possibility to get rid of the blackout schedules in the absence of new attacks. The Ministry of Energy is working on repairs and receiving assistance from partners.
Chairman of the BP sub-committee Serhiy Nagornyak denied information from Western media about the possible collapse of the Ukrainian energy system. According to him, the country is better prepared for winter than last year.
British Prime Minister Cyrus Starmer hinted at the possible lifting of restrictions on the use of Storm Shadow missiles at the Russian Federation. The change of position occurred after a similar US decision on long-range missiles.
The United Kingdom is considering sending military instructors to western Ukraine to train new recruits for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This could solve logistical problems and send a “powerful military and political signal.
The presence of the North Korean military in the Donetsk region is due to the poor quality of ammunition from the DPRK. russia is increasingly dependent on the supply of ammunition from North Korea for various types of weapons.
According to Western intelligence, North Korea supplies Russia with about 3 million shells a year. This provides stable support at the front, but Russia still suffers significant losses.
Ukraine plans to mobilize 200,000 recruits by the end of 2024, but is facing problems. Odesa region is fulfilling only 20% of the plan, and corruption and poor health of recruits complicate the process.
Western sources report that the West has evidence of a Chinese company's involvement in the supply of "a number of special military drones" to russia, which were used during the war in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine presents a 5-point “Victory Plan” in Washington. The plan envisions strengthening Ukraine without taking Russia's position into account and includes military aid, economic steps, and diplomatic pressure.
The Times reports that Britain and the United States are ready to privately allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles to strike deep into Russia. The decision may be made in secret to preserve the element of surprise.
The British Prime Minister instructed to develop a plan for comprehensive support for Ukraine. A special group was created to formulate a unified British policy toward Ukraine.
Putin's confidant Sergei Markov said that the rapid advance of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Kursk region was a humiliation for the Russian president. According to The Times, Ukrainian troops have advanced 20 miles into Russian territory.
Ukraine is preparing a strategic counterstrike in the Kursk region of Russia to divert Russian forces from other fronts. Experts point to high risks and limited strategic goals of the operation.
The Times reports that six F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands have arrived in Ukraine. Several more aircraft are expected to arrive soon from Denmark, although there is no official confirmation of this information.