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UK drone support soars for Ukraine

The drone initiative forms the centrepiece of the UK’s record £4.5 billion military support package. Of this, £350 million has been specifically earmarked for the procurement and development of unmanned aerial systems.

June 4, 2025

UK to build six arms factories

Defence Secretary John Healey said the war in Ukraine revealed how “a military is only as strong as the industry that stands behind it.” The United Kingdom has announced a comprehensive overhaul

June 1, 2025

UK doubles down on Ukraine support

At the OSCE, British envoys accuse Russia of shattering European security, call for immediate ceasefire, and pledge continued support for Ukraine’s defence and recovery The United Kingdom has sharply criticised Russia’s ongoing

May 29, 2025

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Germany Lifts Range Restrictions on Missiles for Ukraine, Cabinet Rift Emerges

The move has reignited debate around Germany’s Taurus missile system — long-range precision weapons capable of striking targets up to 500 kilometres away. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday announced the removal

May 27, 2025

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Ukraine presses Russia for 30-day ceasefire

Putin says he is “committed to serious negotiations” and doesn’t rule out agreeing to a ceasefire in the course of direct talks with Ukraine Russia’s president has suggested fresh peace talks with

May 11, 2025

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‘Coalition of the willing’ presses ahead with force planning

In a post on social media, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that “Ukraine is ready for peace — one that is just and backed by strength” Britain’s defence minister urged his

April 13, 2025

PM hosts 20 military leaders to work on Ukraine plans

Starmer said he didn’t know whether there would be a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war, but said “we are making steps in the right direction” Senior military officers from more than

March 21, 2025

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SEEKING HELP

26 European leaders, excluding Hungary, reaffirmed their commitment to continued military and defense support for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of “peace through strength” and calling on Russia to demonstrate “genuine political will”

March 21, 2025

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UK Front Pages 21/03: Nuclear Deterrent, Energy Policy, Council Tax Soars dominate news

The day’s newspapers were marked by significant developments across various sectors in the UK. In the realm of national security, Defence Secretary John Healey delivered a stark warning to Russia, reaffirming the

March 21, 2025

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Starmer dials Zelensky on ceasefire talks

Ukraine said it would support the scaled-back agreement, requiring both countries to hold off on firing each other’s energy infrastructure for 30 days Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr

March 20, 2025

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