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War in Ukraine
UK Will Take Lead on Ramstein Meetings For Now, Whitehall Says
With the future of US aid for Kyiv in question, Britain says its defense minister will chair the meetings of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group for the time being.
Feb. 7, 2025
War in Ukraine
UK Contracts Arms Makers to Make Artillery Barrels for Ukraine
The contract was placed after a recent decision to relaunch Britain’s dormant howitzer barrel production in the summer of 2024.
Jan. 24, 2025
Russia
Russian Spy Ship Spotted Off British Coast – UK Defence Secretary
UK Defence Secretary John Healey said the spy ship, known as Yantar, was chased off British waters in November before returning this week.
Jan. 23, 2025
Putin
UK Minister Warns Putin as Royal Navy Tracks Russian ‘Spy Ship’
British Defence Secretary John Healey said the Russian ship is mapping the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure
Jan. 22, 2025
Ukraine
UK Considers Military Bases in Ukraine as Part of New Partnership Deal
Under the deal, the UK has committed to providing Ukraine with at least £3 billion worth of military aid every year up until 2030-31, with additional support as needed.
Jan. 20, 2025
Ukraine
Will Ukraine Be Pushed Into Concessions?
While Ukraine awaits Trump’s first decisions following his inauguration, the likely new US Secretary of State has shared his views on the future of the war in front of the American Senate.
Jan. 18, 2025
US
World Briefing: January 17, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
Jan. 17, 2025
France
UK Weighs Three Scenarios for Possible Troop Deployments to Ukraine
A potential deployment could involve thousands of British troops, despite warnings from military leaders about the UK’s limited capacity for full-scale war.
Jan. 16, 2025
Ukraine and Europe Launch FREYJA Anti-Ballistic Shield: ‘Ballistic Missiles Are Putin’s Final Bet’
The 12-month FREYJA program aims to combine Ukrainian missile technology with European industry to build an affordable anti-ballistic defense system.
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