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Ukraine
UK Sets Aside £200M to Prepare Troops for Possible Ukraine Deployment
Britain has allocated £200 million to prepare its armed forces for a possible Ukraine deployment, even as Russia warns such troops would be legitimate targets.
Jan. 10, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine, UK Sign Century-Long Defense Roadmap Focusing on Air Defense, Drones, and Long-Range Weapons
The officials discussed joint projects in air defense and long-range weapons, localizing the production of Swedish Gripen aircraft and strengthening Ukraine’s maritime protections.
Jan. 9, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Wants ‘Clear, Unequivocal Answer’ From Europe on Post-War Security Guarantees
Despite Starmer and Macron’s commitment to put boots on the ground in Ukraine should a peace deal be negotiated with Russia, details of how and when this reassurance force would act remain sparse.
Jan. 7, 2026
Russia
US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker Sailing Under Russia’s Flag
Washington’s seizure of the Marinera – with UK military support – threatens to further strain US relations with Russia in the wake of Trump’s shock announcement of US military action in Venezuela.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2026
France
UK, France, Ukraine Ink Declaration on Multinational Force in Ukraine
The US for the first time has offered “to support the force in case of attack,” in a development that has been described by European leaders as groundbreaking.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2026
Germany
Britain, Germany Sign $70 Million Joint Deal For Mobile Artillery Systems
Luke Pollard, Britain’s defense procurement minister, said that the new artillery “builds on lessons from Ukraine, enabling our Army to hit targets 70 km away and move fast away from returning fire.”
Dec. 28, 2025
Russia
‘The Clock Is Ticking’ – UK Warns Abramovich to Release £2.5B for Ukraine
If the Russian oligarch fails to honor his pledge to donate the proceeds of his sale of Chelsea FC to the victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine, then the UK government will.
Dec. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
UK’s MI6 New Head to Warn of ‘Aggressive’ Russia Threat in First Speech
Blaise Metreweli took over from Richard Moore in October, becoming the first female chief of MI6 - a role publicly known by the codename “C” - in its 116-year history.
Dec. 15, 2025
UK Scrambles F-35 Jets After Russian Aircraft Approaches Carrier
The UK accused a Russian military aircraft of flying dangerously close to HMS Prince of Wales before it was escorted away by British fighter jets.
July 7, 2026
