Starmer hopes Ukraine-Russia ceasefire can be reached by summer, Telegraph reports
"It’s got to be a ceasefire that is on terms that all parties can accept, including Ukraine," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
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UK may abandon plans to deploy large troop force to Ukraine, the Times reports
Instead of placing troops near the front lines, the U.K. and France now reportedly aim to send military trainers to western Ukraine, fulfilling a commitment to deploy personnel without engaging in direct defense roles.
UK bans export of video game controllers to Russia used to operate drones
"Today’s measures will also cut Russia's war machine off from innovative British tech, world-leading software, and close loopholes exploited by (President Vladimir) Putin's cronies," the U.K. Foreign Ministry said.
Downgraded peace talks between US, Ukraine, and European allies begin in London
The meeting was to be held at a ministerial level, but was downgraded after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled his participation.
Ukraine's, UK's defense and foreign ministers meet in London
"We are grateful to the UK for its leadership and support. We will discuss ways to strengthen Ukraine and guarantee long-term peace and security," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
Ukrainian delegation arrives in London as high-level peace talks get downgraded
The meeting will take place at a lower level than planned, as top U.S. and European diplomats are skipping the event amid reported disagreements on key points of the U.S. peace plan.
European foreign ministers to also skip London talks on Ukraine
Chief diplomats of the U.K., France, and Germany have suspended their plans to attend the talks in London on how to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Sky News reported on April 23.
Ukraine, US, UK, France to meet in London on April 23 for peace talks, Zelensky says
"We are ready to move forward as constructively as possible, just as we have done before, to achieve an unconditional ceasefire, followed by the establishment of a real and lasting peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote.
UK to boost explosives production, reduce reliance on US arms, Times reports
BAE’s new facility in Glascoed, South Wales, set to open this summer, will deliver a 16-fold increase in 155 mm shell production compared to pre-Russia-Ukraine war levels.
UK, Italy urge Russia to accept full ceasefire in Ukraine
"Ukraine has committed to a full ceasefire. We urge Russia to do the same."
Iran files UN court case against Ukraine, Canada, Sweden and UK over 2020 downing of PS752 flight
Iran filed a case at the International Court of Justice on April 17, seeking to overturn a ruling by the International Civil Aviation Organization that held Tehran responsible for the 2020 downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet.
As Trump mulls cuts, NATO's integrity is on the line
With the start of Donald Trump's second term in office, NATO finds itself on shaky ground — reports that the U.S. president might cut the alliance's funding do little to ease fears. A leaked White House memo revealed plans to slash the U.S. State Department funding for the next
UK to support Germany sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, Telegraph reports
The United Kingdom would support a potential German decision to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, the Telegraph reported on April 16, citing an undisclosed British foreign policy official.
UK transfers almost $1 billion to Ukraine under G7 loan covered by Russian assets
The U.K. transferred 752 million pounds ($990 million) to Ukraine under a G7 loan covered by Russian assets to buy air defense and artillery, the British government announced.
Russian ambassador to UK doesn't deny tracking British nuclear submarines
“I am not going to deny it, but I wonder whether we really have an interest in following all the British submarines with very old outdated nuclear warheads... all these threats are extremely exaggerated,” Ambassador Andrei Kelin told the BBC.
Kellogg clarifies comments after seemingly suggesting Ukraine can be split like postwar Germany after peace deal
President Donald Trump's Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has clarified his comments in an interview with the Times on April 11, where he seemingly suggested that Ukraine could be partitioned into separate zones as part of a peace deal with Russia.
Allies pledge 'record' $23.8 billion to Ukraine at Ramstein summit as UK warns 2025 will be 'critical'
The meeting of the Ramstein-format coalition in Brussels comes amid growing uncertainty over U.S. support for Ukraine and efforts by European allies to close the gap as Kyiv resists Russia's ongoing invasion.
'Today we will pledge billions' for Ukraine — allies begin Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky would join the meeting, co-chaired by Germany and the U.K., through a video conference, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told journalists.
Updated: 6 countries ready to send troops for Ukraine 'reassurance force' so far, AFP reports
The U.K., France, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and another unnamed country stand ready to send their soldiers, while other leaders want to see a more detailed plan before making commitments, AFP reported.
UK reportedly considers 5-year troop deployment to Ukraine to help rebuild army
Military planners in London and Paris believe such a deployment could discourage Russian President Vladimir Putin from launching future offensives.
UK and Norway to provide $585 million in joint military support to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
The U.K. and Norway are set to provide a 450 million pound ($585 million) military aid package to Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on April 10.
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine
Prince Harry visited the Superhumans Center, a facility in Lviv that provides prosthetics and rehabilitation to Ukrainians wounded by war. The trip was only announced after Harry had already left Ukraine.
'Not a peacekeeping force' — UK defense minister clarifies role of coalition troops after summit
"This is not a peacekeeping force that will separate the currently warring sides down the line of contact," U.K. Defense Minister John Healy said after a "coalition of the willing" meeting in Brussels on April 10.
In first such case, Russia's ex-proxy in Crimea convicted of breaching UK sanctions
A London court found the 48-year-old guilty of circumventing sanctions between February 2023 and January 2024 on six out of seven counts.
'Coalition of the willing' for Ukraine stalls over lack of US backstop, Bloomberg reports
The Trump administration has ruled out U.S. participation in the so-called "reassurance force," but London and Paris sought to convince Washington to at least provide airpower, intelligence support, or border surveillance as a backstop to the coalition's efforts.
Revolut halts new customers in Ukraine after banking license dispute
Revolut, the London-based digital bank, has suspended registration of new customers in Ukraine, a company press office told The Kyiv Independent on April 9.
Russian sensors found tracking UK nuclear submarines, Sunday Times reports
The U.K.'s Defense Ministry also received credible intelligence suggesting that superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs could have been used for underwater reconnaissance, according to the Sunday Times.
Zelensky welcomes French, British army chiefs in Kyiv, talks troop deployment
"There is tangible progress and initial details on how the partner security contingent might be deployed," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
UK proposes plan to establish joint European fund for rearmament, FT reports
The U.K. has begun floating plans to European allies to establish a joint European military fund for the purchase of military equipment and weaponry as a means to rearm Europe, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 2.
Upcoming Ramstein summit to take place on April 11 in Brussels
The Ramstein summit will take place on the next day after the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
UK newly requires everyone working for Russia to register their activities
The U.K. is adding Russia to the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), a tool introduced in 2023 to protect the country against harmful covert activities.
Zelensky, Starmer plan meeting on Ukraine peacekeeping force
Military representatives from the "coalition of the willing" will meet in Ukraine later this week to discuss peacekeeping troops and security guarantees.
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