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UK announces largest sanctions ever against Russia's 'shadow fleet'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to impose punitive measures on about 100 ships from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," used to circumvent Western sanctions and the oil embargo. This announcement, outlined on the British government's website on Friday, May 9, underscores the UK's commitment to ramping up pressure on Russia.
These measures are described by London as "the most extensive sanctions package in history." Starmer is expected to unveil the new sanctions at a summit …
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UK transfers all AS-90 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine's Armed Forces
The British military has officially transferred all of its AS-90 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine's armed forces, concluding the British Army’s use of the equipment. The last firing of these 155mm artillery systems occurred in May 2024. Initially, it was planned to phase them out closer to 2030 to ensure a seamless transition without significant gaps in military capabilities. Nonetheless, the AS-90 units were decommissioned ahead of schedule, replaced temporarily with 14 Swedish …
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UK to supply decommissioned Puma HC.2 helicopters to Ukraine
The United Kingdom is set to send Puma HC.2 transport helicopters to Ukraine, marking a strategic move as per sources from the specialized publication Avions Légendaires. The helicopters, which were decommissioned on March 31, 2025, are expected to bolster Ukraine’s airdrop and medical evacuation operations.
The UK's Ministry of Defence has resolved to dispatch around 8-10 helicopters to Ukraine, enhancing capabilities in critical missions. Previously, these helicopters served in the 33rd and 2 …
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Ukraine secures £752 million from UK in G7 initiative using frozen Russian assets
Ukraine has received the first tranche of funds from the United Kingdom under the G7 initiative, backed by revenues from frozen Russian assets, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced. "Today, we received £752 million as part of the G7 ERA initiative. These funds will be directed towards strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities," he stated on his Telegram channel on Friday, March 7.
Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the UK government and G7 partners for creating a mechanism that …
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UK commits £1.6 billion for Ukrainian missile defense
London is set to provide Ukraine with an additional £1.6 billion (approximately €1.94 billion) for the procurement of British air defense missiles. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the Ukraine summit held in London on March 2.
According to Starmer, the new funds will be allocated as part of export financing, aimed at boosting British exports. With this financial backing, Ukraine will be able to procure over 5,000 anti-aircraft missiles, set to be produced at …
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Ukraine secures a £2.6 billion defense loan from the UK under ERA program
Ukraine's Finance Ministry has announced a monumental financial boost, as part of the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative, designed to be serviced and repaid using profits from frozen Russian assets. This strategic move follows the signing of an Agreement for an emergency loan to Ukraine, amounting to a staggering £2.6 billion (approximately $3.2 billion), aimed at bolstering the nation’s defense capabilities.
The online agreement saw UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel …
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UK unveils largest-ever sanctions against Russia, targeting illicit revenue and military supply chains
In a major move, UK Foreign Affairs Secretary David Lammy has announced the most extensive package of sanctions against Russia in three years, targeting illicit revenues that are fueling Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine. The sweeping measures, which focus on Russian kleptocrats, come as the UK government shared details on Monday, February 24.
The sanctions include 107 new measures targeting military supply chains in Russia, specifically those revenues sustaining Putin's illegal war and the …
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UK and Allies pledge 30,000 drones to Ukraine in major European security initiative
In a significant boost to European security, the United Kingdom, alongside Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Sweden, is set to supply Ukraine with 30,000 drones. The announcement was made by the UK Ministry of Defence on Thursday, January 9.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey, together with Latvia's Defence Minister Andris Spuds, made the announcement during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting in the Ramstein format held in Germany. This effort comes after the international coalition …
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Europe considers troop deployment to Ukraine amid fears of Trump's return to power
Europe has reopened discussions regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine. According to a source, London and Paris are engaged in talks focusing on defense cooperation, with a specific emphasis on Ukraine. Both the UK and France are considering leading a foreign military contingent in Ukraine, driven by concerns over the implications of Donald Trump winning the upcoming US presidential election, reports the French newspaper Le Monde.
Currently, discussions on the deployment of Western …
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UK expands sanctions on Russian 'Shadow Fleet' with 30 additional vessels
The UK government added 30 more ships to its sanctions list as part of Russia's "shadow fleet," expanding the total number of sanctioned vessels to 73. This move marks the "largest sanctions package" issued by London targeting tankers and cargo ships used by Russia to bypass oil embargoes and other punitive measures, aimed at funding its ongoing war against Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Monday, November 25. (
The list now includes Russian-flagged vessels such as …