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Russia imposes retaliatory sanctions on UK and Japan
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced new sanctions against the United Kingdom and Japan, according to statements posted on the ministry’s website.
Entry into Russia has been prohibited for 15 British nationals. The Russian Foreign Ministry indicated that the individuals are involved in training Ukrainian military personnel, directing defense companies supplying products or services to Kyiv, and experts and journalists with "anti-Russian" positions on defense issues and Russia's war against …
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UK grants Ukraine £2 Billion loan for for defence modernization and weapons procurement
The United Kingdom has extended a loan of £2 billion to Ukraine for purchasing military supplies. The loan, set over a period of 15 years, will be supervised by a special commission to ensure proper allocation of funds.
Ukraine and the UK signed the loan agreement, which will finance Ukraine's defence needs. Under this agreement, British suppliers can enter into credit agreements and contracts with Ukraine, according to the Office of the President of Ukraine.
The framework agreement, signed …
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UK Intelligence predicts over 70,000 Russian casualties in next two months amidst Kharkiv offensive
According to British military sources, the increase in casualties since May is linked to the advance of Russian forces in the Kharkiv region. Due to the effective defence by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and inadequate preparation by Russian forces, tactical successes for the Russians are unlikely. Russian battlefield losses keep setting new records month after month. The UK Defence Ministry's intelligence report provides further details on how the manpower of the Russian Armed Forces has …
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New UK Defence Secretary John Healey announces significant aid package to Ukraine during Odesa visit
The new UK Defence Secretary, John Healey, arrived in Odesa for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defence Minister Rustem Umerov. Following the meeting, Healey announced that his country would deliver a new aid package to Ukraine, including more artillery guns, a quarter of a million rounds of ammunition, and nearly 100 high-precision Brimstone missiles.
The Defence Secretary also promised to expedite the delivery of military assistance to Ukraine over the next 100 days. …
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UK and Latvia announce tender for FPV drones to support Ukrainian Forces
The United Kingdom and Latvia have announced a tender for the procurement of FPV drones to be supplied to Ukraine's Defence Forces, according to a Facebook post by Deputy Minister of Defence for Digital Development, Ekaterina Chernohorenko.
Chernohorenko noted that companies from all countries within the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, including Ukrainian drone manufacturers, are eligible to participate in the tender. The tender will select companies to supply UAVs to the Ukrainian military on …
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Russia expels British Military Attaché in tit-for-tat move amid escalating tensions
On May 16, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared the British military attaché at the UK Embassy in Moscow, Adrian Coghill, persona non grata. He has been given one week to leave the Russian Federation. The Russian Foreign Ministry explained this move as a response to the expulsion of the Russian military attaché from the UK, labelling it "hostile and unfounded."
"This measure does not exhaust our reaction to the May 8 hostile anti-Russian actions by the British side. The initiators …
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Russia threatens to target British military assets following Foreign Secretary's comments
Russia's Foreign Ministry has declared the United Kingdom a "party to the conflict" and warned that Russia would target British military sites and equipment, in Ukraine and beyond. This statement follows an interview given by Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron to Reuters, in which he stated Ukraine could use British weaponry to strike targets inside Russia.
On May 6, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the British Ambassador in Moscow, Nigel Casey, to express "firm protest" arguing …
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to announce largest Ukrainian military aid during Poland visit
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, will announce the largest military aid package for Ukraine to date during his visit to Poland on April 23, according to the British government's website.
It is reported that Sunak intends to reveal an increase in military support for Ukraine of £500 million ($617 million). The additional funding will be utilized for the speedy delivery of critical ammunition, air defense equipment, drones, and engineering support.
The record-breaking …
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UK offers to help Germany deliver Taurus missiles to Ukraine
London Offers Taurus Missiles Delivery Aid to Ukraine, Placing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a Quandary
According to BILD, the UK has proposed assisting Germany with the delivery of German Taurus missiles to Ukraine, a move that has put Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an uncomfortable position.
The British Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, offered support to Germany for the transportation of the Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
"We are determined to work closely with our German partners on …
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Former Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister claims UK was ready to fight in Ukraine, held back by US
The UK was ready to enter the war against Russia, but the US held them back, the former deputy head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Zerkal, told Natalya Moseychuk, host of the 1+1 talk show Right to Power, in an interview. She stated that members of the House of Lords in the British Parliament were willing to fight against Russia, but they cannot do so because the United States opposes it.
"During the summer of 2022, I was in parliament in London, and the lords openly said: 'If not …