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The change in US President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine is likely to be a washing of his hands of this war. Meanwhile, the situation in Kyiv is difficult, Ukrainian democracy is becoming fragile, and there is a shortage of soldiers on the front line. Europe must step up its aid, according to 'The Economist'.more

US President Donald Trump refused to assess whether Russian drones had deliberately violated Polish airspace. During yesterday's interview with Fox News, Trump announced that the US was offering intelligence assistance, but that it would only provide air support once the war in Ukraine had ended.more

I thought the war in Ukraine would be the easiest to resolve, given my relationship with Vladimir Putin, but Putin really let me down, US President Donald Trump said yesterday at Chequers during a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that Poland ‘will not be able to save people’ in the event of a massive air strike by Russia. The Ukrainian leader expressed this opinion in an interview with Sky News published on YouTube by the president's office in Kyiv. The statement prompted a swift response from the Polish government.more

The British Ministry of Defence announced yesterday that Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighters will carry out an air defence mission over Poland as part of NATO's Eastern Watch mission.more

Yesterday, the British Foreign Office summoned Russian Ambassador Andrei Kelin in connection with a serious and unprecedented violation of Polish and NATO airspace by Russian drones. The ministry condemned Russia's actions and assured Poland, Romania and Ukraine of its support.more

US President Donald Trump wrote today on Truth Social that he had sent a letter to all NATO countries and ‘the whole world’ declaring that he was ready to impose strong sanctions on Russia, but only on condition that all Alliance countries stopped buying Russian oil.more

Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to Kyiv after an invitation from the Ukrainian government, saying he wanted to do “everything possible” to help the recovery of the thousands of military personnel who have been seriously injured in the three-year war against Russia.more

US President Donald Trump stated yesterday that the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones "may have been the result of an error." Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski responded to these remarks.more

The United Kingdom and Europe must spend billions to prepare NATO to defend itself against Russia, Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal said in an interview with “The Times”. In his opinion, Russian leader Vladimir Putin is preparing for war with NATO.more

The United Kingdom will sign an agreement with Ukraine today on the exchange of technological knowledge concerning the production of military drones, according to the British Ministry of Defence. The result will be the production of thousands of drones per month by British companies, which will be supplied to the Ukrainian army.more

The violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones demonstrates the real risk of war spreading to Ukraine, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for NATO Secretary General Antonio Guterres, today.more

Preliminary data indicates that the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace was deliberate, a NATO source told Reuters. The source added that the alliance does not treat the incident as an attack. According to the source, the incursion involved 6-10 unmanned aerial vehicles.more

Ukraine is so close that Poles are acutely aware of the threat, the BBC reported today, commenting on the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones. The British broadcaster recalled that following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Polish military spending has increased significantly.more

Russia launched another massive attack on Ukraine overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, the Ukrainian Air Force announced. An air raid alert was issued across the country, including in the western part near the border with Poland.more

The military shot down drones over Poland after Polish airspace was repeatedly violated overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. The Prime Minister is in contact with the President, the Minister of Defense, and NATO. The government will convene for an emergency meeting. A briefing at the National Security Bureau (BBN) is scheduled.more

French hospitals have been told to prepare a potential armed conflict in Europe by next year, local media reported. In a letter sent to regional health agencies, revealed by Le Canard Enchaîné , the Ministry of Health asked hospitals to prepare for a “major (military) engagement” by March 2026.more

The UK's national security is safe "for now and for the next few years", the outgoing head of the British armed forces has told the BBC. Adm Sir Tony Radakin said his optimism on defence came from the UK being a nuclear power and a member of Nato, which he described as "the biggest and strongest gun club ever", and that its closest ally is the US.more

Prime Minister Donald Tusk, after a meeting of the so-called coalition of the willing in Paris, emphasized that Poland does not plan to send troops to Ukraine, even after the war ends. "We are responsible for logistics; this form of Polish presence is accepted by everyone," the head of government explained.more

The British Foreign Office announced yesterday that it was imposing sanctions on eight Russian officials and three organisations responsible for the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children. No child should be a pawn in a war, said Foreign Secretary David Lammy.more

The United Kingdom has used frozen Russian assets to fund over £1 billion worth of military aid to Ukraine, British Defence Secretary John Healey announced yesterday during his visit to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.more

At least four people, including two children, were killed and around 24 injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, authorities said this morning. Hundreds of buildings were damaged and numerous fires broke out, which were extinguished by air forces.more

The war economy has created a new ‘middle class’ in Russia, giving it a sharp increase in income, higher social status and greater benefits. This new middle class fears the end of the war, according to the British daily “The Telegraph”.more

Peatlands could become a key element in Europe's defence against two major threats: Russian expansionism and man-made climate change, the British daily “Financial Times” wrote yesterday.more

Disposable vapes are being repurposed into powerbanks and sent to the Ukrainian front lines. Volunteers at Leeds Ukrainian Community Association (LUCA) recycle components, such as batteries and wires, from the discarded vapes to send to Ukraine to be turned into energy sources for soldiers in remote locations.more