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The United Kingdom is fervently supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and defense efforts amid ongoing conflicts. By signing strategic agreements, the UK is actively collaborating with Ukraine on defense initiatives. License agreements for producing interceptor drones and financial aid via frozen Russian assets highlight their robust partnership. London remains committed to providing military support, including the supply of long-range drones and Storm Shadow missiles. UK plans to offer NATO-style security guarantees underscore the nation's dedication to Ukraine's future as determined by its citizens. Additionally, Britain is poised to rebuild Ukraine's energy sector, showcasing a multifaceted approach to aid. These endeavors underline the UK's pivotal role in assisting Ukraine, aligning with broader European and global allies' efforts to safeguard regional stability and peace.

What role is the UK playing in supporting Ukraine's defense initiatives?

The United Kingdom is playing a significant role in supporting Ukraine's defense by signing licenses for drone production, supplying long-range missiles, and announcing $17 million to rebuild Ukraine's energy sector. Further, the UK has proposed NATO-style security guarantees to ensure comprehensive defense support. These efforts demonstrate the UK's commitment to bolstering Ukraine's militarily capabilities against aggression.

How is the UK using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine?

The UK is exploring the possibility of using frozen Russian state assets as a financial aid mechanism for Ukraine. This innovative approach aims to redirect billions of pounds worth of Russian assets to support Ukraine's rebuilding efforts and enhance its economic resilience. This strategy forms part of a broader international effort to leverage such assets for Ukrainian support.

Why is the UK offering NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine?

The UK is offering NATO-style security guarantees to ensure Ukraine's security and sovereignty amid ongoing tensions with Russia. Such guarantees are meant to align with peace plans, potentially paving the way for Ukraine's long-term security integration with Western allies. This initiative underscores the UK's commitment to a stable and secure Europe by supporting its allies' defense needs.

What is included in the UK-Ukraine defense production agreements?

The UK-Ukraine defense production agreements involve joint efforts to produce essential military equipment such as interceptor drones to counter specific threats like Shahed-type drones. These production cooperations are part of a broader industrial collaboration effort to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry capability, supported by high-level discussions between UK and Ukrainian officials.

What financial contributions is the UK making to Ukraine's rebuilding efforts?

The UK has announced a substantial contribution of £13 million (over $17 million) to assist in rebuilding Ukraine's energy sector, devastated by ongoing military conflict. This financial support is pivotal for stabilizing Ukraine's energy infrastructure, essential for both its civilian and military operations, thus aiding in the nation's recovery and resilience.

How does the UK plan to enhance its military presence in Europe in response to Russian activities?

The UK is enhancing its military presence through initiatives like the construction of a "drone wall" with domestically produced drones to defend against potential Russian aggression. Additionally, the UK is actively monitoring Russian naval movements and dispatching troops to strengthen defense coordination with European allies, illustrating a proactive stance in regional security.

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UN SC to hear Britain UN SC to hear Britain's charges against Russian spies involved in Salisbury nerve agent attack The U.K. is going to brief the UN Security Council on Thursday on the arrest warrants it has issued for two Russian spies charged with carrying out a nerve agent attack on British soil. 18 419 132 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

UK UK's foreign secretary wants Europe to impose fresh sanctions on Russia - BBC On his first visit to the U.S. as foreign secretary this week, Jeremy Hunt is going to call on Europe to impose further sanctions on Russia in response to its "malign" behavior around the world. 3 863 58 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Law enforcers allegedly identified Russians involved in nerve agent attacks in UK, - Press Association Law enforcers allegedly identified Russians involved in nerve agent attacks in UK, - Press Association Investigators think several Russians were involved in the attempted murder of the former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury and are looking for more than one suspect. 31 633 147 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

London continues supporting sanctions introduced in response to action Russia took in Crimea, Theresa May says London continues supporting sanctions introduced in response to action Russia took in Crimea, Theresa May says British Prime Minister Teresa May condemned Moscow's aggressive actions in recent years in the strongest terms just as U.S. President Donald Trump was meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Helsinki. 7 087 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea Sanctions against Russia

UK UK's defense secretary says Russian nerve agent attack led to death of British citizen British Defense Minister Gavin Williamson links Russian nerve agent attack to the incident after which a 44 year-old woman died. 20 629 88 Incidents

Two persons exposed to nerve agent Novichok not far from British Salisbury, - Scotland Yard Two persons exposed to nerve agent Novichok not far from British Salisbury, - Scotland Yard British Counter Terrorism Policing Network is now leading the investigation into major incident in Amesbury, following which a man and woman are critically ill in hospital. 32 986 169 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

Naftohaz says British court greenlights freeze of Gazprom Naftohaz says British court greenlights freeze of Gazprom's UK-based assets Ukrainian state owned oil and gas company Naftohaz said on Tuesday a London court has granted its request to freeze the assets of Russia's Gazprom in the U.K. to enforce an earlier arbitration ruling from Sweden. 29 693 150 Previously in trend: Gas War

Robbie Williams was asked not to perform his Robbie Williams was asked not to perform his 'Party Like A Russian' at World Cup opening, - Reuters British pop star Robbie Williams said he will not be performing his hit song "Party Like A Russian" at the World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow on June 14. 20 230 92 Sport

Ukraine’s parliament speaker to British Armed Forces minister: "We are no gray zone but Europe’s shield" Ukraine’s parliament speaker to British Armed Forces minister: "We are no gray zone but Europe’s shield" Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Andrii Parubii met with UK Minister of the State for the Armed Forces, Colonel Mark Lancaster. 24 379 134 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

British MPs say Russian British MPs say Russian 'dirty money' flowing through London damages UK A committee of British lawmakers Monday said that Russian money hidden in British assets and laundered through City of London financial institutions damages the government’s efforts to take a tough stance against Moscow’s aggressive foreign policy. 8 871 33 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

"Yet another violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty," - UK condemns opening of bridge from Russia to Crimea "Yet another violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty," - UK condemns opening of bridge from Russia to Crimea British Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan condemned the opening of the bridge from Russia to Crimea, and highlighted the U.K.’s concerns about human rights in Crimea. 30 630 112 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

MI5 chief: Skripals MI5 chief: Skripals' poisoning to make Russia "more isolated pariah” in international community Chief of the United Kingdom's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency Andrew Parker will warn of the continued threat of attacks on Britain from the so-called Islamic State and Russia in a rare speech outside the country on Monday. 27 013 83 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

G7 members ready to take further restrictive measures should Russia’s actions so require G7 members ready to take further restrictive measures should Russia’s actions so require G7 member countries may consider stiffening sanctions against the Russian Federation over its violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty. 6 688 20 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

Russian state-run TV channel faces seven probes over Russian state-run TV channel faces seven probes over 'fantasies' around nerve agent attack in Salisbury RT, the Kremlin-backed news channel that broadcasts in the UK, is facing seven new investigations after the broadcasting watchdog, Ofcom, said that it had seen a significant rise in potentially problematic material since the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal. 16 995 68 World

Yulia Skripal turns down assistance offered by Russian Embassy, asks her cousin not to visit her, - Metropolitan Police Yulia Skripal turns down assistance offered by Russian Embassy, asks her cousin not to visit her, - Metropolitan Police Daughter of former Russian spy Sergey Skripal, Yulia, who survived nerve agent attack along with her father in British Salisbury, said she refused the assistance the Russian Embassy had offered her and asked her cousin Viktoria not to visit her or try to contact her for the time being. 16 721 44 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

UK UK's ambassador to Berlin says Russia still has secret nerve agent program British intelligence services knew Russia was developing a secret stash of the deadly nerve agent used to poison former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. 4 872 13 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

UK UK's security forces believe they found Russian lab that made nerve agent used against Skripals British security forces believe they have found the Russian lab that made the nerve agent novichok, which was used in the attack on ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury on March 4. 36 800 205 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

UK refutes Russia’s proposal for joint investigation into Skripals poisoning UK refutes Russia’s proposal for joint investigation into Skripals poisoning UK's delegation to Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) says Russia’s proposal to join investigation into the Salisbury nerve agent attack is a is a diversionary tactic. 9 483 45 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

British PM May: "We are dismantling Russian espionage network in our country and we will not allow it to be rebuilt" British PM May: "We are dismantling Russian espionage network in our country and we will not allow it to be rebuilt" British government will not allow the Russian Federation to run an espionage network on the territory of the United Kingdom. 25 404 95 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

Investigation into nerve agent attack in Salisbury highly like to take many months, - Scotland Yard Investigation into nerve agent attack in Salisbury highly like to take many months, - Scotland Yard The Metropolitan Police say this is one of the largest and most complex investigations undertaken by British counter terrorism policing. 14 601 61 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

It was likely Putin It was likely Putin's decision to use nerve agent in UK, FM Johnson says British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson says that the U.K.'s government believes that it was likely Putin's decision to direct the use of a nerve agent on the streets of the U.K. 36 200 176 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning

UK UK's PM says Moscow highly likely behind former Russian spy Skripal's poisoning. VIDEO British Prime Minister Theresa May told MPs that former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned by a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia. 53 063 227 Incidents

NATO-Russia conflict could begin in unpredictable way, British Army Head Carter says NATO-Russia conflict could begin in unpredictable way, British Army Head Carter says Carter’s speech on Monday evening at the Royal United Services Institute was the most pointed and expansive portrayal yet of Russia as a hostile state intent on undermining the U.S.-led NATO alliance. 20 568 123 World

London court freezes Kolomoiskyi London court freezes Kolomoiskyi's, Boholiubov's worldwide assets, - Privatbank The London-based U.K.'s High Court on Wednesday froze the worldwide assets of Privatbank former owners Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Hennadii Boholiubov. 34 191 310 Economics

"Even if I die in army, I will be a hero," - British filmmakers show documentary on environmentally unfriendly Russian city of Norilsk. VIDEO "Even if I die in army, I will be a hero," - British filmmakers show documentary on environmentally unfriendly Russian city of Norilsk. VIDEO British filmmakers James Newton and Edward Edwards made a short documentary about people living in the environmentally unfriendly Russian city of Norilsk the day before the polar night has fallen over it. 21 732 70 Society

мэй British PM to warn EU leaders to be open-eyed to 'actions of hostile states like Russia,' - BBC At the upcoming Eastern Partnership summit in Brussels, UK's Prime Minister Theresa May intends to warn the EU leaders to be wary of "hostile states like Russia" and pledge the UK will stay committed to European security after Brexit. 32 656 86 World

авиация самолет авиашоу Ukrainian pilots awarded at Royal International Air Tattoo Show in UK. VIDEO Pilots of the 831 Myrhorod Tactical Aviation Brigade received awards for best displays at The Royal International Air Tattoo 2017 held on July 14-16, 2017 in the U.K. 56 729 123 World

сизо насиров Nasirov might be tried in Great Britain, - Embassy U.K. is concerned about the recent decision of Solomianskyi court. 60 822 129 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

манчестер British police arrested two more suspects of Manchester attack British police said they arrested two more people during raids Saturday over the Manchester concert bombing, as Prime Minister Theresa May announced a reduction in the country's threat level and of its anti-terror operation. 4 144 8 World

теракт Manchester Arena explosion: 22 people killed, including children, 59 injured. VIDEO Police say a lone male suicide bomber detonated an improvised explosive device at the end of an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena at 10.33 p.m. local time. 153 512 339 Incidents

Seven Ukrainian illegal immigrants detained in England, - media Seven suspected illegal immigrants from Ukraine were discovered on a yacht on Sunday after it got into difficulties near the Suffolk coast. 13 013 27 World

кличко джошуа Anthony Joshua celebrates victory over Volodymyr Klitschko British boxer Anthony Joshua defeated Ukrainian athlete Volodymyr Klitschko by TKO in front of a crowd of 90,000 at London's Wembley Stadium. 202 047 596 Sport

EU leaders adopt Brexit guidelines, - DW Leaders from 27 European Union states have unanimously agreed on guidelines for negotiations on the UK's divorce from the bloc. The leaders have also urged unity going into two years of talks with Britain. 3 037 3 World

British FM Johnson says it would be difficult for UK to say 'no' to another US strike on Syria British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says the U.K. could help the U.S. respond to a chemical attack in Syria. 17 979 67 Previously in trend: War in Syria

UK to launch pre-emptive nuclear strike in 'most extreme circumstances,' Defense Secretary Fallon says British Armed Forces may use nuclear weapons as a first strike in the most extreme circumstances. 34 631 142 World

NATO, British, Swedish aircraft conducted aerial reconnaissance of Russia’s Kaliningrad oblast The reconnaissance aircraft of the Royal Air Force, NATO and Sweden carried out reconnaissance mission at the Russian border in the south of the Baltic Sea on Wednesday, April 19. 12 527 33 Incidents

British lawmakers greenlight snap election in early June British parliamentarians have overwhelmingly approved British Prime Minister Theresa May's proposal for an early general election to be held on June 8. 2 770 8 World

Ukraine’s army ranks 8th in Europe, is the only army capable to contain Russian aggression effectively. It can make you feel safe and secure, - Poroshenko in London Ukraine spends 5 percent of its GDP on defense annually – more than some NATO members. 30 365 163 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko will present military technical projects during his visit to UK, - Iryna Lutsenko Presidential envoy in the Verkhovna Rada, deputy chairman of the Petro Poroshenko Bloc faction Iryna Lutsenko said the Ukraine's leader is going to present military technical projects during his official visit to the United Kingdom on April 18-19. 6 319 55 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko to visit United Kingdom on April 19, - BBC President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko will visit the U.K. to participate in a Chatham House conference. 3 942 53 Ukrainian Politics

санкции Britain to urge G7 countries to impose new sanctions against Russia At a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Lucca, Italy, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is set to demand further tightening of sanctions against Russia in response to the latest events in Syria unless Moscow ceases to support Damascus. 38 178 106 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

Boris Johnson canceled visit to Moscow as Russia defenses Assad regime, - Guardian The British foreign secretary had been due to fly to Russia on Monday for talks with his direct counterpart, the first such meeting since 2012. But the Foreign Office confirmed on Saturday that Johnson would no longer make the trip because “developments in Syria have changed the situation fundamentally”. 28 709 67 World

фемида UK court rejects full trial in case of Ukraine's $3B debt to Russia as Kyiv has no “justiciable defence” London's High Court has ruled March 29 that it would not be right for a $3bn bond case brought by Russia against Ukraine to proceed to full trial as Kyiv failed to present a court-ready defense. 75 054 217 Economics

Changes to e-declaration system a serious step back, - British Ambassador Gough British Ambassador to Ukraine Judith Gough believes the changes to e-declaration law, which the lawmakers voted on March 23, are a serious step back. 27 009 102 Ukrainian Politics

London police name Westminster attacker The police revealed the name of a man believed to be responsible for yesterday's terrorist attack in London. 22 460 13 World

Ukraine condemns London shooting, - Minister Klimkin Ukraine deplores today's act of violence in Great Britain. 8 620 22 World

kjylfy Dozen wounded in shooting outside British Parliament, - Reuters. VIDEO Unknown persons opened fire near the building of the British Parliament. 34 646 47 World

Crimea is Ukraine and must be returned, - UK Foreign Office The U.K.'s Foreign Office believes that Crimean peninsula is part of Ukraine. 12 132 84 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

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