Russia warns of 'semi-military' attacks on UK over Ukraine missile deal RUSSIA has warned of a “semi-military” response to UK factories producing drones for Ukraine. The National (Scotland) · Aug 25
Russia Warns of Consequences, But Burnham Says UK Will Stand by Ukraine 'All the Way' British PM Andy Burnham, during his Kyiv visit, pledged unwavering support for Ukraine, dismissing Russian threats. The UK aims to bolster Ukraine's missile production capabilities amid escalating tensions. International Business Times UK · Aug 25
Watch: Andy Burnham plays The Smiths song with Ukrainian soldiers Andy Burnham played guitar with Ukrainian soldiers on his first official trip to Kyiv as prime minister. The Independent UK · Aug 25
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv agrees not to strike Moscow during CIA chief’s mysterious visit Ratcliffe’s purpose and meetings in Russia are not immediately clear but it marks the first known trip from a US spy chief since November 2021 The Independent UK · Aug 25
Burnham says he is planning US trip in September to lobby for Ukraine’s defence The trip would mark Mr Burnham’s first US visit since becoming prime minister in July. Evening Standard · Aug 25
Ukraine war briefing: Ozon next in Kyiv’s sights as sheds of Wildberries rival burn Putin decree lets Russian state scoop up companies that come under attack; ‘dig into our stocks’ of Patriots, British PM urges allies. What we know on day 1,644 The Guardian - AU · Aug 25
Kremlin adviser says UK factories could face attack from ‘unknown sources’ Former deputy foreign minister for Russia Andrei Fedorov said he could not ‘100% exclude’ the prospect of ‘semi-military’ action. Evening Standard · Aug 24
Putin adviser warns UK factories face attacks from ‘unknown sources’ for helping Ukraine Andrei Fedorov, a former deputy foreign minister for Russia, warned of reaction The Independent UK · Aug 24
Ukraine hands Britain ‘goldmine’ of secret battlefield intelligence to protect bases from Russian spies The UK is the first country outside of Ukraine to get access to Kyiv’s ‘Avengers’ database The Independent UK · Aug 24
British PM Burnham hits a chord on Kyiv visit KYIV (UKRAINE) - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday strummed on a guitar and also went to a shopping mall destroyed by a Russian strike as he visited Kyiv to show his country's support for Ukraine. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Burnham Hands Ukraine Secret Missile Blueprints as Kremlin Warns UK Is Now 'Participating in This War' British Prime Minister Andy Burnham authorises the transfer of classified missile blueprints to Ukraine, enabling local assembly of long-range weapons and escalating tensions with Russia. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
Ukraine's allies pledge to continue support with focus on air defence Ukraine's allies on Monday pledged to keep up their support in the war against Russia, with a renewed focus on air defence investment to counter a shortage of US Patriot interceptors. Radio France Internationale · Aug 24
UK to use Ukraine battlefield data to train AI to protect sensitive sites London and Kyiv in deal to help stop protesters and hostile states targeting military bases and critical infrastructure The Guardian - UK · Aug 24
The Guardian view on Britain helping Ukraine: build the weapons independence Kyiv needs Editorial: Moscow hopes western politics will weaken support for Kyiv. The UK and Europe’s answer should be to make Ukraine increasingly capable of defending itself alone The Guardian - UK · Aug 24
France 24 · Aug 24 What the renewed Black Sea blockade means for Ukraine’s farmers As Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial waterway has slowed to a crawl. For Ukraine’s farmers, the Black Sea blockade could hardly have come at a worse time.
Euronews · Aug 24 UK to share SCALP missile blueprints with Ukraine as Coalition of the Willing meets in Kyiv Britain will share technical information on the SCALP cruise missile with Ukraine, bringing Kyiv closer to producing the long-range strike weapon at home. Ukraine is still seeking US approval to manufacture Patriot interceptors.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24 ‘Fix that little spot’: Danish PM hits back at unsolicited beauty tip from cosmetic surgeon Mette Frederiksen, who received message on returning from Ukraine, advises women to embrace self-acceptance
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24 Burnham’s visit to Kyiv marks a renewal of badly needed support for Ukraine As well as pledging military help and diplomatic backing, the prime minister could be useful in dealing with the US
The Economic Times · Aug 24 Ukraine’s long-range missile push: What Britain’s new SCALP deal really means Britain will share technical data for SCALP missile components with Ukraine. This move aims to help Ukraine assemble its own long-range weapons. However, experts suggest these missiles will not be ready until next year. Ukraine needs Patriot defense systems to counter increasing Russian ballistic attacks. The SCALP missile offers deep…
The Independent UK · Aug 24 ‘Who started the fire?’ Burnham challenges Putin on first trip to Ukraine as UK-Russia tensions grow The UK is providing Ukraine with the blueprints to long-range SCALP missiles, the prime minister announced in Kyiv
Euronews · Aug 24 Ukraine’s robot and drone parade offers a glimpse of the future of war Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day with a military display unlike any it had staged before: robots on the streets of Kyiv, naval drones on the Dnipro river and UAVs in the skies above the capital, showcasing technologies that have transformed the battlefield since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
International Business Times UK · Aug 24 Norway Throws Ukraine a $9.2 Billion Lifeline for 2027 as Russia's War Nears Its Fifth Year Norway proposes $9.2 billion in Ukraine aid for 2027, with more than $7 billion focused on military support and weapons as Russia's war approaches its fifth year.
Evening Standard · Aug 24 Burnham calls on allies to send more interceptor missiles to Ukraine The Prime Minister is chairing his first meeting of the so-called ‘coalition of the willing’.
The Independent UK · Aug 24 The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces the U.K. will help Ukraine make its own long-range missiles
The Economic Times · Aug 24 ‘Ukraine wants peace, not surrender’: Zelenskiy draws red line with Russia Ukraine's President Zelenskiy marked Independence Day with a defiant speech, emphasizing peace without surrender. Foreign leaders visited Kyiv, pledging continued support and military technology for Ukraine's defense. Britain will provide classified technology for long-range cruise missile production within Ukraine. Allied nations will hold military talks to discuss Ukraine's air defense…