Burnham arrives in Kyiv to underscore UK support for Ukraine Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s visit coincides with Ukraine’s 35th independence day. The Independent UK · Aug 24
Burnham and European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Kyiv on Monday, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chairing a meeting with international leaders The Independent UK · Aug 24
Burnham says UK with Ukraine ‘all the way’ despite ‘outrageous threats’ from Russia – Europe live Coalition of the Willing condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine, pledges to work on ‘constraining Russia’s war chest’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 24
Burnham says Britain is “100 per cent behind” Ukraine during first Kyiv visit IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 24
Ukraine launches drone strikes on Russian e-commerce giant Ozon Four logistics hubs in southern Russia were attacked as Kyiv expanded its campaign against supply networks it says support Moscow's military. Euronews · Aug 24
Is the EU ready to fight underwater threats? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot Underwater sabotage and threats are challenging Europe's security. In June, the Commission proposed €325 billion for five defence projects, including one on maritime and seabed surveillance. But what is the EU’s strategy to ramp up maritme defence? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. Euronews · Aug 24
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin passes law to seize retail warehouses if they face Ukrainian drone attack Kyiv has increasingly targeted online retail logistics centres, accusing them of providing support to the Russian armed forces The Independent UK · Aug 24
France gathers Ukraine's allies to boost resistance to Russia Countries allied with Ukraine in its war with Russia are meeting on Monday to reaffirm support for Kyiv and discuss how to pressure Moscow to halt its invasion, in talks held symbolically on Ukraine's independence day. French President Emmanuel Macron will co-chair the gathering of the so-called "Coalition of the… Radio France Internationale · Aug 24
Zelensky calls on allies to cover €27 billion gap for Ukraine’s air defence needs President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday urged Ukraine's allies to help cover a funding gap of €27 billion for its air defence needs in 2026. Ukraine is hosting a meeting of its key European backers in Kyiv as the country marks its 35th Independence Day. Read about the day’s events as… France 24 · Aug 24
UK Parliament Lights the Palace of Westminster in Ukraine's Colours To Mark Kyiv's Independence Day The UK lit up the Palace of Westminster in Ukraine's flag colours to mark Kyiv's Independence Day, highlighting ongoing support amid tensions with Russia. PM Andy Burnham plans a visit to Kyiv. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
New UK PM Andy Burnham to visit Kyiv on first foreign trip, reaffirms support to Ukraine UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will co-chair the meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on Monday, along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Euronews · Aug 24
UK PM Burnham to visit Kyiv as Ukraine turns 35, Britain to boost long-range strike capability On Ukraine's Independence Day, Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans an official visit to Kyiv, where he will engage with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and take charge of the Coalition of the Willing. The UK aims to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities by sharing classified missile technology for domestic assembly. This initiative underscores… The Times of India · Aug 24
Ukraine war briefing: Nord Stream bombings were not us, Zelenskyy insists After two arrests, Ukraine’s president says Germany ‘well aware’ Kyiv was not involved in planning or execution of sabotage mission. What we know on day 1,643 The Guardian - AU · Aug 24
Kyiv’s allies pledge classified tech, air defence missiles as Ukraine marks Independence Day French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to provide Ukraine with stronger military support, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defence missiles, at a meeting of allies in Kyiv on Monday to mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day. France 24 · Aug 23
The Independent UK · Aug 23 Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine to announce long-range missile support The prime minister is to chair his first meeting of the coalition of the willing as he arrives in Kyiv on Monday
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23 Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles PM will use independence day trip to announce sharing of classified information about Storm Shadow components
Evening Standard · Aug 23 Andy Burnham in Kyiv: PM defies Putin as Ukraine to 'fast' develop long-range missiles with UK blueprints Prime Minister will allow European defence firm MBDA to declassify information on UK components for the long-range Scalp missile
Euronews · Aug 23 Western leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukrainian forces set sights on Russia's Ozon Russian forces also carried out a number of attacks on Ukraine's railway network on Sunday as Ukrainians prep for the country's Independence Day.
The Times of India · Aug 23 'Could destroy Ukraine': Zelenskyy's big warning as calls grow for fresh elections amid ongoing war Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia could fracture the country and even “destroy” it, as fresh calls grow for Kyiv to hold a vote despite martial law.
France 24 · Aug 23 Wartime elections would 'destroy' Ukraine, says Zelensky Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that wartime elections would be a "tsunami" that would "destroy the country". Kyiv has been engulfed in a political crisis over the summer, triggered when Zelensky fired popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who days later called to organise a vote.
Bangkok Post · Aug 23 After Wildberries, Ukraine launches drone campaign on Russia's Ozon MOSCOW - Ukraine on Sunday hit a warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Ozon for the second day running, as Kyiv vowed to expand its attacks on logistics sites.
Bangkok Post · Aug 23 Zelensky rejects wartime elections, says would 'split' Ukraine KYIV (UKRAINE) - President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while it fights Russia's invasion, after a call by his former defence minister to organise a vote.
The Independent UK · Aug 23 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three dead in Russian strikes on Kharkiv as Kyiv targets another online retailer Ukrainian drones spark fire at a logistics hub belonging to online retailer Ozon, after weeks of attacks targeting Wildberries
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23 Ukraine war briefing: Macron focuses on delivery of missile interceptors as Russian attacks intensify French president is working on European alternatives to US Patriot missile system and expresses ‘horror’ at deadly attack on shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih. What we know on day 1,642
The Times of India · Aug 22 ‘Opened Pandora’s box’: Putin’s big warning after Ukraine hits Russian economic infrastructure Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Ukraine of a retaliatory campaign against its most sensitive economic sectors after Kyiv intensified drone strikes on Russian economic infrastructure, saying the attacks had “opened Pandora’s box”.