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UK to send £752m and 120,000 drones to Ukraine to bolster defences against Russia

Drones now account for the majority of battlefield casualties

The Independent UK

John Healey tells Ukraine’s allies to make 2026 ‘the year this war ends’

The Defence Secretary was speaking at a press conference after a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels.

Evening Standard

Starmer calls for more pressure on Russia as Trump mulls tougher sanctions

The Prime Minister and Nato chief Mark Rutte said Moscow should be slapped with stronger sanctions.

Evening Standard

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UK-led fund to equip Ukraine tops £2 billion as Russia intensifies attacks

Defence Secretary John Healey said allies must surge vital military kit to Ukraine’s fighters.

Evening Standard

Defence secretary to call for ‘50-day drive’ to arm Kyiv and force Putin’s hand

It comes after US president Donald Trump gave Putin a 50 day deadline to agree to a ceasefire

The Independent UK

Healey to call for ’50-day drive’ to arm Ukraine and force Putin to negotiate

Donald Trump has already threatened to impose ‘very severe’ tariffs on Russia.

Evening Standard

US Defence Secretary Hegseth to skip NATO-led meeting on Ukraine military support

In a first for the US, the Pentagon chief will not attend a meeting of the group orchestrating military support to Ukraine, a Washington official told Euronews.

Euronews

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US envoy suggests Ukraine can be partitioned ‘like Berlin post-Second World War’

General Keith Kellogg appeared to suggest the country could be split into zones of control with British, French and Russian troops.

Evening Standard

Exclusive: US no longer to chair NATO-led group of key allies

UK and Germany have stepped into the breach as leaders of the so-called Ramstein group, but it hadn’t been clear whether this was a temporary measure until now.

Euronews

Peace in Ukraine ‘appears out of reach’ in near future and Putin ‘dragging his feet’ on ceasefire

The warning came as John Healey accused Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in peace talks

The Independent UK

Allies agree record boost in military aid for Ukraine in ‘critical year’ for war

Germany’s defence minister told a press conference that there appeared to be little chance of peace ‘in the immediate future’.

Evening Standard

Healey urges more support at ‘critical moment’ for Ukraine

Prior to a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, the UK Government announced a £450 million ‘surge’ of military support to Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Concerns over US NATO engagement as 'Coalition of the Willing' meets

As US President Donald Trump's pauses his recent barrage of tariffs on global trading partners, NATO allies are alerted to signals pointing to diminished US engagement in defending the alliance.

Euronews

Outgoing Defense Secretary Urges Ukraine To Continue Fighting Against Russia

Outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin supports Ukraine's fight against Russia, emphasizing casualties and aid.

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Zelenskyy urges Ukraine allies to allow long-range weapons use in Russia

Ukrainian president seeks to rally more support at meeting of key backers as US pledges an additional $250m in aid.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 574

As the war enters its 574th day, these are the main developments.

The Independent UK

Watch as US defence secretary Lloyd Austin delivers remarks ahead of Ukraine summit in Germany

Watch as US secretary of defense Lloyd J. Austin makes opening remarks before he hosts an in-person Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein US Air Base in Germany on Tuesday 19 September.

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