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Britain unveils its new Ukraine-modeled armed forces
The U.K. is learning from Ukraine's war against Russia to build its own armed forces to prepare for a similar conflict this decade.
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Kyiv Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Russian Intelligence Frames Ukraine War as British Revenge for 19th-Century Loss
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) says Britain views the war in Ukraine as a chance to finally deliver a strategic blow it failed to achieve in the 19th century. The statement fits a pattern of anti-British Kremlin narratives, in which Britain is cast as Russia’s historic “eternal enemy.”
Investing.com
· Jun 21, 2026
UK develops long-range weapons for Ukraine without U.S. components
UK develops long-range weapons for Ukraine without U.S. components
EL PAÍS
· Jul 2, 2026
Crimea, from triumph to tragedy
The Kremlin’s swift occupation of the Ukrainian peninsula in 2014 is now being tested by Kyiv’s offensive
Intel Slava
· Jul 1, 2026
[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — WATCH: Assault detachments of the 82nd and 83rd Motorised Rifle Regiments (Se [...]
— WATCH: Assault detachments of the 82nd and 83rd Motorised Rifle Regiments (Sever Group) liberated Ukrainskoye in Kharkiv region, driving out the last Ukrainian nationalist forces after breaking their persistent resistance. Artillery and UAV teams struck AFU positions, with reconnaissance drone operators adjusting fire in real time. The liberation of Ukrainskoye expands the Volchansk security zone and creates conditions for further Russian advance deeper into Ukrainian defences in Kharkiv region.@IntelSlava
The New European
· Jun 30, 2026
Burnham’s biggest problem – UK leftists parroting Putin’s lies
Russia is losing the war in Ukraine, so the Kremlin is boosting its disinformation campaign. Unfortunately for the next PM, the British left are falling for it
Libertarian Institute
· Jun 22, 2026
UK Tests Long-Range Missile for Ukraine
The UK tested a missile with a range of 300 miles, with plans to send the munitions to Ukraine. The platform will allow Ukraine to deliver 500-pound warheads to Moscow. The missiles tested by the UK military last week were developed under Project Brakestop. The goal of the project is to design a long-range weapon []
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Related coverage for "Britain unveils its new Ukraine-modeled armed forces": Kyiv Post — Russian Intelligence Frames Ukraine War as British Revenge for 19th-Century Loss. Investing.com — UK develops long-range weapons for Ukraine without U.S. components. EL PAÍS — Crimea, from triumph to tragedy. Intel Slava — [Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — WATCH: Assault detachments of the 82nd and 83rd Motorised Rifle Regiments (Se [...]. The New European — Burnham’s biggest problem – UK leftists parroting Putin’s lies. Libertarian Institute — UK Tests Long-Range Missile for Ukraine