Britain’s incoming leader promises Ukraine aid “will not waver”—but money is the catch

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.”

UK to participate in EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan

This agreement will help ensure Ukraine gets the support it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression, while backing British defense companies, supporting skilled jobs and strengthening our national security, said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on July 13.

Ukraine passes 20 reforms to unlock $3.39 billion from World Bank

The UK and Japan backed the loan, and a 2.35 billion grant fund covered the rest.

Russia Says US Cannot Mediate Ukraine War While Backing Kyiv

Russia said the United States understands it cannot effectively mediate the Ukraine war while simultaneously supporting one side of the conflict, after reports suggested Kyiv believes it has gained stronger backing from U.S. President Donald Trump. The comments come as Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and seeks to increase pressure on Moscow [] The post Russia Says US Cannot Mediate Ukraine War While Backing Kyiv appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Ukraine receives €3.9b under EU defense support program

Ukraine has received 3.9 billion euros from the European Union (EU) as the first loan under a defense support program, the country's finance ministry said Tuesday, reported Xinhua. The financing is part of the initial tranche of the Ukraine Support Loan worth 5.01 billion euros, the ministry said in a statement. These funds will be directed to what is critically important for our resilience today: strengthening Ukrainian drone production, the defense industry, and meeting the needs of the Defense Forces, said Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko. In 2026, Kiev expects to receive 45 billion euros under the Ukraine Support Loan, including 28.3 billion euros for defense.

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JUST IN: President Trump offers to help President Putin reach a deal with Ukraine.@BRICSNews

G7 Countries Provide Ukraine With $45.5 Billion in Loans Backed by Frozen Russian Assets

Countries of the Group of Seven (G7) have provided Ukraine with a total of 45.5 billion in loans financed through proceeds generated by frozen Russian assets, according to data from Ukraine's Ministry of Finance cited by RIA Novosti. The total reached that level by the end of May. Majority of Funding Arrived in 2025 According to the ministry's figures, Ukraine received 37.9 billion under the program in 2025.

Lavrov says Russia will closely follow Trump-Zelenskyy meeting at NATO summit in Ankara

Foreign minister says Western countries directly involved in Ukraine war through weapons, intelligence and satellite support

UK Unlikely to Change Policy on Ukraine, Russia Under New Gov’t – Tory Peer

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is unlikely to change its policy on Ukraine and Russia under a new government, with the country continuing to follow Washington's lead, Richard Balfe, a Conservative member of the UK Parliament's House of Lords, told Sputnik on Monday.

Has Ukraine Found the Key to Victory?

"Ukraine has figured out the key to VICTORY." Former Commander of US Army Europe Ben Hodges says Ukraine's strategy of targeting Russia's oil and gas export infrastructure is increasing pressure on Moscow and weakening its war effort.

Ukraine FM says Russia offered thousands of POWs for captured North Koreans: sources

Russia has proposed exchanging thousands of Ukrainian detainees for two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine, Ukraine’s top diplomat told experts in Seoul, sources close to the matter confirmed Thursday. If confirmed, the proposal could complicate Seoul’s efforts to bring the prisoners to South Korea. Separate diplomatic sources familiar with the matter, however, expressed skepticism over whether Moscow would make such an offer. The remark by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha was mad

Chechnya and Dagestan received additional funds to address the consequences of the floods.

The Russian government has allocated an additional 2.5 billion rubles for flood relief in Dagestan and Chechnya. The funding will be used for hydraulic engineering work.

Russia is spying on America from 90 miles off Florida. That’s not a distant war

Wars abroad do not become irrelevant to Americans because they are fought far from our shores. The question is not whether Ukraine matters more than our border, our debt, our military readiness, or our working families. It is whether the outcome of Russia’s war will make those challenges easier or harder for the United States. []

The fuel crisis in Russia: What are Putin's options? | DW News

Ukraine's long-range counter-strike campaign is expanding to inflict economic damage on Russia and hinder its war machine. Russian citizens can feel the pain as they wait in line to pay for gasoline that's at a 20-year high. How much is Vladimir Putin willing to pay? #russia #ukrainewar #enery #dwbusiness #dwdip For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

[Photo] A cross-party group of 71 British MPs and peers is urging the UK government to impose [...]

A cross-party group of 71 British MPs and peers is urging the UK government to impose sanctions on Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin. The move signals escalating diplomatic pressure on Israel from within a key Western ally.

Starmer’s last-ditch effort to leave his mark falls drastically short

GB News contributor and TV presenter Cristo Foufas reacts to outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s $1.9 billion defence spending commitment. “This is a billion pounds, it is a good thing, it is probably going to be a good thing in Donald Trump’s eyes,” Mr Foufas told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “It is nowhere near enough when you consider the position Britain is in at the moment, and of course, the perilous position the world is in at the moment.”

Ukraine is raising the cost of war for Russia as the war shifts in Kyiv’s favor

Ukraine is basically demonstrating to the Russians that the cost of this war is only increasing. Not just for Putin’s regime but for ordinary Russians, as the war gets closer to their home PHOTO- Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath-laying ceremony A string of political victories and deep-strike successes by Ukraine has revived hopes that the war could []

Keir Starmer announces RESIGNATION (Plus: Trump FEUDS with Giorgia Meloni) | RISING

0:00 I went to Ukraine and saw Russia’s war with my own eyes: Robby Soave | RISING 13:59 Keir Starmer resigning as UK Prime Minister; Trump bashes him on way out | RISING 21:06 Trump must end Iran war, defy Netanyahu regime’s push for Lebanon aggression: Niall Stanage [] The post Keir Starmer announces RESIGNATION (Plus: Trump FEUDS with Giorgia Meloni) | RISING first appeared on Attack the System.

Pardoned Iranian nuclear negotiator sues FIFA over team’s World Cup loss against Egypt

Exclusive: Lotfolah Kaveh Afrasiabi, who was part of a 2023 prisoner swap with Iran, told The Independent that he considers his 1 billion demand to be ‘very generous,’ if not a bit low

Zelensky Urges European Allies to "Build Strong Defense Against Russia's Ballistic Missiles" | Dawn

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European allies to strengthen their defenses against Russia's ballistic missiles, urging greater investment in air and missile defense capabilities as the war continues. His appeal comes amid ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #zelenskyy #ukraine #russia #europe #missiledefense #nato #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Russia and Ukraine exchange 160 POWs – MOD

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 160 prisoners of war each, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 160 Prisoners of War in Latest Swap

(NaturalNews) Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner of war exchange on Friday, June 26 â“ with 160 servicemen returned to each side, the Russian Ministry of Defe...

International aid financed more than third of Ukraine's budget spending in first half of 2026

More than 37 of Ukraine's state budget spending in the first half of 2026 was financed through international assistance.

Persistent Systems to acquire Nagarro, envisions global AI powerhouse of $2.9 billion

The transaction will be financed by a bridge loan from Barclays Bank Plc of a nominal amount of EUR 1.4 billion, backed by Corporate Guarantee up to EUR 1.54 billion

Kremlin rejects escalation as Ukraine drone strikes hit Russian oil sites

The Kremlin has responded to comments from Donald Trump and Marco Rubio on the Ukraine war, saying peace cannot be achieved through further escalation. Correspondent Yulia Shapovalova reports from Moscow on Russia’s reaction, as Ukrainian drone strikes target oil infrastructure in the Tver and Stavropol regions, causing fires and disrupting operations. The Russian Defense Ministry says it intercepted dozens of drones, while the effects of the conflict continue to be felt inside Russian territory. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

West ready to use any means necessary to contain its competitors — Kremlin aide

Yury Ushakov noted that Western sanctions against Russia are pouring in like from a bucket

US president demands higher Nato defence budget

Russia's war on Ukraine has cost hundreds of thousands of lives, but as the conflict unfolds, both the Russian and US presidents have been placing pressure on Nato. Putin's war of choice has highlighted vulnerabilities within the alliance, while Trump keeps telling Europe to step up to the plate. Jon Brain reports.

UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iran International journalist in London

British lawmakers said last year that Iran posed a significant and wide-ranging threat to Britain. Iran's embassy in London said it rejected the politically motivated and hostile allegations.

Russian border region’s acting governor says his constituents want one thing more than anything: for the ‘special military operation’ to end

The acting governor of the Belgorod region, Alexander Shuvaev, said residents there want the war in Ukraine to end more than anything else. He made the remarks in an interview with Kommersant, a Russian business daily.

Analysis-Russia pounds on the gates of Ukraine’s ’fortress belt’

Analysis-Russia pounds on the gates of Ukraine’s ’fortress belt’

Russia and Ukraine exchange 160 prisoners of war each

Prisoner exchanges remain the only tangible outcome of negotiations between the two countries The post Russia and Ukraine exchange 160 prisoners of war each appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Azerbaijan's Presidential Aide meets with economics professor Jeffrey Sachs (PHOTO)

Azerbaijan's Presidential Aide meets with economics professor Jeffrey Sachs (PHOTO)

Ultima chiamata da 1,1 miliardi della Commissione UE per finanziare i lavori di modernizzazione dei trasporti

Sono incluse nell'invito per i finanziamenti anche Ucraina e Moldavia, i due Paesi che hanno di recente aperto i capitoli negoziali per l’adesione all’UE. L’obiettivo è quello di “rafforzare i collegamenti di trasporto” con l’Unione

Will Japan’s JPYSC stablecoin challenge USDT’s $186B dominance?

SBI's JPYSC targets cross-border payments, but dollar stablecoins still dominate.

Trump hopes Ukraine war to end 'soon' after Putin, Zelenskyy calls

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing hope that the war in Ukraine wo...

Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine

US President Donald Trump, speaking to Russian leader Vladimir Putin by telephone for nearly 90 minutes, offered ‌to help find a solution to the Ukraine war, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said in comments made public early on Sunday. Ushakov said Trump made the offer during the call on Saturday, US Independence Day, in the context [] The post Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.