Zelensky meets Starmer ahead of talks with allies to boost Ukraine’s defences The Ukrainian president joined the Prime Minister at Number 10 on Friday. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025
Nato scrambles fighter jets after Russian planes violate Lithuania’s airspace in ‘blatant breach’ The encroachment comes after several alleged Russian airspace violations in Estonia, Poland, Romania and Denmark The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Turkey in talks with Qatar and Oman to buy used Eurofighter jets, Erdogan says Turkey is negotiating with Qatar and Oman to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoon jets to boost its air force capabilities The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
UK’s biggest weapons firm BAE grounds ‘lifeline’ aircraft delivering food aid Exclusive: In the year they announced record profits, Britain’s arms maker has revoked licence to fly for planes taking supplies of food to starving people in South Sudan, Somalia and DRC The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025
Europe seeks role in Gaza as pressure grows on Israel over fragile ceasefire European Union leaders are pushing for a bigger role in Gaza and the West Bank after being left out of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Radio France Internationale · Oct 24, 2025
UK To Press 'Coalition Of Willing' For More Long-range Missiles For Ukraine Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky heads to London Friday for a meeting of its key backers, where Britain's prime minister has said he will call on Europe to deliver more long-range missiles. International Business Times · Oct 24, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Lithuania accuses Russia of further Nato airspace violation Eurofighters scramble after incursion by fighter and tanker; Russian anti-tank drone kills two Ukrainian journalists at petrol station. What we know on day 1,339 The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2025
Keir Starmer calls on Ukraine’s allies to provide more long-range weapons The Prime Minister will announce that a UK missile-building programme has been accelerated to deliver an extra 140 air defence missiles this winter. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025
First Thing: US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine The Trump administration hardens its stance against the Kremlin. Plus, the final New York City mayoral debate gets heated The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025
Renewable energy investment should come from defence budgets, say retired military leaders Former European officers say spending on low-carbon power would make nations more resilient to threats from potential aggressors The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025
Trump Freezes Out Moscow, Full Sanctions Slapped On Russian Oil Giants Rosneft And Lukoil — Crude Oil Futures Surge In a sweeping escalation of economic pressure on Russia, the U.S. Department of the Treasury said that it will be imposing full blocking sanctions on its two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, citing Moscow’s “lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine.” Benzinga · Oct 23, 2025
US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine Trump administration hardens stance against the Kremlin day after cancelling a planned summit with Russian leader The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025
UK and German forces to ramp up cyber and military co-operation The UK and German defence secretaries are marking one year since the signing of the Trinity House Agreement on Defence. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025
NATO Chief Brushes Off Concerns Of Trump-Zelensky Rift NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday downplayed concerns about tensions between Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, while reiterating his belief that "only" the US president could achieve peace between Moscow and Kyiv. International Business Times · Oct 22, 2025
Latin Times · Oct 22, 2025 Defense Experts Warn U.S. Warship Deployment Near Venezuela Could Face Threat from Russian-Made Missiles U.S. naval forces operating off the coast of Venezuela could face a credible threat from Russian-made anti-ship missiles in the event of a military confrontation, according to experts.
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025 Starmer calls Western Balkans Europe’s ‘crucible’ as he kicks off summit The Prime Minister is hosting leaders from Western Balkan nations as the UK seeks to agree further measures on deterring illegal migrants.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 The first EU-Egypt summit is to focus on economic ties, migration and Gaza Egypt and the European Union will hold their first summit Wednesday in Brussels
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025 Starmer to host Western Balkans leaders as UK seeks to stem flow of migrants The UK is already working with partners in the region, comprised of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025 British troops to get powers to shoot down drones near military bases Defence secretary will announce measures to combat threat of unmanned aircraft after incursions in Europe
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025 Ukraine cannot win against Russia, warns British Field Marshal WORLD OF TROUBLE: Field Marshal Lord Richards tells The Independent’s Sam Kiley that Ukraine has been given false hope by its Western allies and cannot triumph against Russia unless Nato forces join fight
Radio France Internationale · Oct 17, 2025 EU to boost security independence and Ukraine ties with €1.5bn defence plan As the European Union agrees on a €1.5 billion programme to boost its defence industry, the question now is whether this initiative can deliver the strategic autonomy Brussels is seeking – and quickly enough to meet the bloc's mounting security challenges.
Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025 Farage calls Putin ‘very bad dude’ and backs downing Russian jets in Nato skies Reform UK leader backs shooting down Russian jets that enter Nato airspace and spending frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025 Border security officers sent to Balkans to disrupt people-smuggling networks British team sent to develop new ways of working with Frontex, the EU’s border agency
International Business Times UK · Oct 15, 2025 Is Pete Hegseth Safe After Shock Plane Emergency Landing? Real Reason the Secretary of War Was Forced Down in UK A routine flight turns into a mid-air nightmare for Pete Hegseth after a cracked windshield forces a terrifying emergency landing.
International Business Times · Oct 15, 2025 Row Over Conscription Mars Germany's Russia Strategy The German government on Wednesday tried to smooth over a row within its ranks over conscription that threatens to overshadow its push to bolster military deterrence against Russia.