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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

Ukraine war at ‘major moment’ but allies must keep pressure up on Putin – Healey

The Defence Secretary was speaking at a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group.

Evening Standard

Allied defence ministers to meet after US offers Kyiv security guarantees

A meeting in Berlin on Monday night saw European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer set out conditions for any peace deal with Russia.

The Independent UK

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US ambassador suggests Germany take NATO's top military role in future

For decades, a US general or admiral has held the post as head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Now, more signs from Washington point to a change coming in the future.

Euronews

European NATO allies pledge to buy more US weapons under PURL scheme for Ukraine

A further 10 allies have lined up to join NATO's newly established PURL initiative, created to purchase in-demand weapons systems from the US, amid a shortage in supplies.

Euronews

What are NATO's national caveats and why do they hinder rapid response?

Mark Rutte, NATO's secretary general, said earlier this week that these national caveats "are holding us back" and "making us less effective".

Euronews

Ukraine’s allies stand at ‘moment of maximum opportunity’ – Healey

The Defence Secretary said the UK and its allies must use Donald Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Vladimir Putin to start a ’50-day drive’ to arm Ukraine.

Evening Standard

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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

Spain spikes contract for missiles built by Rafael in bid to move away from Israeli tech

The systems would have been developed in Spain by Pap Tecnos, a Madrid-based subsidiary of Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, local media said.

Euronews

Trump wants to hear how allies plan to boost defence spending, NATO envoy says

Trump insists NATO members should commit to spending at least 5% of GDP on defence, but that would require investment at an unprecedented scale.

Euronews

Ukraine allies pledge €21 billion in new military support

The Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), consisting of 51 nations and partners, led by Germany and UK, met on Friday in NATO headquarters in Brussels on Friday.

Euronews

Britain announces £450million military aid ‘surge’ to Ukraine ahead of defence summit

MoD says ‘major’ new military support package will boost Ukraine’s armed forces as they continue to defend against Russian attack

Evening Standard

Government announces £450m military ‘surge’ to Ukraine ahead of defence summit

The funding was unveiled as a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group was due to be held.

The Independent UK

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.

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