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A Kremlin adviser has warned that British factories producing drones for Ukraine could be attacked from 'unknown sources' after the UK agreed to share long-range missile blueprints. The warning came as Prime Minister Andy Burnham made his first foreign trip to Ukraine, where he reiterated support and signed a defence agreement.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Moscow, meeting President Putin and co-chairing the intergovernmental commission, as bilateral trade surpasses $60 billion. While leaders hailed the growth, Jaishankar flagged the widening trade deficit as a priority, seeking greater market access and barriers removal.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree enabling temporary state control of critical infrastructure if owners fail to protect or repair it. The move comes amid Ukraine's intense drone campaign against Russian facilities, including energy and logistics targets.
During a visit to Kyiv, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the UK will share classified technical information for the SCALP/Storm Shadow missile components with Ukraine, enabling domestic production. The Kremlin reacted sharply, accusing Britain of adding 'fuel to the fire' and threatening to destroy missile production sites. Burnham hit back, asking 'Who started the fire?' and affirming continued UK support.
In 2023, a Siberian tiger burst into a cabin in the Russian taiga and tore off 19-year-old Sergey Kyalundzyuga's arm. His cousin shot the animal, but later faced conviction for killing an endangered species. Sergey, now recovering, reflects on the attack and its aftermath.
In 2023, a Siberian tiger entered the cabin of two cousins on a fishing trip in the Russian taiga, biting off 19-year-old Sergey Kyalundzyuga's arm. His cousin Alexander Sigde shot the tiger and was later convicted of killing an endangered species. Sergey has now spoken about the attack and his recovery.
Bradley Townsend, 33, from Barnsley, has reportedly died fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine, becoming the first known British fighter to die on the Russian side since 2014. Reports detail his recruitment, his own statements about the 'suicide mission,' and the official government response.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly open to reducing tuition fees for EU students in exchange for improved trade terms with the bloc, according to The i Paper. The move, which could see EU students pay domestic-level fees, has drawn criticism from the Conservatives. A UK-EU summit is expected later this year.
Norway announced a record $9.2 billion aid package for Ukraine in 2027, matching its 2026 contribution, as Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere joined Nordic and Baltic leaders in Kyiv. The visit highlighted defense and drone cooperation, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of a $27 billion military funding gap.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and five other European leaders arrive in Kyiv to mark Flag Day and Independence Day, participating in Nordic-Baltic and Coalition of the Willing summits where new defense agreements and support commitments were announced.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia will draft 300,000 additional troops after parliamentary elections in mid-September, potentially reaching 500,000 by 2027. He describes it as a 'peripheral mobilisation' avoiding central cities, and warns of heavy Russian losses, while also highlighting air defence shortages and funding gaps.
Russian President Vladimir Putin paid tribute to Akhmat Kadyrov, the first president of Chechnya, on the 75th anniversary of his birth, saying his name is forever inscribed in Russia's history. Putin highlighted Kadyrov's role in ending conflict and restoring stability, and condemned his 2004 assassination as a crime that 'can neither be forgiven nor forgotten.'
An explosives-laden drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport has triggered widespread concern in Germany and conflicting claims about who was responsible. While US officials point to Russia, Russia's SVR suggests a 'Ukrainian trace,' and German authorities have not assigned blame.
Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, with no replacement named, as diplomatic ties deteriorate. The move comes amid threats over Ukraine's use of British-made drones and heightened rhetoric from both sides.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, urged closer coordination among India, the United States and the United Kingdom to end the Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He described the US involvement as a mistake, recalled historical India-Russia ties via a conversation with Queen Elizabeth II, and pressed for greater pressure on Moscow over Ukraine while praising India's leadership and democratic trajectory.
France has promised to deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, and the UK will help Kyiv produce its own long-range missiles, amid a surge in Russian strikes that has pushed civilian deaths to their highest since the first months of the invasion. The pledges come as Ukraine hosts a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on its independence day.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Russia on August 23-24, meeting President Vladimir Putin and conveying PM Modi's personal communication. Discussions covered economic cooperation, upcoming summits, and regional issues, with both sides highlighting growing ties and setting the stage for future engagements.
Ukrainian drones struck Ozon warehouses in multiple Russian regions over consecutive days, with fires reported in Krasnodar, Orenburg, and Samara. Ozon evacuated hundreds of employees, and regional officials confirmed injuries, while Russia's defence ministry said it downed 328 drones overnight.
In a recent phone call, US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discussed the conflict in Ukraine, calling for a swift settlement, while Lula also raised trade tariffs and UN Security Council reform.
A Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 130, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned as a deliberate 'double-tap' targeting emergency responders, drew international outrage and promises of new sanctions. Separate attacks in the Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions added to Friday's civilian toll.