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Britain has secured access to Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs battlefield data under a deal signed during Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to Kyiv. The agreement, part of the 100 Year Partnership, will train AI systems to protect UK sites and comes alongside the transfer of Storm Shadow missile blueprints.
On Ukraine's Independence Day, military amputees and war veterans completed Iron Week, a grueling 1,500-kilometer endurance race around the country. The event, led by Olympic triathlete Danylo Sapunov, featured swimming, cycling, and running, with participants sharing personal stories of recovery and national pride.
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.
India has lifted its ban on wheat and wheat product exports with immediate effect, according to notifications from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. The move revises export policy from 'Prohibited' to 'Free' for specified wheat codes and follows earlier limited shipments. Officials cite depressed domestic prices and farmers' interests as key reasons.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham joined other European leaders in Kyiv for Ukraine's 35th Independence Day, announcing plans to support local production of long-range missiles. The visit also marked Burnham's first foreign trip since taking office, with pledges to deepen ties with the EU and continue military support.
Ukraine's wartime election debate intensifies after former defence minister Fedorov's dismissal sparked a call for a vote, which President Zelenskyy warns could 'split the country'. With martial law suspending national elections and widespread public support for delay, the political standoff reflects the complex interplay of security, legitimacy, and governance.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Ireland on September 12-13 for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course, according to a White House official. The trip highlights the overlap between official travel and his family's business interests, while Irish authorities prepare for a massive security operation.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb visited Kyiv with his wife and Finland's defence forces commander, drawing parallels between Ukraine's war and Finland's WWII experience while pledging sustained support. The visit included a defense cooperation roundtable that produced agreements on drone and uncrewed boat production in Finland.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal arrived in Kyiv for a Nordic-Baltic summit with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowing continued support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia. The visit, coinciding with Ukraine's Flag Day, included a tour of a Kyiv district damaged by Russian strikes and remarks on NATO's strength and Russia's hybrid threats.
President Zelenskyy announced Ukrainian strikes on a Russian refinery and logistics hub, while holding talks with German and French leaders on air defence, as a missile attack on a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih killed 16 people.
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.
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.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday for his first official foreign visit, marking Ukraine's Independence Day and chairing his inaugural meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. He announced an agreement to allow the release of classified information on British components of the Storm Shadow/SCALP missile to enable local production in Ukraine, a step that drew sharp criticism from the Kremlin.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Moscow is ready to consider new proposals for settling the Ukraine conflict, provided they align with President Putin's goals and 'realities on the ground.' He stressed Russia will not abandon its fundamental positions, while noting Washington's ability to influence Kyiv and its European backers.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the creators and producers of the Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear,' accusing it of spreading pro-Russian narratives. The move, signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, allows Kyiv to block the content and seek its removal from international platforms. The Kremlin dismissed the allegations, praising the show's global appeal.
Overnight Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region have killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack damaged residential buildings, a medical facility, and a children's hospital, prompting Kyiv's mayor to declare a day of mourning.
Attacks on shipping have shut down over 97% of Russia and Ukraine's grain export capacity in the Azov and Black Sea basin, driving up global prices. Ukraine proposed a truce on attacks against grain ships, but Russia rejected it, demanding guarantees against strikes on its energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukraine's grain exports have fallen to about a fifth of potential shipments, with ports in Odesa effectively ceased operations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections during wartime, warning they would be a 'tsunami' that could destroy the country. The dispute highlights growing internal political tensions as Russia continues its offensive and Ukraine faces missile shortages and funding gaps.
Serbia has requested and received firefighting assistance from both the European Union and Russia as wildfires burn in the Deliblatska Pescara nature reserve and elsewhere. EU helicopters and crews are joining Serbian teams, while a Russian Il-76 water-bombing aircraft has been operating since mid-August. The blazes have also forced evacuations and road closures across the region.
A Ukrainian national, identified as Volodymyr Zhuravlev, was arrested in Croatia on a European warrant for his alleged role in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. He is the second suspect in the case, following the earlier arrest of Serhii K. The arrest has been welcomed by Germany, while Ukraine has denied involvement.