Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held bilateral talks with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday after the two leaders took part in Independence Day events in Kyiv.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-25 02:02

Ukraine’s allies met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to mark the country’s 35th independence anniversary. The United Kingdom and France pledged stronger military support, including classified technology intended to enable Ukraine to produce its own Storm Shadow missiles. Prime Minister Mark Carney was among the leaders promising continued backing as Ukraine defends itself against Russia’s invasion.

GGlobal News2026-08-25 00:30

Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse owned by Russian online retailer Ozon in a series of strikes across Russia on Saturday that killed at least six people. President Vladimir Putin responded by targeting Ukraine’s economic infrastructure. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin viewed the attacks as Ukraine opening “Pandora’s box” and now facing the response.

GGlobal News2026-08-25 00:15

Russia says tensions with the UK are increasing after Britain agreed to give Ukraine blueprints for producing more capable long-range missiles. During a visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister Andy Burnham handed over previously classified information on cruise-missile components, which will help Ukraine make its own version of the Storm Shadow missile.

BBBC News2026-08-24 22:51

Odesa, Ukraine’s key Black Sea gateway, is being affected by weeks of Russian attacks. Damage to ports, railways and transport links has badly hit exports, putting pressure on Ukraine’s economy and global food supplies.

DDW News2026-08-24 22:10

During a visit to Kyiv to meet President Zelensky, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised to hand Ukraine blueprints for building its own long-range missiles. He said Britain would keep pressure on Russia despite what Moscow called “outrageous threats.”

BBBC News2026-08-24 21:00

Ukrainians are marking Independence Day as foreign leaders gather in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is among those visiting the capital.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-24 20:07

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the UK will help Ukraine develop technology to counter Russian attacks by sharing blueprints that could allow it to manufacture more long-range cruise missiles. Burnham met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to mark Ukrainian Independence Day. The podcast also covers Shein’s planned Hong Kong listing and Iran’s vow to keep fighting despite new US sanctions.

BBBC News2026-08-24 19:00

Former military intelligence officer Frank Ledwidge says Europe’s latest commitments to Ukraine are largely political symbolism. He warns the coalition is failing to address Kyiv’s most urgent need for air defences capable of intercepting Russian ballistic and hypersonic missiles, leaving the war-torn country exposed to attacks.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-24 18:16

International leaders are visiting Ukraine for its Independence Day as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again rejects calls for a wartime election. Domestic pressure is mounting amid new corruption investigations involving senior government officials, while Russian and Ukrainian attacks intensify. What impact will this have?

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-24 17:30

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s call last week for wartime elections is widely viewed as the strongest challenge to Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidency since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Zelensky’s five-year term ended in May 2024, but elections have been suspended until the war ends, amid pressure from Washington and Moscow.

BBBC News2026-08-24 17:00

Russian drones and missiles targeted the Ukrainian port city of Odessa, triggering fires at energy and gas infrastructure facilities. No deaths or injuries have been reported. Greg Simons of Daffodil International University provided analysis.

TTRT World2026-08-24 16:58

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy marked Independence Day with a defiant speech, saying Ukraine seeks peace but will not surrender to Russia at any price.

RReuters2026-08-24 16:48

Burnham, speaking in Kyiv during Ukraine’s Independence Day events, said he had approved a request to share Storm Shadow technology. British and French industry will support Ukraine, while the air-launched precision missile has a range of more than 250 kilometers.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-24 16:37

As Ukraine continues to endure brutal Russian bombardment, the European Union has approved €6.1 billion for the war-torn country’s defences under the bloc’s €90 billion loan programme.

Eeuronews2026-08-24 15:54

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, the EU approved 6.1 billion euros in financial aid for Kyiv. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham also cleared the way for Ukraine to produce a version of the long-range SCALP missile, while French President Macron pledged more interceptor missiles. The commitments come as Zelenskyy faces corruption probes and calls from a former loyalist for national elections.

DDW News2026-08-24 15:45

On his first overseas trip since becoming prime minister last month, Andy Burnham laid a wreath in Kyiv on Monday for Ukraine’s Independence Day. He joined nearly a dozen European leaders, including European Council president Antonio Costa, to mark 35 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union.

GGuardian News2026-08-24 15:19

Chatham House Associate Fellow Samantha de Bendern says Europe is taking increasingly consequential steps to support Ukraine, but warns they remain insufficient to address the country’s fundamental vulnerability. The discussion also examines whether Ukraine’s allies are prepared to help protect its airspace.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-24 13:58

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine has opened “Pandora’s box” by targeting Russia’s economic infrastructure, as Kyiv continues strikes on businesses and warehouses. Klaus Larres of the University of North Carolina offers his analysis.

TTRT World2026-08-24 12:24

Bloomberg Intelligence’s Rod Turnbull examines how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the continuing conflict have changed the way countries wage war, including through the impact of new technology, drones and artificial intelligence on military operations.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-24 12:11

Ukraine is celebrating its Independence Day on Monday while Russia’s full-scale war continues, more than four and a half years after Moscow launched its invasion. Yaroslav Zharienov, editor-in-chief of the Ukrainian online publication Telegraf, offers his analysis.

TTRT World2026-08-24 12:03

European leaders arrived in Kyiv on Monday for celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed European Council President António Costa, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden and Moldovan President Maia Sandu at the city’s railway station.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-24 11:30

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hosts an event marking Ukraine’s Independence Day, attended by Andy Burnham and other guests.

GGuardian News2026-08-24 11:22

European leaders are gathering in Kyiv as Ukraine marks its 35th Independence Day. The Coalition of the Willing is expected to discuss further support, while the EU has announced more than €6 billion in aid. Critical air-defence assistance from the United States, however, is still absent.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-24 10:37