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Shapps Becomes UK Defense Minister With Vow to Keep Up Support for Ukraine
By Elizabeth Piper and Andrew Macaskill | Reuters
Former energy minister Grant Shapps replaced Ben Wallace on Thursday as Britain's defense minister, a surprise move that reaffirmed London's support for Ukraine while raising questions over his lack of experience of the military.
Ukraine Launches Biggest Drone Attack Yet Inside Russian Territory
By Polina Ivanova and John Paul Rathbone | Financial Times
Ukrainian drones struck seven Russian regions overnight, destroying several military cargo planes, in Kyiv’s most sweeping unmanned aerial attack inside enemy territory since Moscow invaded last year.
Britain’s Top Diplomat Visits China for the First Time in 5 Years With Hopes of Stabilizing Ties
Associated Press
Britain’s top diplomat, James Cleverly, began a long-awaited visit to China on Wednesday as the two countries attempt to stabilize their ties that have frayed badly in recent years.
EU’s €86 Billion budget Battle Casts Shadow Over Ukraine Funding
By Henry Foy | Financial Times
EU funding to shore up Ukraine is being held up by fractious disagreements among member states, with worries about strained national budgets and rising costs in Brussels threatening the flow of financial support to Kyiv.
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