Israel has renewed air and land strikes on Gaza, with US approval, over the past few days. Having completed Phase 1 of the ceasefire agreement after a fashion, it has proved impossible for the Israelis and Hamas to agree on a basis that satisfies both sides, and the Israeli government’s patience hasContinue reading “Renewed Gaza Strikes”
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Trump Hammers The Houthis
In a move which should have surprised no-one, President Donald Trump has authorised a series of strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, carried out this weekend, using only US assets on this occasion. The American attacks were launched after the Yemeni rebel group threatened to resume attacks on Israeli-linked shipping in theContinue reading “Trump Hammers The Houthis”
Deepening UK-US defence relations and peace in Ukraine to top agenda for Defence Secretary’s Washington visit
Securing a lasting peace in Ukraine and strengthening bonds between NATO allies will be the focus of discussions during the Defence Secretary’s visit to Washington DC on Wednesday and Thursday – including a meeting with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth. John Healey MP will hail the unparalleled depth of the UK’s special relationship with theContinue reading “Deepening UK-US defence relations and peace in Ukraine to top agenda for Defence Secretary’s Washington visit”
UK reinforces support for Ukraine with £2.26 billion loan to bolster Ukrainian defence capabilities
The £2.26 billion loan will bolster Ukrainian military capability, and will be paid back using profits generated on sanctioned Russian sovereign assets. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko will sign the formal loan agreement today (Saturday 1 March), with the first tranche of funding expected to reach Ukraine later next week. TheContinue reading “UK reinforces support for Ukraine with £2.26 billion loan to bolster Ukrainian defence capabilities”
Putin’s Worst Nightmare? China Tightens Its Grip on Russia, With Ukraine as the Final Piece
China’s Silent Takeover: How Beijing is Encircling Russia – And Ukraine Could Seal Its Fate China has a stranglehold over Russia. If Ukraine enters any form of agreement with China, Russia will be completely surrounded. The part from the Urals to Vladivostok is already under heavy Chinese commercial influence, which will be followed by politicalContinue reading “Putin’s Worst Nightmare? China Tightens Its Grip on Russia, With Ukraine as the Final Piece”