Well, will we see peace break out in Ukraine in 2025? I genuinely hope so, but the portents are not good. There now seems to be a general perception that Ukraine is “losing” the war, in so far as Russian forces appear to have made continual advances in recent weeks. These are not dramatic whenContinue reading “2025: Year of Peace in Ukraine or More War? All Eyes on Trump’s Next Move”
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BRITAIN DOUBLES DOWN: Billions Pledged for Ukraine Aid and War Crimes Justice in 2025!
UK continues to step up for Ukraine as new funding announced to bring war criminals to justice UK leadership on Ukraine continues into 2025, backed by £3bn military aid commitment each year, and an additional £2.26bn loan. Britain has continued to step up global leadership on Ukraine during 2024, with billions of pounds worth ofContinue reading “BRITAIN DOUBLES DOWN: Billions Pledged for Ukraine Aid and War Crimes Justice in 2025!”
Global Combat Air Programme Treaty Presented to Parliament
A landmark treaty titled the “Convention on the Establishment of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) International Government Organisation” was formally presented to Parliament in December 2024, marking a significant step in advancing international military collaboration. The treaty establishes a framework for the GCAP, an ambitious trilateral defence initiative between the United Kingdom, Italy, andContinue reading “Global Combat Air Programme Treaty Presented to Parliament”
UK leadership on Ukraine continues as Defence Secretary announced £225m support package during Kyiv visit
The UK will step up international leadership on Ukraine into 2025, with a new £225m package of military support and further backing for next year to underpin a new plan for Ukraine’s defence. During a visit to Kyiv today, the Defence Secretary, John Healey, met with his counterpart, Rustem Umerov, to set out the fiveContinue reading “UK leadership on Ukraine continues as Defence Secretary announced £225m support package during Kyiv visit”
British Bases In Cyprus Now In the Front Line
Much has been written about recent events in Syria, the fall of the Assad regime, and what might happen next. Will Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) under its leader Abu Mohammed al Julani be able to reconcile the multiple warring factions and sustain the continuity of Syria, or will it become another failed stateContinue reading “British Bases In Cyprus Now In the Front Line”