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Ukrainian, British navies conduct PASSEX in Black Sea (Photos)

Ships, motor boats, and a helicopter were involved in the naval drills.

11:05, 27.05.2021

G7 to consider proposal for rapid response mechanism to counter Russian disinformation

London will host a G7 foreign ministers' meeting, the first such in-person meeting for two years.

14:55, 02.05.2021

Zelensky wants to involve new countries in Donbas talks

The president spoke for modernizing and updating the settlement process.

18:45, 27.04.2021

Zelensky offers to involve U.S., UK, Canada in Normandy talks

The Ukrainian president said he wanted to meet with Putin one-on-one.

14:25, 26.04.2021

Britain to expand Op ORBITAL in Ukraine to exchange experience

The sides signed a respective technical agreement.

06:40, 21.04.2021

UK to send Royal Navy warships to Black Sea – media

They will sail next month.

23:58, 18.04.2021

UK's Foreign Office summons Russia ambassador over Kremlin's malign activity

The UK backs the actions announced by U.S. President Biden in response to Russia's recent activity.

12:20, 16.04.2021

U.S., UK say Russia must deescalate situation around Ukraine

Moscow must live up to commitments undertaken as part of the OSCE, the top diplomats say.

23:15, 11.04.2021

Five states condemn Russian military activity near Ukraine's borders

They say Russia's destabilizing actions undermine de-escalation.

14:00, 08.04.2021

Zelensky, Johnson discuss latest escalation in Donbas

Zelensky has called on the UK, together with other NATO Allies, to strengthen their presence in the region and boost sanctions pressure on Russia.

23:45, 05.04.2021

Novavax vaccine 96% effective against original coronavirus, 86% vs UK variant – media

There were no cases of severe illness or deaths among those who got the vaccine.

11:05, 12.03.2021

UK Ambassador: Covishield and Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines identical

According to Simmons, any suggestion that the AZ/Covishield vaccines being used in Ukraine differ in formula is "categorically incorrect."

14:50, 03.03.2021

UK calls on Russia to immediately release all Ukrainian political prisoners

The UK also welcomes the new International Crimean Platform, which will bring together the international community to support the return of Crimea to Ukraine.

19:20, 20.02.2021

New COVID variant with potentially worrying mutations found in UK – media

Researchers say 32 cases of B1525 in Britain, with other cases in countries including Denmark, U.S. and Australia.

12:20, 16.02.2021

Speaker Razumkov invites British counterpart to Ukraine

The speaker of the House of Commons visited Ukraine 20 years ago.

10:40, 11.02.2021

UK coronavirus variant 'may be more deadly' – Johnson

However, there remains huge uncertainty around the numbers - and vaccines are still expected to work.

23:25, 22.01.2021

EU could restrict movement at internal borders to contain COVID-19 variants – media

The need to clamp down on the spread of the new variants of coronavirus will dominate discussions between the 27 heads of state and government on Thursday evening.

15:15, 21.01.2021

G7 envoys elaborate on cooperation with Ukraine under UK presidency

On January 1, the United Kingdom took over the G7 presidency from the United States.

13:35, 11.01.2021

G7 envoys reaffirm interest in Ukraine's future prosperity

G7 diplomats emphasize that reforms are a crucial component of Ukraine's resilience to hybrid threats.

12:45, 06.01.2021

UK enters 'new chapter' outside EU as Brexit transition period ends – media

After almost five decades as part of the bloc, the UK will now forge a separate path.

17:15, 01.01.2021

UK, EU agree on 'jumbo' free trade deal

The document will enter into force on New Year's Eve, when the UK finally leaves the EU.

18:59, 24.12.2020

Ukraine not to suspend flights from Britain over new COVID-19 strain

He explained why the authorities had made such a decision.

22:59, 21.12.2020

Ukraine may suspend flights to UK over new COVID-19 variant

At the moment, the Cabinet is holding "emergency consultations" on this issue.

14:00, 21.12.2020

EU to discuss response to new COVID-19 variant as travel bans on UK expand

British health officials say the new variant is up to 70% more transmissible, but there is no evidence that it is more deadly.

10:15, 21.12.2020

Human rights commissioner: 251 Ukrainians held captive in occupied Donbas

The official says it is not possible to monitor how their rights are being observed in the Russia-occupied territory.

22:59, 11.12.2020

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Ukraine, UK sign deal on bilateral trade

The Ukrainian government is working toward launching a free trade zone between the two countries from January 1, 2021.

22:25, 09.12.2020

Estonia, UK, U.S. reiterate Russia active participant in Donbas war

The diplomats strongly reject Russia's premise that it is acting as a mediator within an internal conflict.

13:10, 03.12.2020

COVID Pfizer vaccine approved for use next week in UK – media

Immunisations could start within days for those who need it the most, such as elderly people in care homes.

11:05, 02.12.2020

Flights launching from Boryspil to Heathrow Dec 17 – Ambassador

The negotiations with the administration of London Heathrow Airport have been a success.

23:15, 20.11.2020

U.S., British diplomats call on Ukraine to bring to justice those involved in murder of Handziuk

Kateryna Handziuk died two years ago.

11:25, 04.11.2020

Economy Ministry says Ukraine-UK agreement to facilitate domestic goods exports

Quotas for some goods will increase from 13%, to 20%.

15:10, 09.10.2020

Ukraine, UK sign major deal on strategic partnership

President Zelensky stressed the exceptional importance of the Agreement as a new base for bilateral relations.

20:05, 08.10.2020

Ukraine, UK to develop joint plan to counter Russian hybrid war – Avakov

The two countries have been cooperating as close partners against common threats.

20:05, 07.10.2020

Zelensky to visit Britain Oct 7-8

The official visit will include talks with Boris Johnson.

20:15, 05.10.2020

Britain joins EU's anti-Russia sanctions over Kerch Bridge

The new restrictions were imposed on two persons and four entities.

21:59, 02.10.2020

UK's senior general: Russia seeking destabilization through COVID-19 disinformation

22:50, 01.10.2020

U.S. awaits EU move before slapping sanctions on Belarus

The U.S. set of sanctions has reportedly been prepared, while there is no certainty as to the timing of their announcement.

13:10, 01.10.2020

UK, Canada slap sanctions on Lukashenko, his son

The measures include a travel ban and asset freeze.

23:59, 29.09.2020

Ukrainian, British paratroopers practice assault on populated areas during Joint Effort 2020 drill

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top officials attended the event, the report reads.

20:05, 23.09.2020

"Major Contract": Ukraine to buy weapons from UK

The parties are getting ready to sign the relevant contract, the future envoy reports.

18:45, 28.08.2020

Reuters: Britain to lead training program for Ukrainian Navy

The training will be undertaken by naval personnel from Sweden, Canada and Denmark.

10:20, 19.08.2020

Over 18,100 members of Ukraine's Armed Forces trained by UK's Operation ORBITAL

All trainings are of a defensive nature.

23:59, 17.08.2020

Reuters Exclusive: Papers leaked before UK election in suspected Russian operation were hacked from ex-trade minister

Among the stolen information were six tranches of documents detailing British trade negotiations with the United States.

20:59, 03.08.2020

Donbas settlement: Vice PM names countries he would involve in talks with Russia

It's high time to "build a new platform" for raising the issue of Crimea, Reznikov added.

23:45, 29.07.2020

BBC: MPs say UK failed to investigate Russian interference in elections

The Intelligence and Security Committee's long-awaited report said the government was "playing catch-up," despite evidence of interference in the Scottish independence referendum.

17:40, 21.07.2020

Ex-Deputy PM for Euro-Atlantic Integration Prystaiko appointed Ukraine's Ambassador to UK

On June 4, Ukraine's parliament dismissed Prystaiko as Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine.

23:20, 20.07.2020

Reuters: UK says Russia tried to meddle in election by leaking U.S. trade documents

A British government investigation found that when these documents gained little traction, further attempts were made to promote illicitly obtained material online ahead of the election.

15:40, 16.07.2020

UK to provide relief aid to Ukraine's flood-hit west

The UK will also address the hightened coronavirus (COVID-19) risks amongst the local residents.

02:05, 07.07.2020

BBC: UK imposes sanctions against human rights abusers

Russia has threatened to retaliate with reciprocal measures and said the sanctions were "pointless."

01:14, 07.07.2020

Russia offered cash to Taliban to kill U.S., UK troops in Afghanistan

The European official says Russian intelligence officers involved are part of the GRU unit 29155, which has been blamed by intelligence officials previously for the attempted poison attack on ex-KGB spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, as well as other prominent attacks in Europe.

17:50, 28.06.2020