Tag: Russia–Ukraine war

UK to Send 120,000 Drones to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a briefing on drones on January 16, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine | File Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

The United Kingdom will supply at least 120,000 drones to Ukraine in 2026 as part of a wider military support programme. The package includes strike, reconnaissance and logistics drones, alongside artillery and air defence support.

Neutral Swiss to Revise Security Strategy as Threats Grow

Swiss military personnel: Last month, the Swiss defence ministry said conscripts in its military numbered around 146,700 as of March 01, 2025 but sufficient numbers of new personnel could not be guaranteed because of premature departures from service | Photo: Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS)

Switzerland has launched a consultation on a revised security policy strategy, citing a deteriorating security environment in Europe, rising hybrid threats including drone incursions, and growing uncertainty over the future of European defence. The consultation will run until March 31, 2026. Switzerland typically produces a security policy report every four to ten years.

Merz: Ukraine’s counter covers territorial concessions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz takes part in the press briefing on the results of the consultations following the coalition committee in the Chancellery | Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine’s response to the revised US peace plan addresses the issue of potential territorial concessions — a central obstacle in efforts to end Russia’s war. European leaders have invited the US to discuss the proposal this weekend, with further talks possible in Berlin, next week.