World · 8 June 2026

Ukraine's allies meet to improve air defence

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Ukraine's air defences will get stronger after key allies met in London to discuss urgent support, following recent Russian attacks. President Zelenskyy met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, plus the French and German leaders, in Downing Street on Sunday. They discussed making more interceptors and working together on anti-ballistic missile and deep-strike capabilities.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 June 2026 at 1:55

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