Ukraine war today: Zelensky to visit UK tomorrow after Russian attacks on Kyiv

WorldPolitics
17 Mar 2026 • 12:28 AM MYT
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  • Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit the UK on Wednesday, as Defence Minister John Healey reaffirmed Britain's unwavering support for Ukraine, detailing recent military aid.
  • The peace process involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia is reportedly stalling, with a US individual's focus shifting to the Middle East, though the Kremlin disputes any loss of interest.
  • Ukraine has sent experts to Middle Eastern countries to help counter Iranian kamikaze drones, aiming to secure financial and technological returns for their specialised assistance.
  • Kyiv endured a rare daytime drone assault, with Ukrainian air defences downing 194 of 211 Russian drones, while Russia reported shooting down approximately 250 Ukrainian drones near Moscow over the weekend.
  • The European Union plans to impose sanctions on nine individuals implicated in war crimes during the Bucha killings and on several alleged Kremlin propagandists.

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