Overview

• Volodymyr Zelensky shared King Charles and Queen Camilla’s letter and called the monarch’s words a true inspiration, thanking the UK for its leadership.
• The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed Operation Interflex will continue training Ukrainian soldiers until at least the end of 2026, with more than 50,000 already trained.
• Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK will keep stepping up support so Ukraine can defend today and deter tomorrow.
• Downing Street and other government buildings displayed Ukrainian flags to mark the 34th anniversary of independence.
• Russian officials reported a fire at the Kursk nuclear plant after a drone was downed, saying a transformer was damaged but radiation levels remained normal and there were no casualties.