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Europe & World (1/2)
>>> The United Kingdom sanctioned eight individuals and three entities—including the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation—over the deportation and militarization of Ukrainian children; Australia sanctioned 14 Russians over the war and the murder of Alexei Navalny.
>>> UK Defence Secretary John Healey visited Kyiv, toured the damaged British Council building after a Russian strike, and argued that “Putin is weak,” citing catastrophic Russian losses in personnel, armor and naval assets.
>>> Chancellor Merz called Putin a “war criminal,” rejected sending German troops, and stressed that such decisions rest with member states within the Coalition of the Willing, not EU institutions.
>>> President Emmanuel Macron said Europe stands ready to provide security guarantees to Ukraine once a ceasefire is reached, linking long-term commitments to verifiable de-escalation.
>>> Luxembourg joined the PURL initiative to purchase U.S. weapons for transfer to Ukraine, broadening Europe’s funding channels for Kyiv’s defense.
>>> Sweden did not rule out future Gripen sales to Ukraine, keeping a potential path to modern fighters open as integration timelines mature.