EU reaffirms ‘unwavering’ commitment to Ukraine – amid suggestions of ailing support October 2, 2023 Some of Europe’s top diplomats are gathered in Kyiv in a display of support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion as signs emerge of political strain in Europe and the United States over the war. European Union foreign ministers converged on the Ukrainian capital for an unannounced informal meeting that officials said would review the [...]
Explainer: Nato suggestions of giving up territory to Russia don’t go down well with Ukraine August 16, 2023 Another row about Ukraine’s future exploded this week, after a senior Nato official said Ukraine could relinquish parts of its territory to Russia and get Nato membership instead. It was Stian Kenssen, chief of staff of Jens Stoltenberg, to suggest this as a possible solution to end the conflict. He was at pains, however, to [...]
Charles praises ‘determination and strength’ of Ukrainians on war anniversary February 24, 2024 King Charles has praised the “determination and strength” of the Ukrainian people in a message marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion. In a message released by Buckingham Palace, Charles said he was “greatly encouraged” by the UK’s efforts to support Ukraine and commended their “true valour”. Saturday marks two years since the Kremlin launched [...]
A monumental rebuild of Ukraine requires private sector bridges between London and Kyiv June 23, 2023 Sergii Pylypenko is CEO of Kovalska Group, one of Ukraine's largest firms. In a guest essay for City A.M., he calls on the private sector to get behind the country's rebuilding
From Calais, with love: CCTV funding rows capture our migration challenge April 12, 2022 In the first five weeks of war in Ukraine, more than four million people have fled their home, according to the United Nations. The bulk of these have gone to Poland, but many are trying to find permanent homes elsewhere in Europe. Before introducing the Homes for Ukraine scheme, the UK was scrambling to process [...]
Gazprom’s European gas supplies drop to decade low amid fractured unity over sanctions February 20, 2022 Gazprom's European gas supplies has fallen to 10-year lows, while Germany and Italy fret over sanctions reducing their energy reserves.
Exclusive: How London’s prime property financing space weathered Brexit, Covid and market mayhem October 24, 2022 Prime property finance is experiencing a boom in demand but battling falling prices. Yet, as the most resilient part of the market shows it can insulate itself from Brexit, the pandemic and current financial woes. While not immune from external shocks, its ability to recover faster than the rest of the industry makes it a [...]
Ed Warner: Sport England data shows activity is falling. We need to make it easier April 27, 2023 As Sport England’s latest Active Lives survey shows that we are exercising less, Ed Warner argues that we need to make participation easier. An elite athlete cadges a lift to skip a couple of kilometres of an ultra race. Tough Mudder turns Finsbury Park into a swamp and is barred from using the venue next [...]
Russian Army pulls back as weekend fightback picks up: Ukrainian forces retake Kyiv suburbs despite fear of booby-traps April 2, 2022 Ukrainian forces are taking back suburbs and other areas surrounding capital Kyiv this weekend, and they have reportedly moved to retake territory north of the country’s capital amid fears that Russian forces might have set booby-traps before leaving. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned in his nightly video address hours earlier that departing Russian troops were [...]
Ukraine puts pressure on Germany to limit Russian gas through Nord Stream 1 pipeline May 29, 2022 Germany is under pressure to reduce its consumption from the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, as Ukraine looks to fund its war efforts through transit fees.