Ukraine war: Russia strikes Kyiv, UK to supply enriched uranium as Zelensky heads to G7

Ukraine faced renewed Russian attacks on Monday, with at least 11 people killed across the country. The strikes also ignited a fire on the roof of the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, an iconic Orthodox landmark and UNESCO World Heritage site.

Amidst the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to participate in a working session at the G7 summit in Evian, France. He plans to discuss the war with Russia and peace negotiations with his counterpart, Donald Trump. Zelensky had previously proposed a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the United States.

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We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.

In a significant move, the United Kingdom announced its commitment to supply Ukraine with enriched uranium for its nuclear power plants. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Russia's "barbaric strikes" and stated that London would "up the ante" by "choking off the resources that fuel Putin's war and providing energy for Ukraine for the winters to come."

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We will up the ante by choking off the resources that fuel Putin's war and providing energy for Ukraine for the winters to come.

Downing Street detailed that approximately £210 million (243 million euros) in export financing will enable the British company Urenco to provide the enriched uranium to Ukraine's state-owned nuclear power producer, Energoatom. Starmer emphasized the UK's unwavering support, stating, "We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes."

Separately, Swiss President Guy Parmelin met with President Zelensky in Geneva. Their discussions focused on Switzerland's role in mediating the conflict, Ukraine's reconstruction, and a potential free trade agreement.

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I am delighted to see you again after Davos.