Ukraine war briefing: UK pledges £17m to repair Chornobyl attack damage amid fears of slipping US support
A Russian strike last year is estimated to have inflicted tens of millions worth of damage to the site of the nuclear power plant. What we know on day 1,695
TL;DR
- Britain will provide £17 million for critical repairs to the Chornobyl power plant's protective shelter and ventilation, damaged by a Russian drone attack.
- Concerns exist about the long-term US commitment to supporting Ukraine, exacerbated by limitations on Ukraine's Starlink access.
- A former NATO commander stated Russia is already at war with NATO through 'spurious activities' designed to undermine member countries.
- A US proposal for European countries to unfreeze Russian sovereign assets was reportedly rebuffed.
- Far-right parties in France and Germany are expressing skepticism about continued financial and military support for Ukraine.
- European reliance on US space capabilities is noted, with a call to develop independent European capabilities.
- Shares in Eutelsat have risen amid speculation that European providers could benefit from strained US-Ukraine relations, though experts question their suitability for wartime drone use.