The United Kingdom has publicly emphasized its strong support for Ukraine’s inherent right to defend itself under Article 51 of the UN Charter. This comes as Ukraine faces intensified military attacks from Russia, including missile and drone strikes that have targeted key civilian and energy infrastructure, exacerbating the humanitarian situation. The UK description of Russia’s war as 'unprovoked' and 'illegal' underscores its positioning of the Kremlin’s actions as a fundamental threat to European and global security. The announcement also pointed to troubling indications of military and dual-use technology support being provided to Russia from outside sources, raising risks of prolonged... [Continue Reading]