British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace with 45 European leaders.

The summit showed solidarity against security threats from Moscow and Washington.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised Europe's unity and criticized Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán's engagement with Russia.

Zelensky signed a defense funding and military innovation treaty with the UK to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Zelensky will address the UK's new government in London, marking the first time a foreign leader has done so since 1997.

The UK and Ukraine are expected to sign a treaty to enhance defense capabilities and military production.

The UK urged European countries to combat Russia's 'ghost fleet' and impose sanctions on Russian oil tankers.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Orbán's visit to Russia as an appeasement mission.

Lithuania withdrew from the cluster munitions ban.

The Ukrainian military reported no damage from recent drone attacks amid ongoing fighting.

NATO Secretary-General emphasized the importance of US support for Ukraine.

Russia accused Ukraine of opening the Black Sea to NATO with a new maritime security strategy.

Starmer's approach signals a shift towards closer ties with the EU, focusing on collaboration on urgent issues like Ukraine, migration, and energy security.

Concrete actions on trade, security, and other issues with the EU are crucial with von der Leyen's reappointment.

The united front in support of Ukraine is important amid concerns about a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House.