A royal country house in Norfolk, one of Charles III’s residences.
British, French and German ambassadors have met Russian officials to press for direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv after the E3 leaders backed Zelenskyy’s proposal for a face-to-face summit. Moscow has rejected meeting before a deal is agreed and continues to strike and be struck by Ukrainian long-range and drone attacks that have disrupted Russian supply lines and fuel deliveries to Crimea.
The Heritage Live festival series has cancelled this summer’s events at the Englefield, Audley End and Sandringham estates due to escalating costs and a tougher festival market. Organisers say refunds will be issued via ticket agents after a delayed rescue package failed to materialise, leaving fans frustrated with conflicting refund guidance.
The UK is sharing the intellectual property behind its Stone Cloak electronic warfare system with Ukraine during a visit by President Zelenskiy and Prime Minister Burnham. Ukraine will mass produce the tablet-sized jammers to disrupt Russian air defenses, and Britain will integrate Stone Cloak into future long-range weapons.