Russian invasion The world's response

Britain begins sharing secret technology with Ukraine

Britain will help Ukraine manufacture long-range missiles by sharing classified information about British components, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said during a visit to Kyiv.

A British defense company will release details that will enable Ukraine to assemble Storm Shadow missiles on its own, writes the AP. The missiles have been used by Ukraine for more than three years.

Experts tell the news agency that it does not solve Ukraine's most urgent needs, and that it is unclear when Ukrainian production will be up and running.

Analysis: Europe must keep looking for Ukraine

It is up to the US and Europe to ensure that the coming winter does not turn out to be disastrous for Ukraine, writes Bloomberg's Marc Champion.

He writes that Ukraine is doing the best they can with drone attacks on Russian ports and Russian energy, but that the lack of air defense is causing problems. At the same time, Ukraine believes that a new Russian mobilization will take place in the fall.

According to Champion, it is clear what is needed.

"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she is looking for Patriot systems, and she must find them."

CNN's Nathan Hodge writes that the concept of the "August curse" has been established in Russia in recent decades. And even if it is toned down, Putin admits that the Ukrainian attacks on Russian warehouses are causing the country economic damage.

"The war in Ukraine has come closer and closer to many Russians, hitting their wallets."

Zelenskyj: We want peace but cannot just give up

In his speech on Ukraine's Independence Day, Volodymyr Zelenskyj says he wants peace with Russia, but emphasizes that the country will not give up on the battlefield. He also pays tribute to the soldiers defending Ukraine against Russia.

The president says people around the world have underestimated Ukraine since its independence in 1991.

– On February 24, 2022, many said we would only hold out for a few days. But we have withstood all of that.

Several European leaders are in Kyiv on Monday to show support on Independence Day. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is not there, said in a statement that the United States stands with Ukraine.

– The United States stands firm in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and continues to work for a resolution to the war.