Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to European Union leaders for sustained support, emphasising the urgency of military assistance. This comes as Donald Trump publicly denigrated the Ukrainian president, characterising him as 'more difficult to deal with' than Vladimir Putin.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced that the government met its interim target for hospital waiting times, with 65.3% of patients treated within 18 weeks by March 2026. This achievement comes as speculation intensifies regarding Streeting's potential bid for the Labour leadership. While the national goal was achieved, four in 10 hospital trusts failed to meet their individual targets.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned following a political crisis ignited by the incursion of Russia-bound Ukrainian drones into Latvian territory. The incident, which saw two drones crash after their signals were jammed, led to Silina dismissing her Defence Minister, Andris Spruds. This decision prompted Spruds's Progressives party to withdraw from the governing coalition, precipitating its collapse months before a general election.
