
The government’s apology follows one from the Church of England last month over its role in the practice.
A think tank described Russian gains as ‘gradual and creeping’ over the past year, with its rate of advance decreasing since November 2025.
The Turkish capital will be hosting 32 NATO leaders for the summit on July 7 and 8, along with officials from the Gulf and Asia-Pacific region.
NATO has said Russia could launch a major assault on allied territory as early as 2029.
Ukraine has been striking Russian supply routes, depots, and refineries in recent months, causing gas prices to go up and shortages in some regions.
With encouragement from Washington, Tokyo and Seoul have been working since 2022 to improve their relationship and build a partnership in the region.
Kim Keon Hee is currently in prison serving a four-year jail term for convictions, including corruption and stock market manipulation.
Mark Rutte said that while countries are committed to increasing their defense capabilities, industry must step up in terms of innovation and production.
Trump also reiterated concerns about NATO members meeting their military spending obligations.
Russia and Ukraine have both been targeting fuel and transport facilities and other logistics in order to cut off supplies to each other’s troops.