Britain, France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-france-pledge-stronger-support-as-ukraine-marks-independence-dayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. France and UK increase missile support for Ukraine during Independence Dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-france-pledge-stronger-support-as-ukraine-marks-independence-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-france-pledge-stronger-support-as-ukraine-marks-independence-day#u49638Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:05:56 +0000France and the UK are ramping up military aid for Ukraine, focusing on missile technology and air defenses as allies convene in Kyiv. President Macron pledged increased support, while the UK is sharing blueprints for long-range missiles via Andy Burnham. Discussions among allies include the delivery of 300 Patriot missiles and Storm Shadow technology. President Zelenskyy used Ukraine's Independence Day to state that while the country seeks peace, it will not give in. France has already delivered additional Crotale air defense systems to counter Russian cruise missiles and Shahed drones.Wh