UK and France share a "special bond and a special responsibility" when the security of Europe is threatened, UK Prime Minister noted, adding that the two countries will always be at the forefront of Europe's defence as fighting enters its 380th day.
Russian troops and mercenaries rain artillery on last access routes to besieged Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, bringing Moscow closer to its first major victory in half a year after bloodiest fighting of the conflict – now in its 374th day.