Due to a one-letter error in the domain name "report," the UK has unintentionally been sending sensitive material to Mali, a country that is allied with Russia. Unintentionally sending emails to Mali that contain classified material are British officials. The domain name was incorrectly spelt by officials as ". ml" when it should have been ".

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The CEO of Coutts, a prominent private bank, has resigned in the aftermath of Nigel Farage's bank account cancellation. NatWest, which owns Coutts, said Peter Flavel's retirement was mutually agreed upon and would be effective immediately.

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In England, the country with the highest quality child care provision in the world has become the biggest expenditures affecting working class families. In the UK, it is becoming very expensive for people.

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For patients with severely defective hearts, a transplant is their one hope of survival but many times transporting the organ in a good condition proves to be a bit of a hard task. In a revolutionary medical advancement, surgeons in the United Kingdom are using new technology to preserve organs. Watch to know more.

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The UK government is still struggling to launch its key policy of legal migration. A UK High Court judge has ordered the Home Secretary to change a prominent part of the trafficking policy. Watch the video to know more.

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Sotheby's, the auction house, is set to sell an "ultra-rare" pair of Apple-branded trainers on its website, offering a unique opportunity to one fortunate buyer.

Believed to have been custom-made for employees in the late 1980s or early 1990s, these men's trainers, equivalent to a UK size 9.5, come with an air-cushioned heel. Though in "new" condition, they do show some signs of age, such as yellowing around the midsoles, glue marks, and light blemishes on the toe boxes.

<h2>Origins and history of the obscure footwear</h2>

The full history of these trainers remains unclear. Sotheby's claims they were originally given away as a one-time gift at a national sales conference in the mid-1990s, reported the Guardian.

However, in 2016, a pair was discovered at a garage sale in Palo Alto, California, and later listed for auction at a starting bid of $30,000 by Heritage Auction.

Leon Benrimon, Heritage Auction's director of modern and contemporary art, suggested that these sneakers were likely prototypes created for Apple during the late 1980s or early 1990s. According to him, only two pairs were made, with the other pair held in the Apple archives.

In the 1980s, Apple ventured briefly into a clothing and accessories line known as the Apple Collection.

Although a magazine released during that time displayed various company-branded items, including jumpers, sunglasses, a toy truck, and even a windsurfer, the trainers were notably absent from the collection.

In contrast, 22,000 Apple-branded shirts were sold a year before the clothing brand's launch.

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<h2>Unique design and features</h2>

Apple typically avoided manufacturing products outside its expertise, opting to partner with other brands like Lamy, Honda, and Braun, which would then add their branding to white-label products.

The shoes being auctioned showcase an almost all-white design, with the iconic multicoloured Apple logo adding a touch of retro charm. The auction will include a pair of red laces in the box for customisation.

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Recently, a first edition 4GB iPhone in an unopened condition was sold at an auction for a remarkable sum of $190,372.80, underscoring the collectable value of Apple's legacy in the auction market.

As the Sotheby's auction presents an exclusive opportunity to own these rare Apple-branded trainers, collectors and tech enthusiasts alike are likely to be eagerly watching the bidding process.

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Sotheby's, the auction house, is set to sell an "ultra-rare" pair of Apple-branded trainers on its website, offering a unique opportunity to one fortunate buyer.

Sotheby's, the auction house, is set to sell an "ultra-rare" pair of Apple-branded trainers on its website, offering a unique opportunity to one fortunate buyer. Believed to have been custom-made for employees in the late 1980s or early 1990s, these men's trainers, equivalent to a UK size 9.5, come with an air-cushioned heel. Though in "new" condition, they do show some signs of age, such as yellowing around the midsoles, glue marks, and light blemishes on the toe boxes. Origins and history of the obscure footwear The full history of these trainers remains unclear. Sotheby's claims they were originally given away as a one-time gift at a national sales conference in the mid-1990s, reported the Guardian. However, in 2016, a pair was discovered at a garage sale in Palo Alto, California, and later listed for auction at a starting bid of $30,000 by Heritage Auction. Leon Benrimon, Heritage Auction's director of modern and contemporary art, suggested that these sneakers were likely prototypes created for Apple during the late 1980s or early 1990s. According to him, only two pairs were made, with the other pair held in the Apple archives. In the 1980s, Apple ventured briefly into a clothing and accessories line known as the Apple Collection. Although a magazine released during that time displayed various company-branded items, including jumpers, sunglasses, a toy truck, and even a windsurfer, the trainers were notably absent from the collection. In contrast, 22,000 Apple-branded shirts were sold a year before the clothing brand's launch. Also read | Sotheby's to auction dinosaur skeletons, including one evoking Loch Ness monster Unique design and features Apple typically avoided manufacturing products outside its expertise, opting to partner with other brands like Lamy, Honda, and Braun, which would then add their branding to white-label products. The shoes being auctioned showcase an almost all-white design, with the iconic multicoloured Apple logo adding a touch of retro charm. The auction will include a pair of red laces in the box for customisation. Also read | Ratty, dog-chewed doll ready to be trashed auctioned for over US$67,000 in UK Recently, a first edition 4GB iPhone in an unopened condition was sold at an auction for a remarkable sum of $190,372.80, underscoring the collectable value of Apple's legacy in the auction market. As the Sotheby's auction presents an exclusive opportunity to own these rare Apple-branded trainers, collectors and tech enthusiasts alike are likely to be eagerly watching the bidding process. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The Bank of England is set to incur a loss of more than $193 billion from the sale of bonds - this is due to the high interest rates. Reports now suggest that the payment will be paid by the treasury out of the current spending.

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The homeless crisis in the UK is showing no signs of stopping. According to the most recent government numbers, the number of individuals living in temporary accommodation in England has reached a 25-year high.

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Britain's data regulator said on Tuesday it will examine Worldcoin, a project by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman where users provide their iris scans in exchange for a digital identification and free cryptocurrency.

"We note the launch of WorldCoin in the UK and will be making further enquiries," a spokesperson for the Information Commissioner's Office told Reuters.

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Worldcoin launched on Monday with two million users from its trial, with the crypto project scaling up eyeball-scanning operations in 20 countries, including at sites in London.

Described on its website as a "new identity and financial network", the Worldcoin project assigns people who sign up a digital ID which it says would distinguish humans from artificial intelligence online.

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Its cryptocurrency, called the Worldcoin token, will be allocated to users who sign up in some countries, according to the website.

The Worldcoin token initially rose after its launch on Monday, hitting a peak of $3.30, and on Tuesday was at $2.01 according to market tracker CoinGecko. 
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Britain's data regulator said on Tuesday it will examine Worldcoin, a project by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman where users provide their iris scans in exchange for a digital identification and free cryptocurrency. "We note the launch of WorldCoin in the UK and will be making further enquiries," a spokesperson for the Information Commissioner's Office told Reuters. ALSO READ | What is Worldcoin? Unique iris-scanning cryptocurrency backed by ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman- Here's how it works Worldcoin launched on Monday with two million users from its trial, with the crypto project scaling up eyeball-scanning operations in 20 countries, including at sites in London. Described on its website as a "new identity and financial network", the Worldcoin project assigns people who sign up a digital ID which it says would distinguish humans from artificial intelligence online. ALSO READ | Sam Altman of OpenAI launches Worldcoin crypto project Its cryptocurrency, called the Worldcoin token, will be allocated to users who sign up in some countries, according to the website. The Worldcoin token initially rose after its launch on Monday, hitting a peak of $3.30, and on Tuesday was at $2.01 according to market tracker CoinGecko. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A UK high court judge ruled that home secretary Suella Braverman acted unlawfully and failed to provide basic and sufficient support like food to asylum seekers. The royal courts of justice accused Braverman of withholding a payout of 3.8 dollars a week to pregnant women and young children.

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UK Government is again under the radar for its asylum policies. A British judge has ruled that Home Secretary Suella Braverman acted unlawfully and failed to provide basic support to asylum seekers.

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An aide of the former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has taken her seat in the House of the Lords aged just 30. Charlotte Owen is the youngest-ever life peer to the British Parliament unelected upper chamber.

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UK Environment Agency CEO has warned that within 25 years London and the South East could run out of water. The cost of a severe drought to London's economy is estimated to be £423m per day.

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Pound on worst run since March 2020 as weak economy curbs interest rate rises. The pound has suffered its longest stretch of daily falls since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic amid growing speculation in the currency markets that a weakening economy will limit further increases in UK interest rates.

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Since 2019 the United Kingdom has pushed ample efforts to achieve a goal of net zero emissions. British prime minister Rishi Sunak has even termed this as critical to his plans but there is now a caveat, Sunak now says he holds zero emissions second to the comfort of British citizens.

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The commerce ministry on Monday released a statement saying that India and the United Kingdom have concluded the 11th round of negotiations for&nbsp;what is termed as a proposed free trade agreement (FTA). The statement further added that the next round of negotiations will take place in the coming months.

India and the United Kingdom are making efforts towards straightening differences on issues like intellectual property rights (IPRs) and rules of origin under the agreement, for which the negotiations began in January 2021.

"On July 18, the UK and India concluded the eleventh round of talks for the UK-India FTA. Technical discussions were held across nine policy areas over 42 separate sessions. They included detailed draft treaty text discussions in these policy areas," it said.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited the United Kingdom on July 10-11 to participate in the 11th round of the negotiations.

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He met with Kemi Badenoch MP, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and Nigel Huddleston MP, the Minister of State for International Trade, where they had discussions on ways to&nbsp;make&nbsp;progress on the negotiations and also wider trade and investment opportunities for the United Kingdom and India.

During the several rounds of talks, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal also visited the United Kingdom. He met with senior UK trade officials and took stock of the progress made in the 11th round of negotiations.

The 12th round of talks is scheduled to take place in the coming months. The negotiations between the two countries for the agreement cloak as many as 26 policy areas/chapters.

Investment is being negotiated as a separate agreement (bilateral investment treaty) between India and the United Kingdom and would be concluded simultaneously with the free trade agreement.

Both countries missed the deadline last year due to economic and political crises in the UK.

The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals in the United Kingdom market and entry of Indian whiskey by removing conditions pertaining to the three-year minimum maturity&nbsp;period. The UK is also pursuing a significant cut in the import duties on Scotch whiskey. Britain is also looking for more opportunities for UK services in the Indian markets.

The bilateral trade between the countries has increased to USD 20.36 billion in 2022-23 from USD 17.5 billion in 2021-22.

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The commerce ministry on Monday released a statement saying that India and the United Kingdom have concluded the 11th round of negotiations for what is termed as a proposed free trade agreement (FTA).

The commerce ministry on Monday released a statement saying that India and the United Kingdom have concluded the 11th round of negotiations for what is termed as a proposed free trade agreement (FTA). The statement further added that the next round of negotiations will take place in the coming months. India and the United Kingdom are making efforts towards straightening differences on issues like intellectual property rights (IPRs) and rules of origin under the agreement, for which the negotiations began in January 2021. "On July 18, the UK and India concluded the eleventh round of talks for the UK-India FTA. Technical discussions were held across nine policy areas over 42 separate sessions. They included detailed draft treaty text discussions in these policy areas," it said. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited the United Kingdom on July 10-11 to participate in the 11th round of the negotiations. Also read: Greta Thunberg convicted of disobeying police, slapped with fine He met with Kemi Badenoch MP, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and Nigel Huddleston MP, the Minister of State for International Trade, where they had discussions on ways to make progress on the negotiations and also wider trade and investment opportunities for the United Kingdom and India. During the several rounds of talks, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal also visited the United Kingdom. He met with senior UK trade officials and took stock of the progress made in the 11th round of negotiations. The 12th round of talks is scheduled to take place in the coming months. The negotiations between the two countries for the agreement cloak as many as 26 policy areas/chapters. Investment is being negotiated as a separate agreement (bilateral investment treaty) between India and the United Kingdom and would be concluded simultaneously with the free trade agreement. Both countries missed the deadline last year due to economic and political crises in the UK. The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals in the United Kingdom market and entry of Indian whiskey by removing conditions pertaining to the three-year minimum maturity period. The UK is also pursuing a significant cut in the import duties on Scotch whiskey. Britain is also looking for more opportunities for UK services in the Indian markets. The bilateral trade between the countries has increased to USD 20.36 billion in 2022-23 from USD 17.5 billion in 2021-22. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary has been charged with three terrorism offences, London's Metropolitan police released a statement on Monday.&nbsp;

56-year-old Choudary has been charged with membership of a banned organisation, leading a terrorist organisation and addressing meetings to encourage backing for an illegal organisation, said the police. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

Choudary, who was once Britain's most high-profile preacher, was sentenced&nbsp;in the year 2016 for pressing support for Islamic State before being released in the year 2018 after serving half of his five-and-a-half-year sentence.

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The former head of the now-banned militant outfit, al-Muhajiroun, grabbed eyeballs for appreciating the men responsible for executing the 9/11 attacks in the United States and saying that he wanted to convert Buckingham Palace into a mosque. 
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His supporters have been associated with numerous plots across the globe.

A 28-year-old Canadian, Khaled Hussein, has also been charged with membership of a proscribed organisation.

Counter-terror officers "investigating alleged membership of a proscribed organisation" arrested both men last Monday, the Met added.&nbsp;

Officers arrested Choudary in east London and detained Hussein at Heathrow Airport after he arrived on a flight.&nbsp;

Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring presided over the Westminster Magistrates' Court hearing and remanded both men in custody to appear at the Old Bailey court in London on August 4.

“On Monday, 17 July, Met counter-terrorism detectives investigating alleged membership of a proscribed organisation arrested a 56-year-old man in east London and a 28-year-old Canadian national at Heathrow Airport, after he arrived on a flight,” the Met Police said in a statement earlier.

“They were held under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and detectives were granted warrants of further detention allowing them to detain the men until Monday, 24 July,” the statement added.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) told the court on Monday that Choudary spoke to small groups online from June 2022 until his arrest, and gave lectures on the establishment of an Islamic State in Britain.

As per reports, co-accused Hussein effectively worked for Choudary in Canada.

“The charges relate to the proscribed organisation Al Muhajiroun, also known as the Islamic Thinkers Society. Criminal proceedings against Mr Choudary and Mr Hussein are now active and they each have the right to a fair trial,” said Nick Price, from the CPS Counter Terrorism Division.

“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings. The function of the CPS is not to decide whether a person is guilty of a criminal offence, but to make fair, independent and objective assessments about whether it is appropriate to present charges for a criminal court to consider,” he said. &nbsp;

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British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary has been charged with three terrorism offences, London's Metropolitan police released a statement on Monday. 56-year-old Choudary has been charged with membership of a banned organisation, leading a terrorist organisation and addressing meetings to encourage backing for an illegal organisation, said the police.

British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary has been charged with three terrorism offences, London's Metropolitan police released a statement on Monday. 56-year-old Choudary has been charged with membership of a banned organisation, leading a terrorist organisation and addressing meetings to encourage backing for an illegal organisation, said the police. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Choudary, who was once Britain's most high-profile preacher, was sentenced in the year 2016 for pressing support for Islamic State before being released in the year 2018 after serving half of his five-and-a-half-year sentence. Also read: Demonstrators burn Quran in front of Iraqi embassy in Denmark The former head of the now-banned militant outfit, al-Muhajiroun, grabbed eyeballs for appreciating the men responsible for executing the 9/11 attacks in the United States and saying that he wanted to convert Buckingham Palace into a mosque. His supporters have been associated with numerous plots across the globe. A 28-year-old Canadian, Khaled Hussein, has also been charged with membership of a proscribed organisation. Counter-terror officers "investigating alleged membership of a proscribed organisation" arrested both men last Monday, the Met added. Officers arrested Choudary in east London and detained Hussein at Heathrow Airport after he arrived on a flight. Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring presided over the Westminster Magistrates' Court hearing and remanded both men in custody to appear at the Old Bailey court in London on August 4. “On Monday, 17 July, Met counter-terrorism detectives investigating alleged membership of a proscribed organisation arrested a 56-year-old man in east London and a 28-year-old Canadian national at Heathrow Airport, after he arrived on a flight,” the Met Police said in a statement earlier. “They were held under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and detectives were granted warrants of further detention allowing them to detain the men until Monday, 24 July,” the statement added. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) told the court on Monday that Choudary spoke to small groups online from June 2022 until his arrest, and gave lectures on the establishment of an Islamic State in Britain. As per reports, co-accused Hussein effectively worked for Choudary in Canada. “The charges relate to the proscribed organisation Al Muhajiroun, also known as the Islamic Thinkers Society. Criminal proceedings against Mr Choudary and Mr Hussein are now active and they each have the right to a fair trial,” said Nick Price, from the CPS Counter Terrorism Division. “It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings. The function of the CPS is not to decide whether a person is guilty of a criminal offence, but to make fair, independent and objective assessments about whether it is appropriate to present charges for a criminal court to consider,” he said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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British prime minister Rishi Sunak has said his government will meet a Conservative Manifesto pledge to build one million new homes before the end of this Parliament.

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The House of Commons Library analysis of NHS data shows that between October 2022 and May of this year, more than 38 million patients in England had to wait longer than a fortnight for a GP appointment, despite the government's pledge that everyone would be able to get an appointment. This comes after the government promised that everyone would be able to get an appointment without having to wait.

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The screening of Hollywood movie Barbie was temporarily halted in Pakistan's Punjab province over "objectionable content". Later, the film was running in theatres across the province after some dialogues were censored, according to media reports.

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In a divisive move, the United Kingdom, which is attempting to address its immigration issue, will lodge hundreds of asylum seekers on the megabarge BB Stockholm, which is currently parked in British territorial waters.

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The Pentagon's inspector general has revealed that some of the Western-supplied weapons and equipment supplied to Ukrainian forces ended up in the hands of arms traffickers, criminals, and volunteer fighters.

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Indian billionaire Ravi Ruia bought a Rs 1,200 crore (£113 million) London mansion linked to Russian property investor Andrey Goncharenko in one of the UK capital’s biggest residential deals in recent years.

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Following China's foreign minister's nearly month-long retreat from the public eye, British Foreign Minister James Cleverly postponed a scheduled trip to Beijing this month, according to a Friday report by Bloomberg News.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sacked the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Vadym Prystaiko, on Friday, after he denounced the president's response to a row over British military aid.

Prystaiko had condemned Zelensky's sarcastic remarks to suggestions that came from British Defence Minister Ben Wallace that Ukraine should exhibit more gratitude for the arms and ammunition supplied by its allies.&nbsp;

Zelensky, in a decree that was published on the presidential website, signed the dismissal of Prystaiko. It did not cite the reason for banishment.

<h2>British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace warns Ukraine its allies are 'not Amazon'</h2>

The row began this month at the NATO summit in Vilnius when Wallace said in a press briefing that Britain was 'not an Amazon delivery service' for Ukraine and that Kyiv could express more "gratitude".

Wallace warned that Ukraine had to persuade US lawmakers and "doubting politicians in other countries that it's worth it", and that "whether we like it or not, people want to see gratitude".

Wallace, who was speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Lithuania, while answering a question from a reporter about Zelensky's complaints that Kyiv had not been given a timeline for joining the alliance, recalled the time when he was handed over a shopping list of weapons during his visit to Ukraine.

"You know, we're not Amazon," he said, referring to the giant American tech and retail company. "I told them that last year when I drove 11 hours to be given a list."

The United Kingdom has been one of Kyiv's most persistent supporters since Russia's attack last year. It is the major donor of weapons and trains the Ukrainian troops. PM Rishi Sunak had also released a statement earlier saying that Britain and its allies will increase their support for Ukraine.

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<h2>Zelensky says did not understand Wallace's comments</h2>

While responding to Wallace's comments at a press conference, Zelensky said, "We were always grateful to the UK, prime ministers and the minister of defence because the people are always supporting us," he said.

"I didn't know what he meant and how else we should be grateful. Maybe the minister wants something special but we have wonderful relations."

When asked about Wallace's comments, Sunak said that Zelensky had been grateful for the support given so far and that more support would be forthcoming as required.

"President Zelensky has expressed his gratitude for what we have done on a number of occasions," Sunak told a press conference at the summit in Vilnius.

"I completely understand Volodymyr's desire to do everything he can to protect his people and to stop this war, and we will continue to give him the support that he needs."

<h2>Ukrainian diplomat says Zelensky responded with 'a little bit of sarcasm'&nbsp;to Wallace's comments</h2>

The Ukrainian diplomat agreed with a suggestion from a Sky News interviewer that Zelensky had responded with "a little bit of sarcasm" to Wallace.

"I don't believe that this sarcasm is healthy. We don't have to show the Russians that we have something between us, they have to know that we are working together," Prystaiko added, stressing the need to smooth over relations with the UK.

"If anything happens, Ben can call me and tell me everything he wants," the diplomat said.

Prystaiko served as ambassador to the UK since July 2020. He was previously Ukraine's foreign minister from 2019 to 2020.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sacked the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Vadym Prystaiko, on Friday, after he denounced the president's response to a row over British military aid.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sacked the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Vadym Prystaiko, on Friday, after he denounced the president's response to a row over British military aid. Prystaiko had condemned Zelensky's sarcastic remarks to suggestions that came from British Defence Minister Ben Wallace that Ukraine should exhibit more gratitude for the arms and ammunition supplied by its allies. Zelensky, in a decree that was published on the presidential website, signed the dismissal of Prystaiko. It did not cite the reason for banishment. British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace warns Ukraine its allies are 'not Amazon' The row began this month at the NATO summit in Vilnius when Wallace said in a press briefing that Britain was 'not an Amazon delivery service' for Ukraine and that Kyiv could express more "gratitude". Wallace warned that Ukraine had to persuade US lawmakers and "doubting politicians in other countries that it's worth it", and that "whether we like it or not, people want to see gratitude". Wallace, who was speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Lithuania, while answering a question from a reporter about Zelensky's complaints that Kyiv had not been given a timeline for joining the alliance, recalled the time when he was handed over a shopping list of weapons during his visit to Ukraine. "You know, we're not Amazon," he said, referring to the giant American tech and retail company. "I told them that last year when I drove 11 hours to be given a list." The United Kingdom has been one of Kyiv's most persistent supporters since Russia's attack last year. It is the major donor of weapons and trains the Ukrainian troops. PM Rishi Sunak had also released a statement earlier saying that Britain and its allies will increase their support for Ukraine. Also read: Terrorist threatens to target India's foreign minister Jaishankar, home minister Amit Shah Zelensky says did not understand Wallace's comments While responding to Wallace's comments at a press conference, Zelensky said, "We were always grateful to the UK, prime ministers and the minister of defence because the people are always supporting us," he said. "I didn't know what he meant and how else we should be grateful. Maybe the minister wants something special but we have wonderful relations." When asked about Wallace's comments, Sunak said that Zelensky had been grateful for the support given so far and that more support would be forthcoming as required. "President Zelensky has expressed his gratitude for what we have done on a number of occasions," Sunak told a press conference at the summit in Vilnius. "I completely understand Volodymyr's desire to do everything he can to protect his people and to stop this war, and we will continue to give him the support that he needs." Ukrainian diplomat says Zelensky responded with 'a little bit of sarcasm' to Wallace's comments The Ukrainian diplomat agreed with a suggestion from a Sky News interviewer that Zelensky had responded with "a little bit of sarcasm" to Wallace. "I don't believe that this sarcasm is healthy. We don't have to show the Russians that we have something between us, they have to know that we are working together," Prystaiko added, stressing the need to smooth over relations with the UK. "If anything happens, Ben can call me and tell me everything he wants," the diplomat said. Prystaiko served as ambassador to the UK since July 2020. He was previously Ukraine's foreign minister from 2019 to 2020. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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