May 30, 2026
UK foreign minister to visit China and Indiavisit China and India on global issues
British foreign minister Yvette Cooper will travel to China on June 1 and then to India later in the week for talks on global issues.
The agenda includes the Strait of Hormuz, the Russia-Ukraine war and the recent Ebola outbreak, underscoring how London is trying to engage two major Asian powers on security and health concerns that extend beyond bilateral ties.
British Government
The visits are framed as a way to discuss shared global concerns with both Beijing and New Delhi. London is likely seeking cooperation on security, trade routes and public health while keeping diplomatic channels open.
China
Beijing is expected to use the talks to present itself as a central player on regional and global questions. It may also treat the meeting as part of its broader effort to manage ties with European powers while protecting its own strategic interests.
India
New Delhi is likely to see the visit as an opportunity to discuss regional security and its role in wider international affairs. India has often emphasized its strategic autonomy and may seek to balance cooperation with caution on major-power rivalries.
- The Strait of Hormuz is only about 33 kilometers wide at its narrowest point.
- India has long promoted a foreign policy of strategic autonomy.
- Ebola was first identified near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Russia-Ukraine War
Russia and Ukraine are continuing to trade long-range drone and missile strikes, with recent attacks hitting Russian ports, oil sites, and other rear-area targets as well as Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.[1][3][5][7][9] Reports also say a drone struck a turbine building at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, renewing concern about safety at Europe’s largest nuclear facility.[2][4][6][8][10] The fighting shows no durable pause, and ceasefire efforts have not stopped either side from striking deeper into the other’s territory.[3][5] The next phase is likely to be shaped by battlefield pressure, damage to energy and port infrastructure, civilian risk, and any further incident around Zaporizhzhia that raises the stakes.
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian port and oil depot28 May, 12:59 PM
Ukraine expands drone warfare against Russia’s rear
