Vladimir Zelensky continues Ukraine's leadership overhaul by axing the army chief, and US President Donald Trump signs a 30-year nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, London gives the United States access to its military bases for strikes on Iran. Military expert Dmitry Kornev argued that Burnham’s move to authorize access to British airfields for the US Air Force reaffirmed the strategic status quo. The UK may confine itself to intercepting Iranian drones or covering the United States’ support base. London does not have enough resources for any larger-scale operations due to protracted budget cuts and the size of its own army, military expert Yury Lyamin told Izvestia.