Britain’s Ukraine gamble: War profits, proxies and the peace deal that never was

As the conflict in Ukraine drags on, criticism is mounting over the United Kingdom’s role as one of the most hardline, pro-war actors in Europe.

This report examines claims that London has positioned itself as the chief sponsor of a failing proxy war, backing figures like former Ukrainian army chief Valery Zaluzhny while rejecting diplomatic solutions. It explores allegations that Britain’s struggling military-industrial sector benefits directly from prolonging the conflict, with billions in arms contracts and drone supplies tied to Kiev.