UK to sign migration deal with Serbia as Lammy visits western Balkans Foreign Secretary David Lammy will ratify the agreement as he visits the Western Balkans this week. Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025
Finland To Withdraw From Anti-personnel Mine Ban Treaty Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines, the latest signatory moving to ditch the ban over threats from Russia. International Business Times · Apr 1, 2025
Trump must see through Putin’s stalling tactics over Ukraine ceasefire, Germany says Ms Baerbock also said any US-Kyiv minerals deal must comply with European law after Ukrainian minister Andrii Sybiha said work is continuing towards an agreement The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025
Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty PM Orpo announces preemptive measures as President Stubb engages in balancing act between Moscow and Washington. Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2025
RAF fighter jets to patrol Polish airspace on Nato’s eastern flank The MoD said British-built Typhoon jets had arrived in eastern Poland on Tuesday from RAF Lossiemouth. Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025
French justice minister urges prompt appeal hearing for Le Pen – as it happened Gérald Darmanin stresses court timelines are outside government control as PM admits he has questions over immediate public office bans The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025
UK's Starmer blames a lack of joint action as he struggles to stop migrants crossing the Channel British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a lack of coordination between U.K. police and intelligence agencies is partly responsible for a surge in the number of migrants reaching the U.K. in small boats across the English Channel The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025
UK and Finland ‘tied hip-to-hip’ on Nato, says Finnish president in No 10 visit Finnish president Alexander Stubb met Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Monday. Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025
Nuclear war threat: why Africa’s pushing for a complete ban At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, intensified by strategic dynamics involving the US, Nato and Russia over Europe’s security, nuclear weapons are back on the agenda. The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025
Trump’s US doesn’t just think Europe is obsolete – it wants to see it dead Whether it is by declaring a trade war or by bullying Greenland, visceral hatred is driving American policy, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025
Britain has been paying a high price for Uncle Sam’s craziness. It’s time to turn to Europe In his final column, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator says America under Trump is not the first time it has caused trouble for allies The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2025
German intelligence warns Putin preparing Nato assault by end of decade The Kremlin is reportedly eyeing a conventional military offensive Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2025
Trump Prompts US Allies To Reopen Nuclear Weapons Debate Donald Trump's attacks on NATO and the established world order are undermining the confidence of its allies under the US security umbrella, fuelling fears of an eventual proliferation of nuclear weapons, experts told AFP. Since his return to power in January, the US president has criticised the transatlantic alliance, reopened… International Business Times · Mar 28, 2025
Former MI6 chief and Rusi boss discuss Russia, Trump and the future of the West – how to watch our panel THE CONVERSATION: The panel, chaired by world affairs editor Sam Kiley, will feature Alex Younger, former MI6 chief, and Rachel Ellehuus, director-general of RUSI, discussing global security, US foreign policy under Trump, and the future of Ukraine and Nato The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025 Vance and wife to tour US military base in Greenland after diplomatic spat over uninvited visit U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife will be visiting an American military base in Greenland
Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025 Vladimir Putin says Donald Trump is 'serious' about taking over Greenland as island prepares for JD Vance visit Russian President says US plans to take over territory are ‘not eccentric talk’
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Another 1.5m artillery shells for Ukraine under Czech scheme Not the time to lift sanctions on Russia, say ‘coalition of the willing’ leaders; two die in attack on Kherson. What we know on day 1,129
Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025 Zelensky thanks Starmer for support after Paris talks The Ukrainian president posted a message on X.
Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2025 Russia’s Putin eyes Arctic cooperation despite geopolitical tensions Vladimir Putin says US President Donald Trump’s stated intention to acquire Greenland was ‘serious’.
The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025 The US has the power to switch off the UK’s nuclear subs – a big problem as Donald Trump becomes an unreliable partner Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently boarded one of the UK’s four nuclear-armed submarines for a photo call as part of his attempts to demonstrate the UK’s defence capabilities as tensions with Russia continue.
Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2025 France’s Macron says not all European countries agree on force for Ukraine France’s Macron floats idea of a ‘reassurance force’ while UK’s Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’.
Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025 Putin is 'playing games' on Ukraine peace, says Keir Starmer as PM urges Trump not to lift sanctions Emmanuel Macron says a Franco-British team will travel to Ukraine to help Kyiv bolster its military
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 Who is in Starmer’s Coalition of the Willing? European leaders meet to discuss Ukraine-Russia war Emmanuel Macron is hosting European leaders in Paris in the latest show of support for Ukraine in the war against Russia
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 A 'coalition of the willing' mulls more aid for Ukraine and a possible armed force Ukraine’s allies from across Europe have gathered for talks in Paris about how to strengthen Kyiv’s hand and its military as it pushes for a ceasefire with Russia
Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025 Starmer in Paris for talks with Ukraine ‘coalition of the willing’ Sir Keir Starmer will use the gathering to highlight Vladimir Putin’s reluctance to co-operate with the US-led peace process.