Starmer describes Ukraine talks as ‘good and constructive’ – as it happened This blog is closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025
Over £300m given to English councils to help house Ukrainian refugees unspent Figure is about a third of budget from central government while thousands of families face prospect of homelessness The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Zelensky Returns To Site Of Stunning Oval Office Shouting Match Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returns to the Oval Office on Monday for the first time since a spectacularly tense exchange with Donald Trump saw their talks cut short and question marks raised over future US support. International Business Times · Aug 18, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Security guarantees’ on offer but Russia wants some too European firepower behind Zelenskyy in Washington meeting; Russian attacks continue with dozen injured in Kharkiv and Sumy. What we know on day 1,272 The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025
Morning Mail: European leaders to support Zelenskyy in DC, productivity boss warns of worse-off youth, Terence Stamp dies Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be backed by a support crew at White House meeting, including Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2025
Chris Murphy Says Trump-Putin Meeting Was a 'Disaster, 'An Embarrassment' For US, Putin 'Got Everything He Wanted' The summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without a ceasefire agreement. The outcome has drawn sharp criticism, particularly from Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), who termed the meeting a “disaster.” Benzinga · Aug 17, 2025
What’s at stake when Zelensky meets Trump at the White House with Starmer and EU allies in tow Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Washington alongside a host of European leaders in a show of solidarity with Zelensky The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025
Zelensky returns to Washington, this time with Europe at his side THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The stakes are higher than at that fateful Oval Office meeting in February, and Ukraine’s president is flanked by Europe’s most senior leaders to get a ‘yes’ from Donald Trump The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025
Zelenskyy faces daunting trip to the White House – but this time he won’t be alone Dream team of European leaders will be with the Ukrainian president, seeking to show a united front when they meet Donald Trump The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025
The Guardian view on the Alaska summit: there must be no more gifts to Vladimir Putin Editorial: As Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to Washington amid talk of land swaps, European leaders must have his back The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025
Ukrainian mood hardens as MPs insist country should not be forced to surrender Ridicule of Trump-Putin summit turns to frustration at suggestion Ukraine could give up unoccupied land for peace The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025
Rubio says both Russia and Ukraine ‘have to make concessions’ for peace deal US secretary of state says talks between Putin and Trump had ‘made progress’ but ‘big areas of disagreement’ remain The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2025
European leaders to shore up Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for DC talks with Trump US envoy says Putin agreed at summit for Ukraine to have security guarantee from allies similar to NATO’s Article 5. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Putin won in Anchorage. Now Zelenskyy and Europe are in an even more perilous position Trump’s summit failed to achieve a ceasefire, but the Russian president will be very happy with how events are unfolding, says Rajan Menon of City College of New York The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025
International Business Times · Aug 17, 2025 Serbia's President Vows 'Strong Response' After Days Of Unrest Serbia's president on Sunday vowed a "strong" response to anti-government protests, after nearly a week of violent clashes involving his supporters, police and demonstrators across the country.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025 European leaders to join Zelenskyy for crunch Oval Office talks with Donald Trump EUROPEAN leaders will join Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington DC for crunch talks with Donald Trump, it has emerged.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025 UK and EU at Zelenskyy’s side in Washington for meeting with Trump Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and others will aim to push back against ceding of Ukraine territory in ‘peace plan’
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025 Mapped: The crucial Ukraine region Trump says should be ‘cut up’ between Zelensky and Putin The Donetsk and Luhansk provinces in the Donbas region form the industrial heartland of Ukraine
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025 Russia is complicating efforts to secure ceasefire in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy Russia is complicating efforts to get a ceasefire in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025 I've been trying to persuade my granny to leave Ukraine for more than two years I NEVER thought I’d need negotiation skills just to convince a family member to leave home. But for more than two years, my mum and I have been…
Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2025 Zelensky claims Russia ‘complicating’ ceasefire efforts as PM meets allies The coalition of the willing, the alliance which is planning to police a future peace deal, will meet on Sunday afternoon.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025 Protesters go on strike in Israel demanding ceasefire and hostage releases PROTESTERS in Israel demanding their government make a deal to secure the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza escalated their campaign on…
Radio France Internationale · Aug 17, 2025 Europe to mull over plan for peace in Ukraine after Trump-Putin summit Leaders of France, Germany and Britain will host a video call on Sunday for their so-called "coalition of the willing" to discuss steps towards ending the war in Ukraine, after Donald Trump dropped his push for a ceasefire after his Alaska summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025 High-tech drones turn Ukraine’s front line into a kill zone. Medics can’t keep up The growing use of FPVs has made moving the wounded between points more difficult
Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2025 Trump's special envoy reveals Putin 'agreed to NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine' in quest for peace The US president urged his Ukrainian counterpart to strike a deal with Russia to end the deadliest conflict since the Second World War