Trump orders increased minerals production, says Ukraine deal coming soon US president invokes wartime powers to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals. Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Trump says minerals deal with Kyiv to be signed ‘very shortly’ Zelenskyy says he will not discuss US ownership of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station; US to hold separate meetings with Russian and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. What we know on day 1,122 The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2025
What is the fate of Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after Trump talks? The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is one of the world’s 10 largest and Europe’s biggest The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025
Sir Keir’s ‘coalition of the willing’ is proving to be principled – and a rallying cry for Ukraine THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Convened by the British prime minister, the meeting of military leaders from more than 20 countries to discuss a peacekeeping force for Ukraine may have jumped the gun. If they are to work together, the UK and EU must first negotiate some key differences The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
Getting ready for what’s next: 4 scenarios for Canada’s future in a Trumpian world From hockey games to Saturday Night Live commentary, Canada is increasingly focused on the direct threats made by United States President Donald Trump against its national sovereignty. The Conversation · Mar 20, 2025
Trump’s demand that US could take over Ukraine’s reactors is not credible US president’s plan for American firms to run power plants is unrealistic and is opposed by Putin and Zelenskyy The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025
Ukraine, Russia to hold talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia next week Kyiv and Moscow confirm attendance at separate talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia set for Monday. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025
Starmer warns Putin of ‘severe consequences’ if he breaches peace deal UK leader says Russia cannot veto how Ukraine defends itself as western military officials meet to draft security plans The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025
Zelensky defies Trump, warning: Hands off my nuclear power stations Ukrainian leader resists US plan to take over plants and says Putin must stop ‘unnecessary demands’ as Starmer considers use of UK troops as deterrence force The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
EU ready to impose more sanctions on Russia after summit talks Show of unity marred by Viktor Orbán refusing to back declaration of support for Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025
Up to 250,000 Russian soldiers killed in Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, say UK defence chiefs The Ministry of Defence stressed this death toll would be Russia’s ‘largest losses since the Second World War’ Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025
EU presses on with steel 'porcupine strategy' for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support Russia's key peace demand that Western allies stop providing military aid and intelligence to Ukraine is quietly being ignored by the European Union The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
Netanyahu is waging war on Gaza and on us – his ‘enemies within’. It’s the path to autocracy Israel’s PM wants to ‘transfer’ Palestinians from Gaza, purge his traditional domestic rivals – and keep the right wing in power for ever, says Aluf Benn, editor-in-chief of Haaretz The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025
Ukraine and Russia delegations due in Riyadh on Monday for separate US talks US may shuttle between sides in drive to achieve quick deal Trump wants, as Moscow sends ex-spy to lead negotiations The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025 First Thing: Dozens of civilians killed in overnight Israeli strikes as new Gaza assault deepens Gaza health officials say hundreds have been killed since Israeli bombing shattered the ceasefire. Plus, Trump and Zelenskyy share call over partial Ukraine ceasefire
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025 Russian region declares state of emergency as Ukraine strikes military base Russia and Ukraine have continued to exchange fire following calls agreeing to a limited ceasefire
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025 Israeli strikes on Gaza add to soaring child death toll Hospitals say high proportion of women and children among dead in latest strikes
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025 OPINION - Kicking civil servants who can’t answer back is a low blow — Labour should be better than this Ministers often feel they are accountable for everything that goes on in their department, but responsible for nothing. Government departments can have thousands, or tens of thousands, of staff. They are big, complex organisations. They get it right every day and people barely notice. Tax is collected, benefits paid, borders…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025 Iran releases French citizen imprisoned for more than 880 days Diplomats now working to secure release of two more citizens after backpacker Olivier Grondeau finally freed
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025 Military leaders to discuss peacekeeping force for Ukraine as partial ceasefire plans are worked out Senior military officers from countries across Europe and beyond are due to meet outside London to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a partial ceasefire are worked out
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025 France issues 'survival manual' to prepare citizens for invasion The booklet contains 63 safety measures to follow in case of military threat or natural disasters
The National (Scotland) · Mar 20, 2025 Children 'killed in their sleep' as Israel's renewed bombing of Gaza continues ISRAELI strikes killed at least 58 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday, according to three hospitals ...
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025 Children 'among 85 Palestinians dead' after night of Israeli strikes on Gaza Officials in the Gaza Strip claim many Palestinians killed by Israel this week were women and children
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025 Zelenskyy says no discussion with Trump over ownership of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – as it happened ‘All nuclear power plants belong to the people of Ukraine,’ Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Norway
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025 A look at Israel's multilayered air defense as military says it shot down missile from Yemen The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Thursday before it reached Israeli airspace, as air raid sirens and exploding interceptors were heard in Jerusalem