Trump says he could meet Putin ‘soon’ as Ukraine, Europe reel from outreach UK Prime Minister says he is prepared to supply British troops for post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2025
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy travels to United Arab Emirates as momentum grows for war peace talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the United Arab Emirates late Sunday as momentum grows for potential peace talks ending Moscow’s war on the country The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
What the papers say – February 17 Here are the biggest stories leading Monday’s front pages. Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
Starmer ready to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if peace deal reached It is understood to be the first time the PM has been explicit about sending British peacekeepers to Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
Keir Starmer 'ready' to put troops into Ukraine if peace deal reached, as leaders meet for crisis talks Prime Minister says UK is ‘ready and willing’ to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if a deal is reached to end conflict, as European leaders gather for emergency talks in Paris Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2025
Egypt draws up Gaza reconstruction plan that would exclude Hamas Alternative to Trump plan would involve committee of technocrats but future military status of Hamas unresolved The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
Ukraine 'not attending US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia' over end to war amid planned Trump and Putin meeting Kyiv said it was not planning on sending officials to US meeting with Russia as it was not aware of it Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2025
The Guardian view on JD Vance in Munich: Europe must stand up for its values Editorial: The vice-president’s speech on Friday was another wake-up call for European leaders. On defence and in other areas, they need to chart their own course The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
Ukraine recaptures frontline village amid signs of slowing Russian advance Pischane in Donetsk back under Kyiv’s control as Zelenskyy renews call for fighting to end ‘with just and lasting peace’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
‘The US is ready to hand Russia a win’: newspapers on Europe’s Trump shock European papers express deep alarm at declaration of an ‘ideological war’, while the NYT says Putin may soon ‘realise his dream’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
'Very Personal': Hundreds Flock To Navalny Grave On Death Anniversary Standing in the freezing cold at Moscow's Borisovsky Cemetery, 63-year-old Anna looked at the hundreds of people flocking to the grave of a man whose name the Kremlin has warned not to utter in public -- Alexei Navalny -- and could not hold back the tears. International Business Times · Feb 16, 2025
Ex-PM Major warns of ‘dangerous world’ if US does not stand behind allies Former prime minister Sir John Major said a US retreat into isolationism could create a vacuum which China or Russia could fill. Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2025
Netanyahu says Israel working closely with US on Trump’s plan for Gaza Israeli PM and US secretary of state express joint support for ‘bold vision’ that would force 2 million people to leave The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
Alexei Navalny supporters visit grave on first anniversary of his death Queues of people risk possible arrest at Moscow cemetery while European leaders condemn Kremlin The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2025 Russian drones hit Ukraine power plant, leaving residents in the cold French President Emmanuel Macron will host emergency meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 16, 2025 Europe needs special Ukraine envoy to get meaningful peace role, Finland says after US rebuff Europe needs a special envoy for Ukraine to ensure it gets a meaningful role in any peace process, two European leaders said on Sunday after the continent was ruled out as a partner in talks by US President Donald Trump's administration.
International Business Times · Feb 16, 2025 Navalny Supporters Risk Reprisals With Memorial Events A Year After Death A year after Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died behind bars, his supporters held memorial events on Sunday, with hundreds risking reprisals by visiting his grave in Moscow.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025 John Major accuses US of ‘cuddling’ up to Putin and condemns JD Vance’s Munich speech – as it happened Trump officials planning talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia with European leaders set to gather in Paris for emergency Ukraine summit
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 In Ukraine, a potential arms-for-minerals deal inspires hope and skepticism Ukraine boasts vast reserves of ilmenite, a key element used to produce titanium, in the heavy mineral sands that stretch for miles along the country’s embattled east
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 The Observer view: A year on from his death, Alexei Navalny still shines bright in a dark land Principled, charismatic and humorous, the murdered Russian opposition leader was everything Vladimir Putin is not
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will? Russia is relying on strength of numbers, and Putin may not honour a peace deal
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return Ukrainian officials were told not to sign an agreement with the U.S. on rare earth minerals because the document focused on U.S. interests
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 AP PHOTOS: In northern Syria, displaced owners return to houses with no roofs After a decade of war and displacement, many Syrians are returning to their homes, only to find them looted and roofless.
Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,088 Here are the key developments on the 1,088th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: US and Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia without Ukrainians – reports US secretary of state Marco Rubio and Russia’s Sergei Lavrov discuss removing ‘unilateral barriers’; Trump’s Ukraine envoy suggests Europe will be excluded from negotiations. What we know on day 1,089