‘It’s Trump’s world’: European leaders divided on how to navigate ‘cacophony’ Many feel JD Vance’s speech in Munich shows Trump 2.0 is a far more disruptive and chaotic force than their worst fears The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
Saudi Arabia Chosen For Ukraine Peace Talks Saudi Arabia chosen as venue for upcoming Ukraine peace talks, raising concerns over limited European involvement in decision-making. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
These are the best towns and cities to visit in Slovenia While Slovenia’s enchanting lakes and mountains never fail to amaze, Robin McKelvie reveals the magic to be found in the country’s urban spaces The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
Starmer to act as ‘bridge’ between Europe and US on Ukraine peace talks The prime minister will try to convince Mr Trump to uphold security guarantees for Kyiv and ensure Volodymyr Zelensky has a role in discussions to end the war The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again, Starmer says after emergency Paris summit – as it happened UK prime minister says future of Europe and Ukraine at stake after European leaders convene at emergency summit in Paris The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
As the US retreats, Europe must look out for itself – so is Macron’s nuclear offer the answer? Development of a joint defence shield would be politically explosive for Keir Starmer. But it’s an idea whose time has come, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
European Leaders Gather For Emergency Summit On Ukraine Crisis European leaders gather in France for emergency summit on Ukraine amid US-Russia talks, raising concerns over exclusion of Ukraine from peace negotiations. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
US-Russia Talks In Saudi Arabia Signal Shift In Alliances US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia raise concerns over Trump's foreign policy approach and its impact on Ukraine and Europe. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy waves away first US bid for critical minerals President says draft deal did not guarantee Ukraine’s security; diplomatic chaos as US and Russia meet in Riyadh and Macron convenes Europe crisis talks. What we know on day 1,090 The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2025
UK PM Starmer To Meet With G7 Allies For Ukraine UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to meet with G7 allies, including President Trump, to secure a peace deal for Ukraine. European leaders discuss ongoin... Top News · Feb 17, 2025
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
Russia's ruble is soaring as Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine war while Europe fears getting sidelined The ruble has shot up 20% since the start of the year as investors have been expecting improved US-Russia ties under Trump. Fortune · Feb 16, 2025
President Trump To Involve Ukrainian President In Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks President Trump announces Ukrainian President's involvement in peace talks with Russia, raising concerns over potential concessions and European response t... Top News · Feb 16, 2025
Ukraine and Europe reduced to bit players in US-Russian plans for peace Analysis: There has been no invitation for Ukraine, nor for Europe, to join the talks planned for US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, writes Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025
Evening Standard · 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
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 Zelensky warns that Putin will ‘100%’ occupy Europe if US withdraws Nato support The Ukrainian president stressed his country would not agree to any deal conducted without their involvement
Fortune · Feb 16, 2025 Europe is already sabotaging its own economy far more than US tariffs could, former ECB president says Draghi cited IMF estimates that show Europe’s internal barriers are equivalent to a 45% tariff on manufactured goods and a 110% levy on services.
The Guardian - UK · 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 Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 John Major accuses Donald Trump of ‘cuddling’ up to Vladimir Putin Former prime minister hits out as Keir Starmer prepares to attend Ukraine crisis summit in Paris
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 - US · Feb 16, 2025 Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be Poland and Lithuania
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 John Major: Trump’s US isolationism threatens global democracy Former UK prime minister says US may regret ceding world stage to China and condemns ‘hypocritical’ JD Vance speech
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 Macron convenes European leaders for Ukraine summit amid tension with US Paris meeting aims to devise action plan for Ukraine’s future as US and Russian delegates prepare to meet
International Business Times · Feb 16, 2025 European Countries To Meet In Paris On Monday To Discuss Security: France FM France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said, amid growing concerns over US efforts to end the Ukraine war.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 16, 2025 Macron gathers European leaders to counter US moves on Ukraine war France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, his office said, amid growing concerns over US efforts to end the Ukraine war unilaterally.