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Europe demands more work on US peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine war

The United States has set a Thursday deadline for Ukraine to accept its controversial 28-point peace plan, placing Kyiv’s embattled government under acute pressure. US President Donald Trump has described the proposal as “a starting point”, but both the substance and the process have provoked concern in Ukraine, Russia, and…

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin sinks Trump’s hope of peace deal by Thanksgiving

Moscow says European counterproposal ‘does not work for us’ in sign that both sides remain far apart

The Independent UK

Macron and Merz must look at themselves if they want to stop Europe sliding to the far right

Political elites in Europe’s ‘mature’ democracies warn of external threats – but at home they normalise racism and undermine the rule of law, writes Shada Islam

The Guardian - UK

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US and Ukraine make progress in Geneva talks to end Russia's invasion

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Kyiv's concerns had been taken on board and would be incorporated into possible amendments to US President Donald Trump’s initial peace proposal. Rubio noted that higher-level talks will be needed to agree on a final text.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Europe and Kyiv seek changes to peace plan as US hails progress

Marco Rubio said Sunday’s talks were “probably best meeting and day we've had so far”

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Macron says without deterrence in Ukraine plan, ‘Russians will come back’

French president among European leaders pushing back against US proposal to end the war; Trump says deal is not his ‘final offer’. What we know on day 1,369

The Guardian - AU

Starmer and other Ukraine allies say US peace plan ‘will require work’

The G7 and G20 leaders who met at the South Africa summit expressed concerns about the proposal to limit Kyiv’s army.

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Starmer meets Ukraine allies at G20 to discuss US-drafted peace plan

Western nations are scrambling to respond to the proposals on the sidelines of the South African meeting.

Evening Standard

Trump's Proposed Ukraine Peace Plan Draws Support From Moscow, Skepticism Across Europe And US

President Donald Trump‘s peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which began in 2022, has drawn reactions from across Europe and U.S.

Benzinga

US plan for Ukraine needs ‘additional work’, say Kyiv’s allies at G20 summit – as it happened

The leaders of key European countries, as well as Canada and Japan, issue a joint statement on proposal for end of Russia-Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Ukraine plan not ‘final offer’ as senators brand it a Russian ‘wish list’

Lawmakers claim Trump’s draft mirrors Kremlin priorities

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: defeating Russia an ‘illusion’, says Putin, as he welcomes Trump deal

Russia’s president says US-led plan ‘could form the basis of a final peace settlement’, bolstering concerns in Europe about one-sided nature of US-brokered deal. What we know on day 1,368

The Guardian - AU

Starmer to meet Ukraine allies at G20 to discuss US-drafted peace plan

Washington’s plan contains many of Moscow’s longstanding demands while demanding major concessions from Kyiv.

Evening Standard

Zelenskyy faces tough choice as Putin welcomes US-Russia peace plan

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine faces a pivotal choice between standing up for its sovereign rights and preserving the US support it needs, as leaders discuss the deal which is seen as favouring Russia.

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Merz on military support: Is Germany sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine after all?

With a range of up to 500 kilometres, the Taurus missile is considered long-range but so far the current German government, much like its predecessor, has refused to supply them to Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Ukraine ‘must determine its future’, says Starmer after call with Zelensky

Sir Keir Starmer spoke to Volodymyr Zelensky from South Africa, where he will use his attendance at the G20 summit to shore up support for Kyiv.

The Independent UK

Starmer and Zelensky discuss US-backed peace plan

The Prime Minister held a call with the Ukrainian president, as well as French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The Independent UK

Merz spokesperson defends German leader over remarks criticized in Brazil

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s spokesperson has denied that the German leader meant to denigrate Brazil after visiting the city hosting the U.N. climate summit

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Euronews

German Chancellor Merz blasts Belém, rattling Brazilians

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked outrage with a derogatory comment about his visit to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, saying that the delegation was happy to be back in Berlin from "this place".

The Independent UK

Germany's Merz under fire in Brazil for his comments on Amazon host city of COP30

Brazilian authorities have raged against comments by Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz in which he appeared to look down on Belem, a city on the edge of the Amazon rainforest

The Guardian - UK

Pension changes row threatens Germany’s coalition government

Youth wing of conservatives say younger people will be left carrying can for older generation

InsideEVs

BYD Is Speedrunning Its Takeover Of Europe

Today on Critical Materials: BYD will double its EU dealer network, Tesla squeezes China out of U.S. supply chain and Germans have a China problem.

Radio France Internationale

Macron, Merz push for Europe’s digital sovereignty as AI race accelerates

European leaders are gathering in Berlin to push a more confident, homegrown digital strategy as the continent races to keep pace with global artificial intelligence powerhouses.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Germany under Merz: Europe’s powerhouse is still struggling

Editorial: Donald Trump’s trade wars and Chinese competition constitute formidable headwinds. But old economic orthodoxies are not the answer

Euronews

German government lifts military equipment export restrictions on Israel

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in August that Berlin would not authorise any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza "until further notice".

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