What is the G20 and could Russia be expelled? US president Joe Biden backs Vladimir Putin’s banishment from summit of world’s major economies as punishment for Ukraine war The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022
The UK’s security now needs vital reappraisal The flurry of three summits in Brussels, Nato, the EU and G7, was to be pivotal — an ultimate pledging conference — for the conflict in Ukraine and the security of the entire region. It is set to go on far longer than most politicians and generals seemed to imagine. Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2022
Government creates £1m G7 legacy fund for Cornwall's green energy innovators Cornish energy entrepreneurs can bit for ring fenced slice of £10m Energy Entrepreneurs Fund Birmingham Post · Mar 25, 2022
France urges food security crisis plan to avoid famine stoked by Ukraine war French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an urgent international food security plan to avert "famine" in vulnerable countries, notably in Africa, after the Russian war in Ukraine saw a sharp drop in cereal exports. Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2022
Ukraine can win says Johnson, as Russian forces driven back from Kyiv British military intelligence said Ukrainian counter-attacks have taken back towns and defensive positions around the capital. The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022
US, EU announce plan to reduce European reliance on Russian gas New joint task force to work on slashing the bloc’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2022
NATO, G7, EU raise stakes for Russia, pledge new aid for Ukraine West promises more aid for Ukraine, but pledges fall short of Kyiv’s calls for a no-fly zone, an embargo on Russian oil. Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2022
With NATO and the US in a 'proxy war' with Russia, ex-CIA boss Leon Panetta says Joe Biden's next move is crucial NATO has agreed to ramp up its military presence on Ukraine's doorstep, but Volodymyr Zelenskyy's calls for tanks and jets have so far been rejected. With no clear picture of how the war will unfold from here, experts warn the world is facing a "pivotal and dangerous moment". ABC News · Mar 25, 2022
Latest Ukraine updates: Russia says first phase of war near end Ukraine war news from March 25: Russian general says Moscow will push to fully capture eastern region of Donbas. Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2022
Biden seeks to reassure Europe as he walks tightrope over Ukraine crisis President reiterated his message to Brussels that America is back, while he promises to impose sanctions on 300 members of the Russian parliament The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2022
Chemical weapon use would be ‘catastrophic’ for Russia, says Johnson PM warns Putin after Nato and G7 meetings as Zelenskiy pleads for western tanks and jets The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2022
Biden says he supports expelling Russia from G20 Biden said he would support allowing Ukraine to attend as an observer nation as an alternative. Axios · Mar 24, 2022
Ukraine can win the war against Vladimir Putin’s troops, says Boris Johnson However the Prime Minister signaled the UK was unlikely to meet Volodymyr Zelensky’s plea for tanks Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2022
G7 leaders tell Russia not to use biological, chemical, nuclear weapons Leaders of the Group of Seven industrialized nations warned Russia not to use biological, chemical or nuclear weapons in its war with Ukraine, they said in statement released after talks in Brussels on Thursday. Reuters · Mar 24, 2022
Radio France Internationale · Mar 24, 2022 NATO united against Russia, but rejects calls to send troops to Ukraine Western leaders showcased their unity against Russia's war in Ukraine on Thursday, with Washington seeking increased military aid for Kyiv, NATO assigning more troops to its eastern flank and London imposing fresh sanctions against Moscow.
The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2022 Mitch McConnell says he will not support Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination – as it happened Senate Republican leader says he will not back Biden’s nominee as Biden meets Nato and G7 leaders in Europe
Reuters · Mar 24, 2022 Refugees plead for protection for Ukraine as Western leaders meet Ukrainian refugees in Poland urged Western powers on Thursday to do more to protect the country from Russian bombardment as leaders met in Brussels for unprecedented summits of NATO, G7 and the European Union.
Axios · Mar 24, 2022 Zelensky: "Never tell us again our army does not meet NATO standards" Biden will host a press conference in Brussels at 3 p.m. ET.
Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2022 NATO, G7, EU hold crisis meetings as Russia-Ukraine war grinds on Western leaders are expected to discuss Russia sanctions, Europe’s energy security and the Ukrainian refugee crisis.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2022 Cost of living crisis hitting economic outlook as firms hike prices – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Radio France Internationale · Mar 24, 2022 Zelensky calls for ‘unlimited’ aid as NATO leaders gather for summit Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky urged NATO to provide Kyiv with unrestricted military aid in a message via video link Thursday as crunch summits with European, G7 and NATO allies in Brussels focused on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2022 Vladimir Putin has crossed a ‘red line’ with war crimes, says Boris Johnson Ahead of a Nato meeting in Brussels, the Prime Minister urged the West to tighten the vice around Putin’s regime
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2022 UK to Send More Missiles, Money to Ukrainian Army Prime Minister Boris Johnson said late Wednesday Britain would send 6,000 missiles and £25 million ($33 million, 30 million euros) in financial aid to Ukraine's army to help it fight Russian forces. The announcement of the funding and additional military hardware, consisting of anti-tank and high explosive weapons, comes on…
France 24 · Mar 24, 2022 ‘Putin banked on NATO being split, he’s getting the opposite,’ Biden says Russian President Vladimir Putin had banked on NATO being split when he launched an invasion of Ukraine last month, but Putin actually sparked the exact opposite, with the alliance now being “more united than ever”, US President Joe Biden said at a NATO-G7 summit in Brussels on Thursday. Read FRANCE…
The New Daily · Mar 24, 2022 Russian troops near Kyiv low on morale and in danger of being surrounded as Ukraine fights back Russian troops north-east of Kyiv are reportedly low on morale and in danger of being surrounded as Ukraine continues a surprising defence of the capital.