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Pete Hegseth says ‘everything is on the table’ to end Ukraine war

US defence secretary suggests cutting number of American troops in Europe could even be part of a deal with Russia

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025

Starmer and Lammy warned not to repeat Chamberlain’s mistakes in Munich over Ukraine

Exclusive: Former foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind has issued a warning ahead of the Munich conference this weekend that the prime minister and foreign secretary need to stand up to Trump over Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

‘Make sure Ukraine at heart’ of negotiations, says Starmer

The Prime Minister said it was ‘really important that Ukraine is in the strongest possible position’.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

UK vows ‘steadfast’ support for Ukraine amid reports of Trump-Putin talks

‘The whole of Parliament’ continues to support Ukraine, Angela Rayner said, amid the US president’s moves to draw the conflict to an end.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

UK vows to boost Ukraine aid as Trump says he and Putin starting ‘negotiations’

John Healey said the focus ‘for now’ should be on ensuring Kyiv is in a strong position going into any potential peace talks.

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025

Watch live: UK defence secretary renews backing for Ukraine after US rules out sending troops

Watch live as UK defence secretary John Healey holds a press conference on Ukraine on Wednesday, 12 February, after the US appeared to rule out sending troops to peacekeep any ceasefire.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

PM renews backing for Ukraine as US rules out sending peacekeeping troops

The Prime Minister told MPs the Government’s commitment to backing Kyiv matters ‘just as much as it mattered at the beginning of this conflict’.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Clonoe ambush ruling feeds ‘IRA attempt to rewrite history’, says ex-minister

Sir David Davis said last week’s coroner’s report into the Coalisland shootings was ’51 pages of fact and eight pages of naive speculation’.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

UK and allies must increase defence spending to keep US in Nato, says Healey

The Defence Secretary said it was time for the UK and European allies to ‘step up, to do more of the heavy lifting’.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Military to fast-track recruitment of ‘cyber warriors’ as online threat grows

The UK’s armed forces have seen 90,000 cyber attacks in the last two years, according to the Ministry of Defence.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025