Ukraine's Zelenskyy says framework economic deal with US is ready Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a framework economic deal with the United States is ready The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025
What minerals does Ukraine have and why does Trump want them? Ukraine has a number of critical minerals that have crucial uses in defence systems, technology manufacturing and green energy Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025
Keir Starmer to meet Donald Trump following Kyiv and US minerals deal KEIR Starmer will fly to the United States on Wednesday ahead of crunch talks with Donald Trump, as the Chancellor urged European allies to follow… The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2025
Zelensky says no US security guarantees agreed in minerals deal as Starmer heads to Washington for Trump talks PM travelling to Washington following his weekly Commons grilling after announcing dramatic increase in UK’s war chest Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025
Starmer to meet Trump in Washington as Kyiv and US agree minerals deal European nations must ‘step up and do more on defence’ Rachel Reeves said after the UK pledged to raise defence spending. The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025
What would an astronaut do if they were alone on a ship when the Earth explodes? ‘GROWING up in a small town in Ukraine, I didn’t know what to do. I always looked up into the sky for the stars and thought about what if… The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2025
Why Trump really wants Ukraine’s minerals – China has put theirs off limits Donald Trump has reportedly agreed a deal for the US to jointly develop Ukraine’s mineral resources. Although the agreement, which has yet to be signed, is not thought to include any security guarantees for Ukraine, Kyiv will hope it will pave the way for continued US support in its fight… The Conversation · Feb 25, 2025
Africa and war in Ukraine: from strategic neutrality to pro-Russian realignment As Ukraine marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, Africa has become a strategic issue for both Moscow and Kyiv, with countries on the continent adjusting their stance according to their own economic interests and political alliances. Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2025
Europe ready to 'step up' defence commitments in Ukraine: Macron In a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine and that Europe was ready to "step up" its defence commitments to build a long-lasting peace. Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: European allies rush to showcase extra support for Kyiv Baltic and Nordic countries to equip and train Ukrainian brigade; Rheinmetall car part factories to make weapons and ammunition. What we know on day 1,098 The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025
Boris Johnson urges Starmer to increase defence spending to 3% Mr Johnson was on Monday in Kyiv for the third anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
Macron warns against ‘surrender’ in Ukraine as Trump claims Putin will accept peacekeeper deal Macron and Trump disagree over aid and securing a lasting peace after US president says Russian counterpart has ‘no problem’ with European forces in Ukraine The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2025
Ukraine offers mineral deal to US as olive branch to Donald Trump Hopes raised of commercial deal as Macron meets president for talks on peace and European security The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
Zelenskyy hails ‘absolute heroism’ of Ukraine as world leaders visit Kyiv Europe-led show of solidarity on third anniversary of war comes after Donald Trump hit out at Ukrainian president The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 ‘Toddler management’ of Trump may be behind Ukraine’s hints at rare earth minerals deal There is a rapidly evolving pan-European effort to gently massage Donald Trump’s ego as talks between Europe, US, Ukraine and Russia reach a crucial stage
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025 Starmer hopes sanctions will force Putin to make concessions over Ukraine Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Ukraine’s allies must ‘keep dialling up the economic pressure’ on Vladimir Putin.
Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2025 How Europe is trying to shield Ukraine from Trump European leaders are in Kyiv for the anniversary of the Ukraine war while Starmer and Macron prepare to visit the US.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2025 Keir Starmer says Trump has 'changed conversation' around Ukraine 'for the better' KEIR Starmer said US President Donald Trump has “changed the global conversation” around Ukraine “for the better” ...
Top News · Feb 24, 2025 EU Emergency Summit On Ukraine And European Security EU leaders to convene emergency summit on Ukraine and European security amidst changing US stance. Visit to Kyiv underscores solidarity with Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2025 As Russia’s war reaches milestone, Ukrainians count their personal losses Ukrainian survivors remember their many tragedies three years after Russia’s invasion began.
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025 Ireland will increase financial contributions to Ukraine, premier says Micheal Martin gave the commitment to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting of Ukraine’s allies in Kyiv on Monday.
International Business Times · Feb 24, 2025 Zelensky Wants Peace 'This Year' On Third Anniversary Of Russian Invasion Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday called for "real, lasting peace" this year as European leaders gathered for a summit in Kyiv on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025 West faces ‘once-in-a-generation moment’, says PM on anniversary of Ukraine war Sir Keir Starmer has said that Ukraine must be at the heart of any negotiations to end the war with Russia, which started three years ago.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 Watch live: Zelensky welcomes world leaders to Ukraine as Kyiv marks third anniversary of Russian invasion Watch live as Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes world leaders to Ukraine on Monday (24 February) as Kyiv marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025 Ukraine peace deal will not survive without US 'backup', Emmanuel Macron warns Donald Trump French President meets US counterpart at White House, where Trump says Vladimir Putin is open to European peacekeeping force in Ukraine