Zelenskyy on security guarantees shuttle as fighting rages in Ukraine war UK’s Starmer and France’s Macron will co-host a virtual meeting for the ‘coalition of the willing’ on Thursday Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2025
Estonia 'not worried' joining Ukraine's reassurance force will weaken eastern flank, says president Tallinn has said it is ready to provide troops for the reassurance force the 'Coalition of the Willing' aims to send to Ukraine as a security guarantee. Euronews · Sep 3, 2025
NATO to strike back against Russian jamming after von der Leyen's plane loses GPS in Bulgaria "We are all on the eastern flank now, whether you live in London or Tallinn," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday, commenting in the aftermath of the incident the day before. Euronews · Sep 2, 2025
Nato says it is working to counter Russia’s GPS jamming after EU leader’s plane incident Nato is working to counter Russian jamming of satellite navigation systems on civilian flights, according to the alliance's chief The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Geert Wilders’ far-right party leads polls two months before Dutch vote Topics including migration, the economy, housing and foreign affairs are expected to dominate the campaign. Euronews · Aug 29, 2025
NATO countries raise spending as Germany expands weapons output All NATO countries will meet the alliance’s long-standing defence spending target this year – but only three are currently reaching a new, higher goal set in June, data showed on Thursday. Radio France Internationale · Aug 28, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,281 Here are the key events on day 1,281 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025
Defence Giant Rheinmetall Opens Mega-plant As Europe Rearms German weapons-maker Rheinmetall opened Europe's largest munitions plant on Wednesday, a move hailed as boosting Western defences by NATO chief Mark Rutte. International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025
Expert: drone incidents will continue in Poland as long as there is a war across our border 'If the conflict across our border continues, the risk of further incidents is significant', warns Andrzej Kinski, editor-in-chief of the monthly magazine Wojsko i Technika, commenting on the drone explosion in a cornfield in Osiny, eastern Poland. Euronews · Aug 23, 2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy marks National Flag Day as Russia continues to target Ukrainian cities Ukrainian flags were raised above government buildings nationwide to mark National Flag Day, commemorating the push for independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Euronews · Aug 23, 2025
Russia Rejects Zelensky Meeting As Diplomatic Tension Simmers Russia Friday ruled out an immediate meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, as diplomatic tension escalated with the Ukrainian president and US mediation efforts appeared to stumble. International Business Times · Aug 22, 2025
We need to make sure Putin never tries to attack Ukraine again, NATO chief says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday that the security guarantees agreement for Ukraine will consist of two layers: strengthening Ukraine’s army and commitments from the US and Europe aimed at deterring Russia in the event of future aggression. Euronews · Aug 22, 2025
How Europe Tried To Speak Trump A careful selection of cast and roles and a clear strategy to avoid deadlocks. International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025
New pics of Trump holding court in Oval Office branded ‘embarrassing’ as world leaders sit around his desk: ‘Like schoolchildren’ Some on social media noted that the set up, with Trump behind the Resolute Desk and his European counterparts on chairs opposite him, presented the president as hosting a bunch of ‘unruly schoolchildren’ The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025 Putin must tread carefully amid hyped up expectations of breakthrough Goal of European leaders at White House meeting was to try to push the Russian leader into a corner
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Trump blames Ukraine for ‘taking on nation 10 times your size’ despite Russia being the one that invaded Russia invaded its sovereign, democratic neighbor in February 2022, sparking the drawn-out war that Trump is now trying to end
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Voices: First ladies are leading the way in writing wrongs COMMENT: In the era of the political soundbite, ‘letter diplomacy’ is back, thanks to Melania Trump and Olena Zelenska, whose handwritten missives are having an impact on the Ukraine peace process – and on more than just their intended recipients, says Michael Day
Roll Call · Aug 19, 2025 ‘Close it’: Trump casts himself as lone final arbiter if Putin, Zelenskyy near peace pact - Roll Call President Trump and NATO's top official have made clear the fate of Ukraine-Russia peace talks rest with Zelenskyy and Putin.
Euronews · Aug 19, 2025 Dressed for diplomacy: Zelenskyy's new style wins praise in meeting with Trump Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was complimented by US President Donald Trump for his outfit in their Oval Office meeting on Monday.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Starmer hails ‘breakthrough’ on security guarantees after crunch White House Ukraine talks Sir Keir Starmer said ‘real progress’ was made during the crunch talks on Monday
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025 Starmer hails ‘breakthrough’ on security guarantees after Ukraine talks US President Donald Trump described the talks as ‘very good’ and said a meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin would be arranged.
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025 Emmanuel Macron: I don’t see Putin very willing to get peace in Ukraine French President says after White House summit: ‘When I look at the situation and the facts, I don’t see President Putin very willing to get peace now’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025 Tuesday briefing: What last night’s meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and Europe means for the war in Ukraine In today’s newsletter: The Ukrainian president and fellow continental leaders descended on the White House to squeeze support from the US – did they get it?
Euronews · Aug 19, 2025 European leaders show cautious optimism following White House talks with Zelenskyy and Trump European leaders who converged on the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war demonstrated a united front regarding Ukraine's security on Monday, underscoring the issue as pivotal for the entire continent, not just Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2025 Trump proposes Putin-Zelenskyy summit in push to end Ukraine war US president says security guarantees for Kyiv could be provided by European countries with ‘coordination’ by Washington