Europe ‘accelerating’ work on peacekeeping coalition for Ukraine, says Healey Defence Secretary John Healey has met his counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and Poland. Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
Prince William to visit Estonia Prince William will make his first visit to Estonia later this month. BANG Premier · Mar 12, 2025
Prince William Is Heading to This Country for the First Time—But Princess Kate Won't be Joining Him The visit is "off the table" for the Princess of Wales. Marie Claire · Mar 12, 2025
Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO. Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025
Why Russia’s armed forces have proven resilient in the war in Ukraine Ukraine has agreed to a United States proposal of a 30-day ceasefire in its war with Russia following talks with United States officials in Saudi Arabia. The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025
OPINION - All eyes on Vladimir Putin for the Ukrainian ceasefire — and this is what he's seeking The ball is now in Russia’s court for the proposed ceasefire to start in Ukraine next Tuesday, according to the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. This is the first major breakthrough in peace talks since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over a thousand days ago – in which at least… Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
Prince William to visit British troops on Nato frontline in Estonia The British forces at Tapa are the UK’s largest permanent overseas deployment Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
Prince of Wales to visit British troops on Nato front line in Estonia The British forces at Tapa are the UK’s largest permanent overseas deployment. The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
West Says Next Step 'Up To Putin' On Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal Kyiv's Western allies upped the pressure on Russia on Wednesday to respond to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, after Ukraine backed the proposal aimed at ending the three-year war. International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025
Vladimir Putin's 'dilemma' over US-Ukraine ceasefire plan amid 'trap' fears but Russians wanting end to war Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky agreed the ceasefire plan despite their bust-up in the Oval Office Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
China can live with Trump’s tariffs – his bullish foreign policy will help Beijing in the long term By turning his back on US allies and global institutions, Trump will help Xi Jinping advance his plan for a China-centric world, says Steve Tsang, director of the China Institute at Soas University of London The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
France hails 'progress' of Ukraine ceasefire deal, says onus is now on Russia French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the "progress" made in peace talks in Saudi Arabia between Ukraine and the United States and said it was now up to Russia to ensure the proposed 30-day ceasefire is signed. Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday briefing: Will Kyiv’s commitment to a ceasefire appease Trump – and pressure Putin? In today’s newsletter: After Ukraine and the United States agree to a 30-day ceasefire plan, Moscow faces key decision on how to respond The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
Out of Putin’s war and Trump’s treachery, a new Europe is being born The EU has its Trojan horses and Nato’s cornerstone has crumbled. But European allies, including the UK, are bound by an urgent shared purpose, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025 ‘We swept into Moscow in Gorbachev’s limousine’: Neil Tennant’s love affair with Russia – before the ‘cancer of Putin’ They played Red Square, launched MTV Russia and got driven home from a gay club by the police. But the freedoms witnessed by Pet Shop Boys have been crushed. Singer Neil Tennant relives those heady days – and calls for a revolution
International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025 Ukraine Backs 30-day Ceasefire As US Ends Aid Freeze The positive response from Ukraine prompted President Donald Trump's administration to lift a freeze on military aid and to predict the beginning to an end of the conflict.
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025 Poland aims to train 100,000 military reservists a year as security fears grow Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government intends to put 100,000 volunteers through military training yearly starting in 2027
International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025 Far-right Romania Politician Loses Appeal Against Presidential Vote Ban Romanian far-right politician Calin Georgescu on Tuesday lost an appeal against a decision barring him from standing in the country's presidential election re-run, as hundreds protested outside the court.
International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025 Facing Trump And Putin, Are The EU's Defence Plans Enough? Faced by a menacing Russia and unreliable United States, the EU is pushing a mammoth plan to boost its defences that Brussels says could unlock up to 800 billion euros ($860 billion).
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2025 EU Commission chief calls for defence 'surge' in address to EU parliament EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the European parliament to ramp up defence spending, as leaders mobilise to find common ground on the military future of the continent.
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025 NATO chief assures Western Balkans of alliance support and urges flexibility in Kosovo, Serbia talks NATO’s secretary general, in his first trip to the once-volatile Western Balkans, has underscored the alliance’s “steadfast commitment” to its security
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025 Zelensky accepts US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in crunch Saudi Arabia talks The conclusion of the talks came hours after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack of the war against Russia
The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2025 Calls to spend billions more on bombs and drones spark alarm CALLS for the UK Government to spend billions more on “off-the-shelf” bombs and drones have sparked alarm.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2025 Turkey eyes opportunities in Africa as France withdraws its military presence France's recent military withdrawals from the Sahel and West Africa are leaving a void that Turkey is keen to exploit, experts told RFI. But while Turkey is profiting from its position as a NATO member and experienced arms exporter, it needs to be careful not to overstretch itself in terms…
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2025 Macron hosts European military chiefs to discuss Ukraine security guarantees French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a crucial meeting in Paris on Tuesday with military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries – including the United Kingdom and Turkey – to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine should a peace agreement with Russia emerge.