Honestly, America should thank Ukraine JD Vance and his boss are throwing away this century's greatest US accomplishment — and they don't even know it Salon · Mar 8, 2025
Keir Starmer Moves to Secure Ukraine Peace Deal as Trump Threatens Sanctions Keir Starmer Moves to Secure Ukraine Peace Deal as Trump Threatens Sanctions The Fashion Central · Mar 8, 2025
Poland plans military training for every adult male amid growing European security fears PM Donald Tusk says country needs army of 500,000 and backs withdrawal from treaty banning landmines The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2025
Faced With Russia, EU's Defence Must Include Turkey Turkey, with NATO's second-largest army and a Black Sea coastline, is looking to play a key role in Europe's security after Washington's pivot away from the region. International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025
Poland Mulls Mines Treaty Exit, Plans Military Training For Men Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday announced a slew of measures aimed at boosting his country's defence, including a possible exit from a landmark anti-mines treaty and large-scale military trainings for men. International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025
J.D. Vance has become Trump’s attack dog, but he’s yet to prove himself a worthy successor The US vice-presidency is famously rather dull and mostly frustrating, according to some of the people who have taken on the role. The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025
Trump Threatens New Russia Sanctions After Strikes On Ukraine US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to encourage diplomacy. International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025
Emboldened By Trump, Hungary Ups Anti-Kyiv Disinfo: Researcher A country that "never existed" or a "problem called Ukraine": Hungary's government and affiliated media have attacked their war-torn neighbour with increased pace since Prime Minister Viktor Orban's "dear friend" Donald Trump took power. International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025
Poland's Tusk plans large-scale military training for all adult males to boost reserves Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in Europe The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
Trump threatens Putin with sanctions and tariffs on Russia after missile and drone blitz on Ukraine His angry words are a startling shift in his stance on how to end Putin’s three-year war in Ukraine Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025
Military personnel test submarine rescue system in Glasgow Staff from forces in the UK, France and Norway participated, while US and Sweden personnel observed. Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025
European leaders agree defence ramp-up to support Ukraine – but Hungary continues to block progress Leaders of the 27 EU countries have agreed in principle to a massive increase in defence spending at a summit that was hastily organised in the wake of Donald Trump’s withdrawal of support for Ukraine. The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025
Britain can still be a bridge between the US and Europe – here’s how Starmer can prove it The US-EU relationship is at its most fragile point since the build-up to the Iraq war in 2003. While President Donald Trump openly questions Nato and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s desire for peace, EU leaders have continued to voice their unequivocal support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025
Starmer speaks to EU chiefs after bloc commits to boost European defence Donald Trump expressed uncertainty that America would come to the aid of other countries in Nato if they do not meeting military spending targets. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 Trump accused of ‘insulting’ UK by claiming Britain would not come to America’s aid US President’s comments compared to those of his deputy JD Vance, who has been slammed for disrespecting British veterans
Radio France Internationale · Mar 7, 2025 What would a French nuclear umbrella over Europe really mean? Emmanuel Macron has proposed opening a dialogue with other European countries on France's nuclear deterrent, raising questions about what a French nuclear umbrella over Europe might entail – although the Élysée has stressed that France is not seeking to deploy nuclear weapons outside the country, or to revise the nuclear…
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 ‘Fair enough’ for US to expect Europe to do more on defence, suggests minister Sir Keir Starmer is due to speak to European leaders on Friday, as the UK’s diplomatic push for peace in Ukraine continues.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025 Minister ridicules Reform claims Labour is ‘terrified’ of party – as it happened Stephen Kinnock responds to US president’s comments that he would not support Nato countries that do not spend enough on defence
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 Starmer to hold talks with European allies as push for Ukraine peace continues PM to be updated by European leaders on the outcome of a summit aimed at boosting the continent’s defences and bolstering support for Kyiv
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 Russia fires wave of missiles at Ukraine as Zelensky hopes for 'meaningful' talks with US Russia launches latest wave of attacks as Volodymyr Zelensky confirms Ukrainian and UK officials will hold talks in Saudi Arabia next week
International Business Times UK · Mar 7, 2025 Escalating Tensions: Russian Warship Travels Through UK Waters Under Navy's Watch A Russian warship escorted a sanctioned cargo ship through the English Channel, prompting Royal Navy surveillance amid rising geopolitical tensions.
International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025 Trump Again Casts Doubt On His Commitment To NATO President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed doubts over his commitment to the NATO alliance, saying countries that are not spending adequately on their militaries do not deserve defense.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: US-Ukraine talks to take place in Saudi Arabia next week, Zelenskyy says European leaders agreed to mobilise €800bn for defence as French President Macron calls Russia an ‘imperialistic power’. What we know on day 1,108
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025 Trump considering changing NATO policy to favor countries spending more on defense: report Possible change in U.S. engagement with NATO comes as Trump is pressuring Ukraine to come to negotiating table to end war with Russia
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025 Question marks over Europe’s defence splurges Letters: Richard Henderson says we need transparency, given that Europe’s Nato members collectively outspend Russia by a large margin