Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine, Trump suggests Sir Keir Starmer has previously said that he would be willing to put British troops on the ground as part of security guarantees. Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025
Jeremy Hunt says welfare cuts would let Starmer commit to 3% defence spend now Mr Hunt said the UK raising defence spending to match the US relative to GDP would secure the future of Ukraine and of Nato. Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025
Starmer has the backing of Britons to stand up to Trumpism. At the White House, he should do so The PM will not and should not pick a fight with the president. But it is his duty to go there upholding British and European values, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025
Ukraine to lead agenda during Washington talks between top EU and US diplomats EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is expected to travel to the United States on Tuesday for talks in Washington with her counterpart Marco Rubio as US president Donald Trump continues his push with the Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end Russia's three-year war in Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2025
U.S. And Ukraine Clash Over U.N. Resolution On Russia-Ukraine War The U.S. proposes a U.N. resolution on the Russia-Ukraine war, differing from Ukraine's stance. Tensions rise as conflicting resolutions are presented. Top News · Feb 24, 2025
Could Nato soon be over – and what might replace it? Powerful leaders have begun to publicly question the organisation’s future The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
Germany's Chancellor-Elect Friedrich Merz Prioritizes European Independence From USA Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor-elect, advocates for Europe's independence from the U.S. and emphasizes strengthening European defense capabilities. Top News · Feb 24, 2025
Why justice for Ukraine must be at the forefront of peace negotiations On Feb. 18, representatives from Russia and the United States met in Saudi Arabia to determine if peace in Ukraine is possible. Ukrainian representatives were not invited. The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025
Merz strikes urgent tone in calling for more European independence from US Stance of German alliance’s leader could herald closer ties with France but ‘debt brake’ poses obstacle to spending The Guardian - 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
Trump's Shameful Betrayal of Ukraine It's a terrible decision for both moral and pragmatic reasons. Reason · Feb 24, 2025
Trump Firing Highly Respected Generals, Admirals is Sparking 'Very Serious Degradation' of US Military, Senators Warn "It's not about your years of service, it's about your personal political loyalty to me," said Senator Cory Booker regarding Trump's firings Latin Times · 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 The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
Ukraine's NATO Membership Not Currently Being Considered Michael Waltz's statement on Ukraine's NATO membership and Zelensky's willingness to resign for peace highlight the evolving dynamics in the region. Top News · Feb 24, 2025
Top News · Feb 24, 2025 Ukraine's President Rejects US Demands For Critical Minerals Ukrainian President Zelensky's refusal of US demands for minerals and focus on security guarantees and NATO membership amidst escalating tensions.
Top News · Feb 24, 2025 Ukraine Rejects 0 Billion Deal For Rare Earth Minerals Updates on Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects 0B proposal, Russia launches record drone strikes, EU plans support amid tensions.
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025 Who is Friedrich Merz? Germany’s election winner With Germany's election results in, Friedrich Merz emerges as a key figure who has promised to reshape Europe-US relations
The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025 Ukraine war: Trump is not trying to appease Putin – he has a vision of a new US-China-Russia order There has been much and justified focus on the implications of a likely deal between US president Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and the overwhelmingly negative consequences this will have for Ukraine and Europe. But if Trump and Putin make a deal, there is much more at…
International Business Times · Feb 24, 2025 Zelensky Hails Ukraine's 'Heroism' On Third Anniversary Of Russia's Invasion Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky hailed his country's "resistance" and "heroism" on Monday on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion as European leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 Germany’s Friedrich Merz takes swipe at Trump and calls for ‘independence from the USA’ Germany’s likely next chancellor has also questioned whether NATO will continue to exist
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025 Monday briefing: Merz will be Germany’s chancellor – but extremists are waiting in the wings In today’s newsletter: The far-right AfD may have come second, but at 20% they have been held off by the performance of mainstream parties, with the CDU leader Friedrich Merz on course to be the new chancellor
International Business Times · Feb 24, 2025 Zelensky Hails Ukraine's 'Heroism' On Third Annniversary Of Russia's Invasion Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky hailed his country's "resistance" and "heroism" on Monday on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion as EU leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity.
Top News · Feb 24, 2025 Ukrainian President Zelensky Ready To Resign For NATO Membership Ukrainian President Zelensky's diplomatic efforts amidst US tensions, Russia conflict, and peace negotiations for Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025 ‘No more excuses’: Europe under pressure on defence spending three years after Russian invasion Continent is being told to take more responsibility for its own defence in light of US president’s overtures to Putin
The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2025 Trump administration briefing: Zelenskyy rejects US minerals demand; bomb threat sent to anti-Trump conference From a fight over a $500bn minerals deal to Trump ‘surrendering to the Russians’ – here are the key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance