Does Europe Hold Any Cards In Ukraine Talks? Europe is struggling to make its voice heard as the United States barrels ahead with Russia on talks to end the war in Ukraine. International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025
Trump’s attacks on Zelensky show he is singing from the Kremlin’s song sheet Trump has falsely blamed Russia’s war on Kyiv - the Ukrainian leader has claimed the US president ‘lives in a disinformation space’ The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025
The US and Europe are at a crossroads. A new world order is emerging We’ve seen the opening salvo in a US effort to transform the transatlantic relationship. The future of democracy is in play The Guardian - US · Feb 19, 2025
After US Election, Kremlin Propagandist Sets Sights On German Vote From a fabricated sex scandal to a fake museum heist, disinformation aimed at influencing Germany's high-stakes election is originating from dozens of AI-generated German sites apparently linked to a US fugitive turned Kremlin propagandist, researchers say. International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025
Trump wants to do a deal for Ukraine’s critical minerals. Will Zelensky give him what he wants – or will Putin? The United States and Russia agreed to work on a plan to end the war in Ukraine at high-level talks in Saudi Arabia this week. Ukrainian and European representatives were pointedly not invited to take part. The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,091 Here are the key developments on the 1,091st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2025
Europe may need to think hard about threatening Putin with troops for Ukraine As Moscow says Nato troops in Ukraine are ‘unacceptable’ we look at whether it is even realistic for the UK to help keep the peace The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Vladimir Putin: I won’t allow Starmer’s plan for troops in Ukraine In scenes unthinkable six months ago, Moscow and Washington agree to restore full diplomatic ties The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Security for Ukraine could be achieved with fewer troops, say UK sources Defence figures say heavy use of long-range monitoring could reduce need for soldiers on the frontline with Russia The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Rejects NATO Troops In Ukraine Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov opposes NATO troops in Ukraine, rejecting any foreign military presence. Ukraine's NATO aspirations face resistance amidst ... Top News · Feb 18, 2025
What are the most likely scenarios in the Ukrainian war? Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked a turning point in European and global geopolitics, challenging the foundations of the post-Cold War security order. Three years into the conflict, the European Union today faces a variety of scenarios that could redefine not only Ukraine’s future, but also the EU’s role… The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025
US sets scene for seismic shift in Russian relations with first talks on Ukraine war US secretary of state Marco Rubio led the US delegation meeting with their Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia – but so far, Europe and Ukraine have been frozen out The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Russia, US To Name Negotiators On Ending Ukraine War Russia and the United States will name teams to negotiate a path to ending the war in Ukraine, the powers decided on Tuesday in discussions that drew a rebuke from Kyiv over its exclusion. International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025
Trump’s Ukraine policy shift: How are European leaders planning to respond? European leaders are scrambling for responses after Trump reached out to Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025 US and Russia agree to explore mutual opportunities of end to Ukraine war Riyadh talks involving US secretary state and Russian counterpart mark tectonic shift in relations
The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025 Why the British army is so unprepared to send troops to Ukraine Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that Britain is “ready and willing to contribute to security guarantees to Ukraine by putting our own troops on the ground if necessary”.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 18, 2025 Paris summit exposes European divisions as US shift forces unity on Ukraine Following an emergency meeting in Paris, European leaders remain divided on how to respond to US President Donald Trump's dramatic policy shift on Ukraine, with France and Britain pushing for security guarantees and Germany bristling at any suggestion troops could be deployed.
Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2025 US and Russia hold talks on Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia The talks could lead to a summit later this month between US President Trump and Russian President Putin.
Top News · Feb 18, 2025 Russia Rejects Ukrainian NATO Membership, Calls For Guarantees Russia opposes Ukraine's NATO membership, while US and NATO express varying views on the issue.
Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025 Don't trust Trump to defend Britain and other Nato allies under Article V, warns Russia expert The warning came after the US president sparked fury by blaming Ukraine for starting Putin’s war
Latin Times · Feb 18, 2025 US And Russia Hold Talks In Saudi, No Seat For Ukraine Both sides downplayed expectations of a breakthrough in this first high-level meeting between the countries since US President Donald Trump took office.
The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025 Ukraine peace talks: Trump is bringing Russia back in from the cold and ticking off items on Putin’s wish list The meeting in Saudi Arabia between senior delegations from the United States and Russia could be the first step towards an end to the war in Ukraine – and not just an end to the war. In almost five hours of talks, US and Russian representatives reportedly agreed to work…
Fortune · Feb 18, 2025 Europe deserves its seat at the kids' table over Ukraine, German defense boss says European NATO members' repeated failure to hit its defense spending targets means it should have no complaints about peace talks, Rheinmetall CEO says.
The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025 Starmer sending British troops to Ukraine makes little military sense - but will concentrate European minds Keir Starmer’s offer of sending peacekeeping troops to the wartorn country
The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025 Why is Saudi Arabia hosting Trump’s Ukraine peace talks and who is attending? The next week could prove the most fateful for Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022