Ukraine's Zelensky Open To Deal On Rare Earth Minerals Ukrainian President Zelensky open to US deal for rare earth minerals with security assurances. Discussions ongoing for potential agreement. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
Starmer willing to put troops into Ukraine as UK and Europe ‘need to do more’ The Prime Minister’s comments come amid fears the United States will reduce its defence commitments in the continent. Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
Keir Starmer to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week amid split on talks to end Putin's Ukraine war Downing Street confirmed that the Prime Minister will fly to the US within days Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
Russia and US to meet for talks on Ukraine’s future after sidelined European leaders gather for emergency summit Keir Starmer is joining Emmanuel Macron and other leaders in Paris amid concerns Europe and Ukraine itself are being frozen out of discussions The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
Ukraine Seeks Tangible Security Guarantees Amid European Peacekeeping Talks President Zelensky seeks concrete security guarantees for Ukraine amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
U.S. Tells Europe To Handle Its Own Defense The U.S. is no longer willing to subsidize prosperous countries that won’t defend themselves. Reason · Feb 17, 2025
European leaders regroup in Paris for strategy huddle after Trump diplomatic blitz on Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron has called leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom to his ornate Elysee Palace for an emergency meeting Monday The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
Starmer ‘living in fantasy land’ and must boost defence spending, ex-army chief warns After the prime minister confirmed he would be willing to put UK armed forces in harm’s way to defend the country, the former head of the army said the pledge ‘is going to come at a cost’ The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
‘It’s Trump’s world’: European leaders divided on how to navigate ‘cacophony’ Many feel JD Vance’s speech in Munich shows Trump 2.0 is a far more disruptive and chaotic force than their worst fears The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
Britain doesn't have enough soldiers to put large peace-keeping force in Ukraine for long, warns ex-army chief Lord Dannatt, former head of the British Army, backed Sir Keir Starmer in committing UK forces to play their part in any peace-keeping operation Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
Starmer to act as ‘bridge’ between Europe and US on Ukraine peace talks The prime minister will try to convince Mr Trump to uphold security guarantees for Kyiv and ensure Volodymyr Zelensky has a role in discussions to end the war The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
Starmer warned of ‘considerable cost’ of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine Lord Richard Dannatt said Britain does not have the forces or equipment ‘to put a large force on to the ground for an extended period of time’. The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again, Starmer says after emergency Paris summit – as it happened UK prime minister says future of Europe and Ukraine at stake after European leaders convene at emergency summit in Paris The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
Keir Starmer prepared to put troops in Ukraine if peace deal is struck KEIR Starmer confirmed he is prepared to ship British troops out to Ukraine if there is a deal to end the war with Russia, acknowledging this could… The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 As the US retreats, Europe must look out for itself – so is Macron’s nuclear offer the answer? Development of a joint defence shield would be politically explosive for Keir Starmer. But it’s an idea whose time has come, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 European Leaders Gather For Emergency Summit On Ukraine Crisis European leaders gather in France for emergency summit on Ukraine amid US-Russia talks, raising concerns over exclusion of Ukraine from peace negotiations.
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 US-Russia Talks In Saudi Arabia Signal Shift In Alliances US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia raise concerns over Trump's foreign policy approach and its impact on Ukraine and Europe.
Fortune · Feb 16, 2025 Russia's ruble is soaring as Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine war while Europe fears getting sidelined The ruble has shot up 20% since the start of the year as investors have been expecting improved US-Russia ties under Trump.
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 Ukraine and Europe reduced to bit players in US-Russian plans for peace Analysis: There has been no invitation for Ukraine, nor for Europe, to join the talks planned for US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, writes Sam Kiley
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025 Morning Mail: Ukraine warns Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’, Climate 200 eyes Labor seats, why home building is so slow European leaders to meet over Ukraine; Climate 200-backed candidates revealed
Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2025 Keir Starmer 'ready' to put troops into Ukraine if peace deal reached, as leaders meet for crisis talks Prime Minister says UK is ‘ready and willing’ to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if a deal is reached to end conflict, as European leaders gather for emergency talks in Paris
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 Zelensky warns that Putin will ‘100%’ occupy Europe if US withdraws Nato support The Ukrainian president stressed his country would not agree to any deal conducted without their involvement
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 Ukraine’s Zelensky says he trusts Donald Trump but wants to meet as US pushes peace talks with Russia White House officials are expected to enter negotiations with Russia in coming days, but it’s unclear if Ukraine will join them
Top News · Feb 16, 2025 Bipartisan Support In Congress For Ukraine Amid Mixed Messages Senator Shaheen emphasizes bipartisan support for Ukraine in Congress despite mixed messages from the Trump administration.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 Trump’s return means UK must swiftly find a way to increase defence spending Under Biden, the move could wait until the UK worked out how to meet its 2.5% GDP commitment. Not now