Zelensky calls for European army as Trump’s US ‘might not defend continent’ Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said the ‘old days’ when allies could rely on US support were over. Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2025
White House's Contradictory Positions Risk Irreconcilable Visions In Ukraine The conflict in Ukraine escalates as US officials' statements add to confusion and casualties rise. President Zelensky sidelined in peace talks, uncertaint... Top News · Feb 15, 2025
The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling its weight on Nato – but how much are countries really spending on defence? With President Donald Trump entering office for the second time, Nato spending is once again under scrutiny as the United States warns European countries must dig deeper into their pockets. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has ‘low chance’ of survival without US backing Ukraine’s president expresses concern that Washington may no longer be a ‘strategic partner’ to Kyiv. Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2025
Starmer will go in ‘bin of history’ if he fails to raise defence budget, says ex-army chief Gen Lord Richard Dannatt warns strategic review risks being ‘hollow’ and a ‘failure’ if spending is not increased The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,087 Here are the key developments on the 1,087th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2025
West did ‘too little’ when Putin first invaded Ukraine, say Healey and Lammy The Foreign and Defence Secretaries called on the UK and Europe to ‘do more’ to ‘share the burden’ of regional security Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025
The unlikely Trump-Starmer partnership must flourish. Britain – and the rest of Europe – is depending on it THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister has broken ranks with US over Ukraine and Nato, as the US president set his sights on VAT – and JD Vance singled out the UK in a bizarre attack on Europe for its attitudes to migration and free speech. Early signs of… The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky tells JD Vance Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' before talks to end war Donald Trump this week upended years of steadfast US support for Ukraine following a phone call with Vladimir Putin in which he said peace talks should start ‘immediately’ Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025
NATO Secretary General Addresses US Vice President's Controversial Speech NATO Secretary General Rutte praises US VP Vance's speech on US-Europe unity and defense spending concerns in Munich. Top News · Feb 14, 2025
Senators warn Europe: America under Trump is not coming to help One Democrat said Europe ‘should plan for Trump to hand Ukraine to Putin to hand Taiwan to China’ The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025
US Vice President JD Vance blasts Europe over free speech, lax migration The US vice president calls Trump a ‘new sheriff in town’ as he offers harsh words for Washington’s European allies. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2025
Zelenskyy tells Vance Ukraine needs ‘security guarantees’ before any Putin talks Ukrainian leader appears reassured after Munich bilateral, having feared he could be bounced into peace negotiations The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025
Zelensky Says Ukraine Wants 'Security Guarantees' Before Engaging in Talks About Ending War While meeting with Vice President JD Vance, Zelensky reiterated his desire to only meet in-person with Vladimir Putin after a common plan is negotiated with President Trump Latin Times · Feb 14, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Feb 14, 2025 European fears mount at Munich conference as US signals shift on Ukraine The Munich Security Conference, long a symbol of transatlantic unity, has become a stage for European unease as shifting US foreign policy fuels uncertainty. Vice President JD Vance renewed calls for increased European defense spending, while questions persist over Washington’s commitment to Ukraine and the broader future of NATO.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025 Watch: Zelensky warns Putin is preparing for war against Nato Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Putin is preparing for war against NATO.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 14, 2025 FRIDAY PM: European fears mount at Munich conference as US signals shift on Ukraine The Munich Security Conference, long a symbol of transatlantic unity, has become a stage for European unease as shifting U.S. foreign policy fuels uncertainty. Vice President JD Vance renewed calls for increased European defense spending, while questions persist over Washington’s commitment to Ukraine and the broader future of NATO.
Top News · Feb 14, 2025 Ukraine's President Zelensky Plans To Double Army Size Ukrainian President Zelensky advocates for doubling army size if NATO membership is denied, citing military disparities with Russia.
International Business Times · Feb 14, 2025 Hegseth Warns Europe They Can't Assume US Military Presence 'Will Last Forever' The defense secretary urged NATO allies to bear more of the cost for providing for their own security.
Top News · Feb 14, 2025 Russia Praises Trump Administration's 'Realism' In Ukraine Peace Talks Insights on Russia's view of US stance on Ukraine peace talks and NATO membership dynamics.
Top News · Feb 14, 2025 Ukraine's President Warns Of Potential Russian Attack On NATO Ukrainian President Zelensky warns of potential Russian attack on a NATO country in 2023, stressing the need for enhanced security measures to prevent conf...
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025 Ah, here’s Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine – or rather, a plan to leave it in pieces And despite having ample time to prepare for this moment, why do Europe and Britain’s leaders seem so surprised, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025 Vance uses speech before security conference to deride Europe for squelching free speech Vice President JD Vance used his speech before the Munich Security Conference to deride Europe for squelching free speech
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025 Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security Increasingly alarmed that U.S. security priorities lie elsewhere, a group of European countries has been working on a plan to send troops to Ukraine to help enforce any future peace settlement with Russia
International Business Times · Feb 14, 2025 Vance Says Sending US Troops To Ukraine 'On The Table' Ahead Of Russian Peace Talks The vice president said the U.S. is considering its options for the talks between Trump and Putin, including sanctions and "military tools."