Is Trump Getting Ready To Cut Ukraine—and Europe—Loose? The push for Russian-Ukrainian peace is about more than Ukraine. Reason · Feb 13, 2025
US Defense Secretary Hegseth Hedges On Ukraine NATO Membership Stance US Defense Secretary clarifies US stance on Ukraine's NATO membership, highlighting ongoing negotiations led by President Trump. Top News · Feb 13, 2025
NATO Urges Member States To Increase Defense Spending NATO members commit to increased defense spending and production to enhance readiness and adapt to evolving security challenges. Top News · Feb 13, 2025
Hegseth Warns NATO That Trump Won't Allow Uncle Sam To Turn Into Uncle Sucker Hegseth said Europe needs to increase defense spending and take a primary role in its own defense. International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025
Close to 100,000 protest Belgian plans to cut social services in strategy to reduce debt Close to 100,000 protesters have thronged the center of Brussels while airports and public transport were largely paralyzed as trade unions took their ire to the streets over drastic plans of the new center-right government to revamp some of the foundations on which the nation’s welfare state was built The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
‘Make sure Ukraine at heart’ of negotiations, says Starmer The Prime Minister said it was ‘really important that Ukraine is in the strongest possible position’. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
‘Putin will use this to take Europe’: Outraged Ukrainians slam Trump’s peace talks with Russia The world is seeing a repeat of Munich 1938, Ukrainians tell world affairs editor Sam Kiley – who recently returned from the country – as they express disgust at Trump’s latest intervention The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
‘What Putin had been waiting for’: Moscow buoyant after call with Trump Russian president will feel momentum has shifted in his favour and that US may help him fulfil Ukraine objectives The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
NATO is in disarray after the US announces that its security priorities lie elsewhere U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech on Ukraine this week has thrown NATO into disarray The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
European leaders seek seat in Ukraine peace talks after Trump calls Putin European leaders are concerned the US could force Ukraine into a bad peace deal that would leave them sidelined. Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2025
In NATO, The Closer To Russia, The More Spent On Defence While NATO countries living near the Russian border pay well over two percent of their GDP on defence, those further away pay less. International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025
Sunak: UK and Europe should consider providing Ukraine with military presence In the event of a peace deal, the former prime minister said a ‘military presence across land, air and sea’ should be considered. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
Suicide attacker detonates explosives near Afghan ministry in Kabul Attacker detonated himself after he was stopped from entering the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing in Kabul. Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2025
First Thing: Trump-Putin call ‘not a betrayal’ of Ukraine, insists Hegseth President causes alarm in rush to secure peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv, saying Ukraine ‘unlikely’ to get much land back or join Nato. Plus, how dating apps ignore reports of rape The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2025 No NATO seat or US troops: Trump’s new roadmap to end Russia-Ukraine war US does not think NATO membership, full restoration of territory are feasible for Ukraine, says Trump’s defence chief.
The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2025 Trump administration directs federal agencies to fire all probationary employees – as it happened Office of personnel management send directive potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of workers as Trump meets Modi at White House
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025 US should not have made concessions to Russia over Ukraine, says German minister France also criticises Trump’s approach to ending war, resting on Kyiv forfeiting territory and Nato membership
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025 Two Russian drones 'flew over' Nato member Romania to attack Ukraine port The unmanned aircraft were also reported to have crossed into Moldova
Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2025 Ukraine presses on in Kursk; Denmark warns Russia could wage war in Europe Meanwhile, North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russians are said to have returned to the front lines.
Top News · Feb 13, 2025 NATO Secretary General Urges Stronger Support For Ukraine US and European nations urged to increase support for Ukraine and work towards a lasting peace agreement with Russia.
Top News · Feb 13, 2025 US Defense Secretary Denies Betrayal Of Ukraine Amid Ceasefire Concerns US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addresses US stance on Ukraine, emphasizing commitment to peace and defense investment.
Top News · Feb 13, 2025 US Shifts Foreign Policy Focus Away From Ukraine Conflict US foreign policy shift towards Russia raises concerns for Ukraine's NATO partners, potentially sidelining Kyiv. Efforts underway to prevent Ukraine's marg...
International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025 US Denies Trump Peace Push A 'Betrayal' Of Ukraine Donald Trump's defence chief denied Thursday the US president was betraying Ukraine by opening talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin, as blindsided European powers insisted they and Kyiv must have a seat at the table.
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025 Ukraine ‘must be at the heart’ of any peace negotiations, says Healey The Defence Secretary said that ‘Russia remains a threat well beyond Ukraine’.
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting Several NATO allies are insisting that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin