PM: UK will discuss peacekeeping troops in Ukraine with allies The Prime Minister indicated he was speaking to international partners about the prospect of western soldiers monitoring any ceasefire. Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025
The cost of war is so great that compromise should not be a dirty word THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas – just like the possibility of peace in Ukraine – requires unpalatable choices, but the prize is great The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
British Prime Minister's Visit To Kyiv Strengthens Ukraine's Security British PM's visit to Kyiv underscores NATO support for Ukraine amidst geopolitical uncertainties. Top News · Jan 16, 2025
Gaza ceasefire: fragile deal offers hope for peace but could still fall apart This article was first published as World Affairs Briefing from The Conversation UK. Click here to receive this newsletter every Thursday, direct to your inbox. The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025
'Impossible' To Protect All Undersea Infrastructure: NATO Commander NATO members face an "impossible task" trying to protect their vast network of critical undersea cables and pipelines from sabotage, the head of the alliance's centre for securing the infrastructure said Thursday. International Business Times · Jan 16, 2025
Crawford named Intelligence panel chair, replacing Turner - Roll Call Arkansas Republican Rep. Rick Crawford succeeds Ohio GOP Rep. Michael R. Turner, whom the speaker removed a day earlier. Roll Call · Jan 16, 2025
UK to back Ukraine ‘beyond this terrible war’ with 100-year pact, says Starmer PM visits Kyiv to agree partnership and says Putin shows no signs of wanting to stop ‘unrelenting aggression’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,057 Here are the key developments on the 1,057th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2025
Italy’s Meloni to leverage strong ties with Trump — but as president whisperer or Trojan horse? After forging unexpectedly fond ties with President Biden, Italy’s right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni is poised to leverage a more natural alliance with incoming President Trump that positions her as a key interlocutor between the U.S. and Europe The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Drone above site of Starmer-Zelenskyy meeting in Kyiv draws anti-aircraft fire Aircraft – possibly a Russian decoy – seen above presidential palace where UK PM is meeting Ukrainian president The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
Key takeaways as Trump nominees face US Senate confirmation hearings Figures like Pam Bondi and John Ratcliffe faced questions over concerns about Trump prosecuting political rivals. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2025
Senate Grills Defense Secretary Nominee Over Allegations Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny in Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary nomination amidst allegations and divided opinions. Top News · Jan 15, 2025
Why China might need the rest of the west more as Trump arrives in the White House Donald Trump has a knack of antagonising and confusing China. During his first presidential campaign, he accused China of “raping” the US through unfair trade practices. But later in his first term as US president, Trump also called Chinese president Xi Jinping a “good friend”. The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025
Sen. Rubio Supports Law Preventing US Withdrawal From NATO Sen. Marco Rubio supports bipartisan law preventing US withdrawal from NATO without Senate approval. He emphasizes Congress's role in such decisions and su... Top News · Jan 15, 2025
International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025 Upping Defence Spending 'Key Point' For NATO Summit: Ministers A push for increased defence spending among NATO members will be a key point at an upcoming summit to be held later this year, Baltic states defence ministers said Wednesday.
The Guardian - US · Jan 15, 2025 Rubio says both Russia and Ukraine must make concessions to end war Secretary of state nominee defends Trump’s foreign policy vision and his own hawkish record in Senate hearing
The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025 Nato: why the prospect of Trump 2.0 is putting such intense pressure on the western alliance Donald Trump’s return to the White House poses existential questions for Nato. Divisions in the west over how to deal with the Russia-Ukraine war have figured prominently since Trump won re-election. But it is transatlantic burden-sharing that could be Nato’s biggest concern.
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025 Trump-Putin deal forcing Ukraine to give up territory would breach international law, lawyers say Experts fear deal between US president-elect and his Russian counterpart would ‘enshrine aggression as a legitimate way to redraw borders’
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025 Nato jets scrambled as Russia launches massive aerial strike on Ukraine Putin’s air force pounded critical infrastructure facilities close to the Polish border
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025 Russia open for talks with Trump after Putin’s diplomat praises his attack on Nato Trump has echoed Moscow’s rhetoric, which has described its ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine as a response to planned Nato membership for Kyiv
Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,056 Here are the key developments on the 1,056th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian missile strike Australia summons Russian ambassador over PoW’s reported death; Lavrov says open for discussions with Trump. What we know on day 1,057
The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025 Can Trump deliver on his promise to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? In the months prior to the November 2024 presidential election in the United States, Donald Trump claimed that if elected to office, he would end the war in Ukraine “in one day.” By Christmas Eve, the president-elect had moderated his claim, suggesting only that he would bring Russia and Ukraine…
Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025 Russia Allegedly Pretended to Be Denmark in Hoax Letter to US Senator on Purchasing Greenland: Report Danish intelligence has revealed details surrounding a forged letter that reportedly influenced Trump's unexpected proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark.
Top News · Jan 14, 2025 Trump's Diplomatic Approach To Ukraine War Raises Concerns The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the role of key players like the Trump administration and NATO in seeking diplomatic resolutions amidst skepticism towa...