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The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it

Back-to-back summits in Alaska and Washington with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders, respectively, have done little to clarify how U.S. President Donald Trump intends to engineer an end to the conflict in Ukraine.

The Conversation

Europe kneels before Trump in Washington

Europe did not come to Washington to negotiate with America as a partner; it came to plead with Trump not to make a unilateral deal on Ukraine with Putin, writes Ashok Swain.

Euronews

Israel opens new front in Gaza war

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Europe leads in military aid to Ukraine — but can it cover for a wavering US?

Europe is leading the US in aid for the first time since June 2022, with a total allocation of €138 billion until June 2025. Could this financial increase be sustained in time if Washington shrinks its support, or is it only a temporary spike?

Euronews

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,275

Here are the key events on day 1,275 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Army spends £118m on more systems to shoot down missiles and drones

The new equipment will form part of Sky Sabre, a state-of-the-art defence system that can intercept munitions and aircraft.

The Independent UK

A week of summits reveals Trump is closer to Moscow than Europe

US summits with Putin and European leaders offered a glimmer of hope for peace, but Russia seemed to cloud it.

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France accuses Russia of stalling peace efforts as massive strikes hit Ukraine

France on Thursday condemned a massive wave of attacks on Ukraine as evidence of Russia’s lack of resolve to pursue a genuine peace agreement, and end the war that has raged since February 2022.

Radio France Internationale

Donald Trump puffs out his chest and says he had a ‘successful’ day as Russia blasts Ukraine border close to allies and scrambles NATO warplanes

The bombing left three children - 5 months, 4 years, and 6 years old - in a family wounded.

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Tracking US and NATO support for Ukraine: A full breakdown

Ukraine has received at least 309 billion euros ($360bn) in aid from 41 countries since the start of the war.

Al Jazeera

Donald Trump promises U.S. troops won’t defend Ukraine anymore

But Trump's "no troops" pledge has conditions.

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Trump needs to understand what the war in Ukraine is really about

It’s not about Nato or the Soviet Union. It’s about democracy.

The Guardian - US

Trump steps back from Russia and Ukraine peace talks for now, sources say

US president told top advisers trilateral meeting would take place after leaders of the two countries have met first

The Guardian - US

Vance says it’s up to Europe to provide ‘lion’s share’ of Ukraine security guarantees

Vice President says it will up to neighbor states to provide ‘lion’s share’ of peacekeeping support to Kyiv if peace deal with Russia can be agreed

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Euronews

US remains opposed to Turkey re-joining F-35 jet programme, State Department says

Turkey was removed from the F-35 programme and its Defence Industry Agency was sanctioned after Ankara announced in 2017 it would purchase Russian S-400 missiles.

Radio France Internationale

NATO confirms support for Ukraine as Russia seeks role in talks on security

As NATO defence ministers met during a virtual get-together, Russia said it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal.

Euronews

Security guarantees: These are the European countries willing to send troops to Ukraine

Europe is working together with the US to provide security guarantees for Ukraine in case of a possible peace deal with Russia. Part of the plan is to send a deterrent force with international soldiers.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump suggests Kyiv needs to ‘fight back’ against Putin in fiery tirade

Mr Trump’s statement follows the Russian bombing of a US electronics manufacturer in Ukraine, which Mr Zelensky damned as ‘very telling’ amid peace talk negotiations

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Al Jazeera

Europe must shoulder ‘lion’s share’ of Ukraine’s security, Vance says

US vice president says Europe will be expected to play the ‘leading role’ in guaranteeing Kyiv’s post-war security.

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Netherlands sending 300 troops, Patriot missile systems to Poland

Dutch defence minister announces details of support for Poland as Polish authorities accuse Russia of ‘provocation’.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Coalition of the willing’ talks held as Russia stalls

Air raid warning across Ukraine; uproar in Poland after Russian drone blows up in farmland. What we know on day 1,275

International Business Times

Trump Flirts With Ukraine Security, With Narrow Margins

Donald Trump's newfound if vague willingness to entertain security guarantees for Ukraine could be a game-changer, but the US president's right-wing base is already warning him not to go too far.

Evening Standard

UK military chief meets US counterparts for Ukraine talks

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin met senior US defence officials alongside other European military chiefs in Washington DC on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Ukraine security talks are ‘road to nowhere’ says Lavrov as Nato chiefs meet

Poland accuses Moscow of provocation as suspected drone lands in field

Euronews

NATO defence chiefs hold 'candid discussion' on security guarantees for Ukraine

Assurances that it won't be invaded again in the future are one of the keys for getting Ukraine to sign up for a peace deal with Russia.

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