Scholz under pressure to stand aside for Pistorius before German election Senior SDP figures hold talks on candidate for chancellor amid speculation about switch to popular defence minister The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024
Zelenskyy says North Korea may send 100k troops to Ukraine, as war reaches 1,000 days President gives speech to European parliament urging nations to intensify military aid as Russia advances The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024
China's Xi Urges 'Strategic' Ties In Talks With Germany's Scholz Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for Beijing and Berlin to develop ties with a "strategic" and "long-term" perspective Tuesday as he met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Rio de Janeiro, state media said. International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024
Scholz's party struggles to quell debate over whether he should seek a second term as German leader While Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets world leaders in Brazil, a discussion is swirling in his party at home about whether he should seek a second term as German leader in an early election expected in February The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 999 These were the key developments on the 999th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2024
Ukraine: after 1,000 days of war, Europe must prepare for a Trump-brokered peace deal by asserting its own interests Since Donald Trump was reelected on November 5, speculation about what his presidency will mean for the war in Ukraine, which has now entered its 1,000th day, has become frenzied. The Conversation · Nov 18, 2024
Joe Biden’s last-gasp missile decision is momentous for Ukraine – but Putin will retaliate Zelenskyy must now show that missiles will change this war, and his European allies must unify ahead of the Trump presidency, says Simon Tisdall, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
Ukraine must be in strongest possible position, says No 10 after US missile move Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to use US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia, paving the way for a similar move by the UK. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Peace Talks Initiated In Ukraine Amid Escalating Tensions German Chancellor Scholz's peace talks with Putin on Ukraine conflict spark hope amidst mixed reactions and escalating tensions. Top News · Nov 18, 2024
German Foreign Minister Supports US Decision To Arm Ukraine German Foreign Minister Baerbock supports US decision for Ukraine to target deep inside Russia, emphasizing self-defense and countering Putin's fear tactics. Top News · Nov 18, 2024
Biden approves US-supplied missile use in Russia as Starmer affirms Kyiv support Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said support for Ukraine would be on the top of the agenda at the G20 summit. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia vows ‘palpable response’ if Ukraine uses long-range missiles on its territory – as it happened Foreign ministry says if Ukraine fires western-supplied missiles, it would ‘represent a radical change in the conflict’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2024
Kremlin accuses Joe Biden of throwing 'oil on fire' of Ukraine war with long-range missiles move Ukraine’s President Zelensky says missiles will ‘speak for themselves’ Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
‘Full support’ of Ukraine at top of British agenda at G20, Starmer says The G20 comes as US President Biden has authorised the use of US-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia for the first time. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: US decision on long-range missiles will spark immediate response, Russian lawmakers say Comments come after Joe Biden lifts ban on US missiles being used to fire into Russian territory. What we know on day 999
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 ‘Starmer always seems to be abroad’: where has the PM been travelling to? His frequent overseas engagements have alarmed some in No 10 – and voters are beginning to notice too
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 Biden lifts ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike deeper into Russia Officials have suggested permission for wider use could be response to North Koreans joining war on Putin’s side
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid in biggest missile strike in months Ukraine orders nationwide energy rationing after more than 200 missiles and drones used in attack that killed seven people
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2024 Keir Starmer has ‘no plans’ to speak to Putin as he puts Ukraine top of G20 summit agenda Sir Keir Starmer is heading to the G20 summit in Brazil
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024 Starmer urges ‘doubling down’ of Ukraine support as Biden approves missile use Sir Keir Starmer is heading to the G20 summit in Brazil.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 Keir Starmer promises Ukraine will be ‘top of my agenda’ at G20 UK prime minister to meet world leaders at summit in Brazil that Vladimir Putin has declined to attend
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024 Seven killed in ‘massive’ Russian air attack on Ukrainian energy systems as temperatures plummet Ukrainian defences shot down 104 of the 120 Russian missiles and 42 of the 90 Russian drones, officials said
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 Free Democrats reportedly planned German coalition exit weeks before final split Pro-business party internally referred to its plans as ‘D-day’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 Why Labour’s high command has become very obsessed with bills and borders There’s a global tidal wave sweeping away incumbents. It’s concentrating minds at Number 10 about their re-election chances
Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 996 As the war enters its 996th day, these are the main developments.