Zelenskyy heads to London for talks with European allies on peace plan and security Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with French, German, and British leaders in London The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Russia Targets UK with Covert Attacks: From Drone Incursions to Proxy Sabotage Fires Amid rising Russia UK hybrid warfare, uncover drone incursions, proxy sabotage fires, and cyber attacks targeting Britain in this fact-checked exposé on grey zone tactics International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025
Ramp up pressure on Putin to end ‘barbaric war,’ say European leaders amid rift with Trump Sir Keir Starmer hosted Volodymyr Zelensky, Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street on Monday Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
Dictators 'testing the borders of Europe', Belarus opposition leader tells Euronews The exiled Belarussian opposition leader says a "quick, bad deal for Ukraine' would endanger the entire security architecture of Europe beyond Kyiv's borders in an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today. Euronews · Dec 8, 2025
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery, challenging Netflix’s offer – as it happened Paramount says its hostile offer “provides superior value, and a more certain and quicker path to completion to WBD shareholders” The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025
Trump says Zelenskyy 'isn't ready' to sign US-backed peace deal The US president's comments come after US and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday. Euronews · Dec 8, 2025
‘I’d defend our nation’: Poles prepare for growing threat of war From digging trenches and building walls, to learning survival skills, Poland is increasingly aware of risks posed by its eastern neighbours The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: European leaders agree to ramp up pressure on Putin after meeting Zelensky in No 10 Allies ‘discuss progress’ on using frozen Russian assets to aid Kyiv’s reconstruction programme The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Zelenskyy meets European leaders in London for talks on ending Ukraine war Ukraine president’s UK visit comes amid heavy pressure from Washington for Kyiv to cede territory to Russia The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025
UK will stay ahead of Putin to ‘secure the underwater battle space’, Royal Navy chief says It comes days after the foreign secretary warned that Putin represents ‘an active threat to Britain’s citizens, our security and our prosperity’ The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Russian submarines to be hunted by new Royal Navy force built at 'wartime pace' to combat Putin underseas threat Warships, submarines, underwater and surface drones, as well as patrol aircraft, will be deployed under Atlantic Bastion Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
Starmer to meet Zelensky as Ukraine peace talks continue Ukraine and its European allies are expected to demand robust security guarantees from the US The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Starmer to meet Zelensky as Russian bombardment continues The pair are set to discuss peace plans. Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
Voices: There is still a way European leaders can help achieve a positive outcome for Ukraine THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Donald Trump wants to build bridges with Russia, but Europe must assert its interests as well The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025
Benzinga · Dec 7, 2025 Vladimir Putin Said Nothing Could Ban Bitcoin A Year Ago: Here's How Moscow Has Used Crypto Since Then To Overcome US Sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted only a year ago that no power can ban Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) regardless of what happens to the dollar. While many saw it as a message to the West on international sanctions, the country has taken targeted steps to open its economy to the world’s…
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025 Starmer to host Zelensky and EU leaders for peace talks after Russia launches overnight air attacks on Kyiv Missile and drone attacks killed at least three people in Ukraine overnight on Saturday
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025 Sea drones are forcing Russia to retreat. Ukraine eyes up even more complex attacks Group 13 operates the Magura family of drones, which Ukraine credits with multiple strikes on Russian ships
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025 Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision Moscow welcomes White House document critical of the EU as talks to end the Ukraine war enter a key phase
Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2025 France's Macron to meet Ukraine, UK and German leaders to discuss US peace plan French President Emmanuel Macron says he will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London on Monday to "take stock" of ongoing US-led negotiations, in a bid to end the four-year war with Russia.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025 Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
The Conversation · Dec 7, 2025 Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace deal would leave the country vulnerable to future Russian attacks United States President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, and a key adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev, recently agreed to a 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine.
The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2025 Ukraine is facing a painful choice Kyiv may be approaching its last chance to end the war with its sovereignty intact. If a peace deal includes two key elements, it should accept
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025 Russian strikes kill 1 as US and Ukraine officials wrap up third day of diplomatic talks Russian missile, drone, and shelling attacks have killed at least three people in Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025 US may end support for Ukraine war effort, says Donald Trump Jr Eldest son of Donald Trump makes speculative comments during tirade against Volodymyr Zelenskyy and EU
LiveScience · Dec 7, 2025 2,400-year-old 'sacrificial complex' uncovered in Russia is the richest site of its kind ever discovered The "sacrificial complex" contained hundreds of bits of horse bridles and bronze beads, revealing a new aspect of ancient nomadic peoples' funeral rituals.