US, EU move apart as Trump eyes Ukraine’s minerals and a deal with Russia Two UN votes find the US siding with Russia against Europe, as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy prepares for pact on mineral wealth. Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025
Putin warns ‘western elites’ undermining Russia-US peace talks Vladimir Putin warned "Western elites" against undermining US-Russia talks ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with Donald Trump on Thursday, 27 February. The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025
Trump, Putin and the authoritarian take on constitutionalism When Donald Trump called Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” for his failure to hold elections, it was a shocking moment. Even by the topsy-turvy standards of the current US administration, this looked like deliberate ignorance of the facts. Ukrainian law and the electoral code state that elections cannot be held while… The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025
Diane Abbott says Starmer’s ‘morally indefensible’ defence spend drive won’t make us safer Europe is in a 'frenzy of warmongering' that has nothing to do with Ukraine, veteran Labour MP says The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025
The king of his Cabinet: Musk or Trump? In less than six weeks, Donald Trump has forever changed the country Salon · Feb 27, 2025
Russian and US diplomats discuss normalizing embassy operations at Istanbul talks Russian and U.S. diplomats are holding talks in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their respective embassies after rounds of diplomats’ expulsions in the past years The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025
Keir Starmer and Donald Trump to host press conference – when and how to watch Ahead of his talks at the White House, Starmer said Trump can be trusted and understands that Russian President Putin started the war in Ukraine The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2025
The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help The European Union is getting good at adapting to unprecedented circumstances The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025
California judge blocks Trump administration’s mass firings of federal workers – as it happened This live coverage has ended. You can find the latest US politics news here. The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2025
The Ukraine mineral deal relies on 50-year-old Soviet-era maps and infrastructure that no longer exists, report says Reports indicate that a mineral mining agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine could be signed this week. Fortune · Feb 27, 2025
North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South Korea says South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says it is assessing size of Pyongyang’s deployment to the war in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025
The question no one dares ask: what if Britain has to defend itself from the US? So much of our intelligence and military systems are shared or reliant on the US – if it becomes the enemy, it is already inside the gates, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,099 Here are the key developments on the 1,098th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025
British PM To Discuss Ukraine, Defense, And Technology With Trump British Prime Minister's visit to White House to discuss Ukraine peace talks and tech collaboration with U.S., reflecting European concerns over Trump's ap... Top News · Feb 27, 2025
Top News · Feb 27, 2025 North Korea Sends More Troops To Russia Amid Heavy Casualties North Korea deploys troops to Russia, faces casualties in Ukraine conflict, raises concerns about weapon transfers and assistance from Russia.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 27, 2025 French scientists in court over attack on Russian consulate in Marseille Two French researchers are due in court after staging a dramatic protest at the Russian consulate in Marseille this week, reportedly motivated by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025 North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia to back its war against Ukraine, Seoul says South Korea’s spy agency says North Korea appears to have sent additional troops to Russia, after its soldiers deployed on the Russian-Ukraine fronts suffered heavy casualties
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025 ‘Woodhenge’ unearthed in Denmark likely linked to UK’s Stonehenge Henge structures made of giant stone slabs or wood have been discovered in Britain, Ireland, parts of continental Europe, and even Russia
The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2025 Top Democrat says Trump may seek mineral deal with both Russia and Ukraine Jeanne Shaheen discusses Trump’s demand that Kyiv grant US firms access to rare-earth reserves for helping end war
AAP · Feb 27, 2025 Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine Ukraine is calling on Australian companies to boost investment alongside the US after President Donald Trump pushed for a mineral extraction deal to recoup aid.
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025 Russian, US diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies in Moscow and Washington
Top News · Feb 27, 2025 Serbian President Apologizes For Backing UN Resolution Against Russia Serbian President Vucic's mistaken support for a UN resolution blaming Russia for Ukraine conflict highlights diplomatic complexities and the importance of...
The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025 Starmer faces up to Trump over Ukraine role in peace talks PM flies into critical one-on-one meeting with US president and doubles down on declaration there can be ‘no negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine’ – as he banks on special relationship to secure $400bn in trade
Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025 Hegseth Called Out for Refusing to Say Russia Started Ukraine War as Resurfaced Clips Explaining 'Russia's Invasion' Go Viral Pete Hegseth faces backlash for refusing to call Russia the aggressor in the Ukraine war, despite past Fox News remarks labeling Putin an authoritarian and Moscow's actions an invasion.
The Fashion Central · Feb 26, 2025 Former UK Spy Chief Weighs In on Bombshell Claims That Trump Was Recruited by Russia’s KGB in 1987! A former KGB officer has made a staggering accusation, claiming that US President Donald Trump was recruited as a Russian asset more than 40 years ago under the codename "Krasnov."