Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting with Elon Musk Musk defended DOGE attempts to fire federal employees, while Trump said Russia would have to make concessions for peace. Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025
US will not give security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump says US president says Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington, DC, on Friday to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal. Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025
Rubio Defends Trump Administration's Approach To Ukraine Crisis Secretary of State Rubio refutes claims of sidelining Ukraine, emphasizes U.S. commitment to resolving conflict with Russia and strengthening NATO. Top News · Feb 26, 2025
From the Ukrainian front to DC, this ex-staffer is rallying Republicans “I can’t afford not to be optimistic,” says Steven Moore, who spends time both delivering aid in Ukraine and debunking propaganda back home. Roll Call · Feb 26, 2025
How Trump the ‘master deal-maker’ failed when it came to negotiating with the Taliban in Afghanistan News that Ukraine may be ready to sign a deal granting the US joint development rights to its minerals in the hope of a future security guarantee may be seen as a win by Donald Trump’s supporters who criticised Joe Biden’s unconditional support for Ukraine. After all, whether and how… The Conversation · Feb 26, 2025
Romanian presidential hopeful Călin Georgescu faces criminal investigation Pro-Russia populist, who won first round of election that was later annulled, suspected of communicating false information The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2025
Russia accuses UK and France of ‘heating up’ Ukraine war amid defence push The accusation comes as the Prime Minister flies to the US to meet Donald Trump after promising a dramatic increase in defence spending. Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025
European Commodities: UK Natural Gas Plunges as U.S.-Russia Relations Thaw Aluminium could also move big in response to changing sanctions on Russia; meanwhile, sugar soared last week, and cocoa sold off. Barchart · Feb 26, 2025
Trump, GOP senators 'rowing in the same direction' despite some differences - Roll Call President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans, despite differences, have found ways to coexist early in his second term. Roll Call · Feb 26, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel: ‘The whole country is a Fyre Festival right now’ Late-night hosts discuss Musk’s ultimatums to government workers and Trump being too pro-Russia even for Fox News The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2025
How BP went from eco poster child to possible takeover target “In an industry where timing is everything, BP made the right bet at the wrong time,” says one professor who has studied its strategy. Fortune · Feb 26, 2025
America's allies adjust to abandonment A mournful requiem for the great post-war alliance Salon · Feb 26, 2025
US-Ukraine critical minerals deal: What we know so far Zelenskyy might visit Trump this week for a rare earth minerals deal in efforts to win Washington’s backing for Kyiv. Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025
Ukraine is expected to sign a deal with Trump to give the U.S. access to its rare minerals—but almost half are impossible to get to A deal between the U.S. and Ukraine to ensure continued support in exchange for rare minerals is reportedly nearing completion. Fortune · Feb 26, 2025
The Conversation · Feb 26, 2025 Ukraine war: why negotiations depend on trust Donald Trump may have begun discussions with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over a possible end to the war in Ukraine, but there currently appears to be something of a stalemate.
Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025 ‘Propaganda lessons for everyone’: Russia’s wartime curriculum exposed A new film reveals how Moscow’s overhauled syllabus is influencing a generation of young Russians.
Top News · Feb 26, 2025 Latvia Warns Of Putin's Intentions In Ukraine Peace Talks Latvia's foreign minister warns of Putin's intentions in Ukraine, stresses European involvement in peace talks, and emphasizes the need for sustainable pea...
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025 What minerals does Ukraine have and why does Trump want them? Ukraine has a number of critical minerals that have crucial uses in defence systems, technology manufacturing and green energy
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2025 Evan Gershkovich memoir to be adapted for big screen by Conclave director Edward Berger will direct story of Wall Street Journal reporter who was held in Russia on espionage charges for over a year
The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025 Russia detains film critic Ekaterina Barabash in Moscow Barabash is the daughter of late literary scholar Yuriy Barabash
The Fashion Central · Feb 26, 2025 Keir Starmer Drops 8 Russia Bombshells That Could Change Life in the UK Forever In a bold move that has rattled political circles, Keir Starmer announced the largest increase in defense spending since the Cold War during a fiery Commons debate.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2025 Zelenskyy insists on guarantees ahead of Trump meeting after US president says Ukraine can ‘forget about’ joining Nato – live Ukrainian president says ‘guarantees of peace and security’ were vital ahead of expected talks in Washington on Friday
Radio France Internationale · Feb 26, 2025 French president Macron set to brief EU leaders over details of Trump talks French President Emmanuel Macron will brief fellow European Union leaders on Wednesday on his talks in Washington with his American counterpart Donald Trump as part of the preparations for next month's emergency summit on European support for Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2025 The world is listening to Russia again. From the ruins of Ukraine, it makes me want to scream The massacre in Bucha, the mass graves in Izium – it is as if these atrocities never happened. Now the truth is being taken out and shot, says writer Oleksandr Mykhed
Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,098 Here are the key developments on the 1,098th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.