Trump ‘surrendering to the Russians’ on Ukraine, top Democrat says Senator Jack Reed hits out at Trump’s verbal attacks on Ukrainian president and increased alignment with Russia The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2025
American troops pack more punch than European ones, and fighting Russia without the U.S. would require adding more than 300,000, think tank says “U.S. troops would come in large, cohesive, corps-sized units with a unified command and control tighter even than NATO joint command.” Fortune · Feb 23, 2025
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy offers to leave office in exchange for peace, NATO Ukrainian president has been criticised by US President Trump, who called Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’. Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy ready to give up presidency for Ukrainian Nato membership UKRAINE'S President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he would be ready to give up the presidency if it brought peace and Nato membership. The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2025
Extreme concern as Ukrainians mark three years of war Ukrainians have recounted chilling memories of the day Russian forces began invading three years ago as Canberra imposes further sanctions on Moscow. AAP · Feb 23, 2025
Ukrainians gather in Dublin for third anniversary of Russian invasion ‘It’s very important to keep talking about the war and keep talking about Ukraine,’ one demonstrator said. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
‘People are so polite’: the Ukrainian refugee bonding with the British over borscht and chips First Ukrainian refugee to arrive in UK after Russia invasion says even the British dogs are better behaved, but that ‘the weather is sad’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025
‘I had my happy childhood, and it never came back’: The Ukrainian children traumatised by war with Russia Ukraine’s children have lost much of their childhood to war. Three years into invasion, how are they coping and what are their dreams for the future? The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Ukraine Expected To Agree To Mineral Rights Deal With US US envoy optimistic about potential Ukraine mineral deal with the US. Russia's narrative on war echoed. Confidence in Russia's peace talks. Details undiscl... Top News · Feb 23, 2025
American Volunteers Disagree With Trump's Ukraine War Claims American volunteers fighting in Ukraine voice disagreement with Trump's false claims and concerns about repercussions. Complex dynamics in the conflict hig... Top News · Feb 23, 2025
Ecumenical Orthodox patriarch backs Ukraine's sovereignty in Mass marking 3 years of war The top figure in Eastern Orthodox Christianity on Sunday has said “Ukraine’s sovereignty is not up for debate, nor can it be negotiated under the guise of diplomacy,” as he celebrated Mass in Istanbul on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Starmer must be ‘as tough as Churchill’ in talks with Trump, says top political biographer Exclusive: Keir Starmer must stand up to Donald Trump and show Europe is strong enough to be ‘challenge and threat’ to US and Russia, says Britain’s leading political biographer Anthony Seldon The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Russia launches a record number of drones into Ukraine on the eve of the war's 3-year anniversary Russia has launched a record number of drones into Ukraine on the eve of the three-year anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Starmer warns against Ukraine peace talks without Kyiv ahead of Trump meeting The Prime Minister said first-hand experience of visiting Ukraine had made him ‘more determined’ to ‘stand up’ for the country. Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025 Starmer: Talks on Ukraine must not happen without Kyiv at the table The Prime Minister said first-hand experience of visiting Ukraine had made him ‘more determined’ to ‘stand up’ for the country.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2025 Meet the Ukrainian musician making a life in Scotland MUSICIAN Bozhena Yakymenko cries every time her mother flies back to Ukraine from Scotland because she doesn’t know if she will ever see her again.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasion – as it happened Comments come after Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasion
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 Russians hoping for peace talks and ‘universal joy’ – but will western brands return? Following last week’s US-Russia talks, the mood in Moscow suggests many are beginning to think about what a post-war reality might look like
International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025 Kremlin Hails Putin-Trump Dialogue As Promising The Kremlin on Sunday hailed dialogue between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin -- two "extraordinary" presidents -- as "promising", and vowed it would "never" give up territory seized in eastern Ukraine.
Top News · Feb 23, 2025 US President Trump's New Approach To Ukraine Crisis The conflict in Ukraine, exacerbated by Russia's actions, has led to significant territorial losses, casualties, and humanitarian challenges, with the US p...
Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025 'We are tired of being scared': Women of Ukraine share their hopes and fears three years into Russia's war Vladimir Putin’s aggression has led to the death of thousands of civilians and laid waste to a country. On the eve of the third anniversary of the invasion, Ukrainians tell the Standard they are bruised but not beaten.
Salon · Feb 23, 2025 Trump's Ukraine plan: Massive betrayal I've fled from two countries to escape Russian aggression. Trust me: The price of Trump's "peace" is far too high
Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025 Spending 2.5% of GDP on defence ‘ambitious,’ Cabinet minister says Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson sought to manage expectations ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to the US.
The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2025 New York City’s Ukrainian community ‘disappointed’ after Trump’s ‘betrayal’ As the US upends decades of foreign policy, those watching the war unfold from miles away resolve to stand strong
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US The prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald Trump