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Morning Mail: Australians unaware of Labor policies, RBA tipped to cut cash rate, Europe’s leaders discuss Russian threat

Voters are not familiar with the government’s key policies and achievements in a new poll, and the Reserve Bank is predicted to cut the official cash rate later today.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2025

Top Russia, US Officials To Meet In Saudi Arabia On Tuesday

Top US and Russian diplomats will meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for talks on resetting the countries' fractured relations and making a tentative start on trying to end the Ukraine war.

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2025

US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia, Keir Starmer says after talks on Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer has called for the US to provide a “backstop” to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again after meeting with European leaders…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025

UK should be cautious after change in US policy over Ukraine, think tank says

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said European nations need to spend 5% of GDP on defence and would be responsible for peacekeeping in Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025

Donald Trump must not 'impose' peace in Ukraine, say Greens

DONALD Trump must not impose a peace deal in Ukraine without the involvement of Volodymyr Zelensky, the Greens have argued.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025

PM says Europe must ‘step up capability’ as he attends Ukraine talks in Paris

The meeting comes as Europe’s leaders scramble for a strategy in response to US President Donald Trump’s push for a deal with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

‘We will last six months’ if Trump pulls US military aid from Ukraine

Trump’s recent statements and planned meeting with Putin raise fresh uncertainty about Washington’s support.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2025

Trump Announces Team To Negotiate End Of Russia-Ukraine War

President Trump appoints a team of U.S. officials to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, aiming for a ceasefire soon.

Top News · Feb 17, 2025

What might a European military force in Ukraine look like?

How could European countries provide security guarantees in the event that a peace deal with Russia is reached

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025

US And Russia To Hold Talks In Riyadh

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expresses optimism about upcoming US-Russia talks in Riyadh to enhance relations and address Ukraine conflict.

Top News · Feb 17, 2025