Trump’s chaotic Ukraine weapons flip-flop undermines his own peace deal ambitions Inconsistent approach to aid. We Got This Covered · Jul 8, 2025
Trump commits to arming Ukraine despite recent Pentagon delivery freeze Clear position on continuing support. We Got This Covered · Jul 8, 2025
Trump attacks Putin’s claims over Ukraine, calling them ‘bulls***’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Affinity group to install CCTV at all its childcare centres – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2025
Donald Trump slams Vladimir Putin’s ‘bulls***’ and ‘meaningless’ gestures to end Ukraine war The US president ramped up criticism of his Russian counterpart and suggested more sanctions are on the cards Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
Macron calls for UK-France reset amid war and migration pressures French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a landmark three-day state visit – the first by a European Union head of state since Britain’s departure from the bloc, and the first by a French president since Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008. Radio France Internationale · Jul 8, 2025
Trump says he is considering Russia sanctions, not happy with Putin US president voices frustration over the continuing war in Ukraine, says Vladimir Putin is ‘killing a lot of people’. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025
France and the UK can 'save Europe' by working together, Macron says on state visit Macron’s three-day trip is the first state visit to the UK by a European Union head of state since Brexit and a symbol of the British government's desire to reset relations with the bloc after its withdrawal from the EU in 2020. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
Five key takeaways from Macron’s speech to UK parliament French president addresses MPs on topical issues, from commitment to Ukraine, to European connection and US tariffs The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
Lawmakers applaud resumption of US military aid to Ukraine - Roll Call Defense-minded lawmakers from both parties welcomed the news that the U.S. is resuming the delivery of military aid to Ukraine. Roll Call · Jul 8, 2025
Australia, Ukraine negotiate non-binding security pact Collaboration on cutting-edge military technology such as drones and intelligence sharing between Australia and Ukraine could soon receive a significant boost. AAP · Jul 8, 2025
Trump says he’s ‘not happy with Putin’ as US resumes weapons deliveries to Ukraine The US president says ‘no reason’ for Russian attacks on civilians The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Trump slams Putin, touts self-made tariff deals and muses on gold leaf - Roll Call President Trump sent more mixed signals on his tariff policy and bashed Russian President Putin during a Cabinet meeting Tuesday. Roll Call · Jul 8, 2025
Revealed: How Moscow’s Wagner Group recruited young British men online to plot London arson attack Intelligence historian Trevor Barnes reveals Moscow’s sabotage playbook in the UK disclosed by the Wagner Group arson trial Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
Euronews · Jul 8, 2025 In an attempt to avoid mobilisation, Kremlin now allows foreigners to serve in Russian army To offset battlefield losses without triggering a second wave of mobilisation, the Russian president signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also amid draft periods.
International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025 Kyiv, Moscow Residents Baffled By Trump's Wavers On Ukraine Aid The US President Donald Trump's announcement to send "more weapons" to Ukraine in a U-turn from last week's decision to halt some aid to the war-torn country left residents of Kyiv and Moscow bemused.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025 Men acting for Wagner Group convicted of arson on Ukraine-linked London warehouse Arsonists acting for Russian group found guilty after 2024 fire targeting building used to supply humanitarian aid
Euronews · Jul 8, 2025 UK court convicts three of arson in attack organised by Russia's Wagner mercenary group The prosecution said Wagner used British intermediaries to recruit the men to target an industrial unit in Leyton where generators and StarLink satellite equipment bound for Ukraine were being stored.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 The minister, the general and the oil baron: All the mysterious deaths of Russian officials and businessmen A large number of Russian officials and business executives have died since the beginning of the war in Ukraine
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Wagner Group arsonists guilty of London fire attack on warehouse linked to Ukraine war Dylan Earl and Paul Reeves orchestrated the east London arson attack for private militia funded by Russian state
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Arsonists guilty of attack on Ukraine-linked warehouse for Wagner Group The attack on the property in Leyton, east London, caused about £1 million worth of damage, the Old Bailey has heard.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Kremlin calls transportation minister's death 'tragic' but gives no clues about his apparent suicide The apparent suicide of Russia’s transportation minister brought expressions of shock and sorrow from the Kremlin but no new clues as to why Roman Starovoit might have taken his own life amid media speculation he potentially was facing corruption charges
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 The EU presidency says Europe must rearm within 5 years. It's unclear how that could be done. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Russia could pose a security threat to the European Union by the end of the decade and that defense industries in Europe and Ukraine must be ramped up
International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025 Rome To Host Ukraine Recovery Conference As US Support Falters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Rome this week for a conference of world leaders and businesses aimed at boosting support for rebuilding his war-torn country as US military aid stalls.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025 Trump criticises Putin and promises to send Ukraine 10 Patriot missiles US president says ‘a lot of bullshit is thrown at us’ by Putin, as Ukrainian officials say number of missiles is ‘minuscule’