Federal Judge Tosses Defamation Lawsuit Against NewsGuard The self-styled watchdog site ranks news outlets' reliability, which has rankled those on both the right and left. Reason · Mar 27, 2025
Under Trump, 80 years of collective security have been dismantled in as many days THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Atlantic Alliance used to believe it had liberal democratic values in common and a shared interest in collective security and free trade. That, thanks to the US president, is no longer true. Europe must adjust to this altered reality, or die The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
Zelenskyy employs strategic optimism to highlight Russia’s abundant bad faith Ukrainian president has learned Trump’s team demand positivity and there is little point in trying to ‘inject reality’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025
European leaders agree now ‘not the time’ to lift sanctions against Russia Support for Ukraine continues with divided opinion on Franco-British plan for ‘reassurance force’ to help ceasefire The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025
Signal-gate security blunder overshadows Black Sea ceasefire Depending on what you think of Donald Trump, his administration could fit either of the following two descriptions. Chaotic, vindictive and accident-prone, marked by mendacity, driven by impulse and bent on securing the will of the leader, rather than – as in the US constitution – the will of the… The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025
Donald Trump is moving fast and breaking things, but that may result in a better US The chance of the president succeeding in his radicalism is small, but amid the chaos are challenges to convention that were overdue, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025
Starmer and Macron to send military chiefs to Ukraine to plan for future ceasefire It came as the prime minister hinted a deal could be agreed in ‘weeks not months’ The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
France and Britain to lead mission to support a future Ukrainian peace deal President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France and the United Kingdom would lead efforts to send a "reassurance force" to Ukraine after any future peace deal with Russia, even if the idea was not approved by all their European allies. Radio France Internationale · Mar 27, 2025
Ukraine seeks European military support as diplomatic efforts intensify European leaders convened in Paris on Thursday to explore military and diplomatic strategies for bolstering Kyiv’s position in ceasefire talks with Russia amid escalating negotiations. Euronews · Mar 27, 2025
Watch Putin’s speech in full after Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’ with Ukraine ceasefire Watch in full as Vladimir Putin speaks after Sir Keir Starmer accused Russia of “playing games” with peace and delaying a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
Dictators only understand language of 'power or strength', says Tsikhanouskaya Belarus could be used as a launchpad for attacks on Ukraine and Western neighbours, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned on The Europe Conversation. Euronews · Mar 27, 2025
Starmer stands side-by-side with Zelensky as he accuses Russia of ‘playing games’ Sir Keir Starmer stood side-by-side with Volodymyr Zelensky as he accused Russia of "playing games" over peace in Ukraine. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
France’s Macron says not all European countries agree on force for Ukraine France’s Macron floats idea of a ‘reassurance force’ while UK’s Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’. Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2025
Starmer calls for deadline on Ukraine peace talks to stop Putin’s ‘games’ Sir Keir Starmer said plans for a military deployment to Ukraine were being stepped up to secure any peace deal. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025 Putin is 'playing games' on Ukraine peace, says Keir Starmer as PM urges Trump not to lift sanctions Emmanuel Macron says a Franco-British team will travel to Ukraine to help Kyiv bolster its military
Euronews · Mar 27, 2025 EU rebuffs Russia's demand for sanctions relief and asks for 'unconditional withdrawal' of troops The "unconditional withdrawal" of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine is a key precondition to amend or lift sanctions, the European Commission has said in reply to the Kremlin's demand.
The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025 Russia has most to gain from Black Sea ceasefire – but it’s marginal, and Ukraine benefits too A maritime ceasefire deal to allow the safe passage of ships and end the use of force in the Black Sea could soon come into effect. Brokered over the past two weeks by the United States and agreed to by both Russia and Ukraine, it has immediately raised concerns that…
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 ‘Coalition of the willing’ says Russia sanctions must not be eased – Starmer The US appeared to signal its intention to help ease some sanctions on Russia following ceasefire talks earlier in the week.
Euronews · Mar 27, 2025 Dozens of people injured in Ukraine as Russian strikes target residential areas The strikes mostly targeted residential areas, injuring at least 12 civilians, and come as a limited ceasefire between the two sides was agreed on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2025 Europe imports more Russian gas, aiding wartime economy, report finds Europe increased its imports of Russian gas last year, says Ember, putting billions into Putin’s Ukraine war chest.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 Watch: Starmer speaks after key Ukraine talks with ‘coalition of the willing’ Watch again as Sir Keir Starmer held a press conference in Paris on Thursday, 27 March, after a summit of Ukraine’s allies, to accuse Vladimir Putin of making “hollow promises” in ceasefire talks.
Euronews · Mar 27, 2025 French President Macron announces plan for 'reassurance force' in Ukraine Leaders from nearly 30 countries and NATO and EU chiefs met in the French capital to discuss bolstering aid to Kyiv and deploying European troops to secure long-term peace.
Euronews · Mar 27, 2025 Jean-Noël Barrot tells China's foreign minister 'a new Europe is emerging' The French Foreign Minister's two-day visit to China is an opportunity to gauge Beijing's attitude toward Ukraine ahead of major talks on a possible European peacekeeping force.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 27, 2025 Macron hosts summit on Ukraine, pledges €2bn in military aid to Kyiv French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a high-profile summit in Paris, bringing together European leaders – including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – to strengthen Ukraine’s security as discussions around a potential ceasefire with Russia continue.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 Who is in Starmer’s Coalition of the Willing? European leaders meet to discuss Ukraine-Russia war Emmanuel Macron is hosting European leaders in Paris in the latest show of support for Ukraine in the war against Russia