Ukraine and Russia delegations due in Riyadh on Monday for separate US talks US may shuttle between sides in drive to achieve quick deal Trump wants, as Moscow sends ex-spy to lead negotiations The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025
Five Eyes "cannot replace US intel in Ukraine", claims former US Cyber Command Chief The US took a ‘step back’ from intelligence sharing with Ukraine, so can Five Eyes step up? TechRadar · Mar 20, 2025
City law firm Herbert Smith Freehills fined over Russia sanctions breaches The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation fined the company £465,000 over payments to Russian banks. The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
Military chiefs gather in UK to discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force Dozens of military chiefs from countries keen to help protect an eventual ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will meet in Britain on Thursday to discuss planning for a peacekeeping force. Radio France Internationale · Mar 20, 2025
First Thing: Dozens of civilians killed in overnight Israeli strikes as new Gaza assault deepens Gaza health officials say hundreds have been killed since Israeli bombing shattered the ceasefire. Plus, Trump and Zelenskyy share call over partial Ukraine ceasefire The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025
Emotional reunions in Ukraine as hundreds of prisoners of war return: ‘His birthday will be at home’ Scenes of joy and celebration broke out outside a hospital in Ukraine as families reunited with prisoners of war returning home. The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
Russian region declares state of emergency as Ukraine strikes military base Russia and Ukraine have continued to exchange fire following calls agreeing to a limited ceasefire Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025
Tsikhanouskaya: Sacrificing Ukraine’s interests now will allow another invasion The threat of Russia attacking EU and NATO states from the territory of Belarus should be taken very seriously, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews. She says that will depend on whether Ukraine's interests are sacrificed now. Euronews · Mar 20, 2025
When it comes to defence tech, Europe could learn lessons on speed from Ukraine Defence spending is set to dominate this week’s EU Summit in Brussels. But as Ukraine is learning, speed is key to any investment in defence tech. Euronews · Mar 20, 2025
Military leaders to discuss peacekeeping force for Ukraine as partial ceasefire plans are worked out Senior military officers from countries across Europe and beyond are due to meet outside London to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a partial ceasefire are worked out The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
Starmer secretly makes rare nuclear submarine visit in show of strength ahead of Ukraine talks Sir Keir Starmer made a rare secret visit to one of Britain's nuclear submarines ahead of a crucial meeting of military figures in the UK to discuss peacekeeping in Ukraine. The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
France issues 'survival manual' to prepare citizens for invasion The booklet contains 63 safety measures to follow in case of military threat or natural disasters Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025
Starmer insists Putin fears British nuclear weapons ahead of crunch talks on ‘coalition of willing’ The PM’s remarks come ahead of a crucial meeting of military figures taking place in the UK on Thursday amid plans to put a peacekeeping force in Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
Putin’s drone attacks mock Trump’s attempt for Ukraine peace deal Putin’s drone attacks make mockery of Trump peace deal for Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025 Zelenskyy says no discussion with Trump over ownership of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – as it happened ‘All nuclear power plants belong to the people of Ukraine,’ Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Norway
Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025 Spring brings more Russian advances as Putin rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine Amid truce negotiations, Russian forces were stirring in the south after pushing Ukraine out of Kursk.
International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025 Europe Shifts Gears For The Trump Era Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia.
Euronews · Mar 20, 2025 Putin is 'playing' and has no interest in stopping war, EPP chief warns Manfred Weber exclusively tells Euronews that Putin 'is not ready for peace.'
Euronews · Mar 20, 2025 Ireland’s Europe minister on Ukraine, Trump and his country’s neutrality Ukraine’s territory has to be recognized, and its independence and sovereignty have to be protected, for the end of the war to be worth it, Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne tells Radio Schuman today.
Euronews · Mar 20, 2025 Ukraine, defence: Here's what leaders discussed at their Brussels summit The summit touched upon a wide range of issues, including Russia's war on Ukraine, competitiveness, migration, defence policy and the next EU budget.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025 Putin’s ice hockey diplomacy reveals lasting scars of sport’s soft power Recent Four Nations competition, which excluded Russia, clearly got beneath the skin of the hockey-loving strongman
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025 Europe doesn’t need Trump to form a western alliance – and one is already taking shape Britain, France and Germany are closing ranks to bolster Nato as the unreliable US president marches to his own drum, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,120 These are the key developments on day 1,120 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Euronews · Mar 20, 2025 Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners of war Zelenskyy said releasing all prisoners of war and captured civilians would be an important step toward peace.
International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025 Military Chiefs Gather In UK To Discuss Ukraine Protections Dozens of military chiefs from countries keen to help protect an eventual ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will meet in Britain on Thursday to discuss planning for a peacekeeping force.