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Ukraine loses a ceasefire bargaining chip as its troops retreat from Russian land

As momentum builds for a ceasefire with Russia, Ukraine has lost a valuable bargaining chip

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Putin is laying the ground to win in Ukraine - regardless of US ceasefire plan

ANALYSIS: Putin stands to gain from the US-Ukraine ceasefire plan whether he signs it or not, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley from Slaviansk

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

France leads Europe’s big five in pushing for stronger Ukraine defence

The defence ministers of Europe's five major powers—France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy—convened in Paris and reached broad consensus on the necessity of strengthening Ukraine's long-term security by enhancing its armed forces. Meanwhile, Germany's Chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, is in discussions with MPs regarding a significant increase in defence…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2025

Iran hawks divided over whether Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ works without Europe’s help

Growing tensions between US and its NATO allies comes as west wants to isolate Iran from an interconnected world, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Destruction of Ukraine dam caused ‘toxic timebomb’ of heavy metals, study finds

Researchers say environmental impact from Kakhovka dam explosion comparable to Chornobyl nuclear disaster

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2025

UK ploughs £1.3bn into army recruitment to bolster depleted armed forces

Exclusive: It’s hoped the spending boost will fill a gaping hole in staffing levels as UK readies itself to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Putin says ‘yes’ to ceasefire – but lays down impossible terms for Ukraine

Russian president endorses proposal that experts say would amount to surrender by Volodymyr Zelensky and Kyiv

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

UK warns Russian economy will be ‘crippled’ without a peace deal with Ukraine

Downing Street backed Donald Trump’s warnings of ‘very bad’ financial consequences for Moscow if Vladimir Putin fails to co-operate with peace talks.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

Putin Signals He's Ready For US Ceasefire Terms - With One Major Caveat

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees in principle to the U.S.'s ceasefire proposal in Ukraine but said the terms still need to be worked out before

Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025

Trans-Atlantic differences remain as Trump huddles with NATO boss - Roll Call

President Trump and NATO Secretary General Rutte spoke on several topics of disagreement as they met at the White House on Thursday.

Roll Call · Mar 13, 2025