The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Why a US minerals deal with Ukraine won’t deter Russian aggression

The US vice-president, J.D. Vance, recently told Fox News that “the very best security guarantee” to prevent Russia from invading Ukraine again was “to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine”.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025

‘Haven’t paid your rent’: Zelenskyy shouldn’t rush to sign Trump’s minerals plan, Dems say - Roll Call

Some Senate Democrats have advice for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: Don't rush into a rare earth minerals deal with Donald Trump.

Roll Call · Mar 7, 2025

Pause in aid has introduced uncertainty into Ukraine’s military planning − forever changing its war calculus

War is a numbers game. Each side involved must marshal the supplies, troops and firepower needed to sustain the fight, thwart advancing armies and, hopefully, prevail.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025

When the horror stops, the key to peace in Gaza and Ukraine will be how power is shared

Constitution-building offers no headlines – but what it can do, history tells us, is stop countless people dying, writes Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025

French consumers seeking to boycott US struggle to identify American products

Some French consumers are looking for ways to do without American products to protest President Donald Trump’s policies on Ukraine. But close trading ties and the nature of multinational companies is making it tough to identify which products to boycott.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 7, 2025

‘Fair enough’ for US to expect Europe to do more on defence, suggests minister

Sir Keir Starmer is due to speak to European leaders on Friday, as the UK’s diplomatic push for peace in Ukraine continues.

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025

Photos of the week | February 28-March 6, 2025 - Roll Call

Ukraine, Mardi Gras, NOAA layoffs, and the longest presidential address to Congress in history were highlights of the week in Washington.

Roll Call · Mar 7, 2025

Minister ridicules Reform claims Labour is ‘terrified’ of party – as it happened

Stephen Kinnock responds to US president’s comments that he would not support Nato countries that do not spend enough on defence

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025

Russia launches ‘massive missile and drone’ attack on Ukraine energy plants

Officials say Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Starmer to hold talks with European allies as push for Ukraine peace continues

PM to be updated by European leaders on the outcome of a summit aimed at boosting the continent’s defences and bolstering support for Kyiv

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025