Starmer condemns Farage and Reform UK for ‘fawning over Putin’ Prime minister also criticised Reform over employment rights and potential NHS charges at Scottish Labour conference The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025
Russia launches a record number of drones into Ukraine on the eve of the war's 3-year anniversary Russia has launched a record number of drones into Ukraine on the eve of the three-year anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Starmer backs Trump’s calls for Nato allies to boost defence spending in stirring speech ahead of US visit Ahead of a meeting with the US president, Sir Keir Starmer said the UK and Europe ‘have to do more for our defence and security’ The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Starmer warns against Ukraine peace talks without Kyiv ahead of Trump meeting The Prime Minister said first-hand experience of visiting Ukraine had made him ‘more determined’ to ‘stand up’ for the country. Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025
Starmer: Talks on Ukraine must not happen without Kyiv at the table The Prime Minister said first-hand experience of visiting Ukraine had made him ‘more determined’ to ‘stand up’ for the country. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Trump was ‘right’ to approach Putin over Ukraine, UK minister insists The education secretary has defended Donald Trump’s decision to phone Vladimir Putin but said ‘there can be no settlement’ without Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Meet the Ukrainian musician making a life in Scotland MUSICIAN Bozhena Yakymenko cries every time her mother flies back to Ukraine from Scotland because she doesn’t know if she will ever see her again. The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2025
Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasion – as it happened Comments come after Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasion The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025
Russians hoping for peace talks and ‘universal joy’ – but will western brands return? Following last week’s US-Russia talks, the mood in Moscow suggests many are beginning to think about what a post-war reality might look like The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025
Kremlin Hails Putin-Trump Dialogue As Promising The Kremlin on Sunday hailed dialogue between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin -- two "extraordinary" presidents -- as "promising", and vowed it would "never" give up territory seized in eastern Ukraine. International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025
FDP leader resigns after German election result – as it happened This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the election here and find all our coverage of the election here The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025
US President Trump's New Approach To Ukraine Crisis The conflict in Ukraine, exacerbated by Russia's actions, has led to significant territorial losses, casualties, and humanitarian challenges, with the US p... Top News · Feb 23, 2025
'We are tired of being scared': Women of Ukraine share their hopes and fears three years into Russia's war Vladimir Putin’s aggression has led to the death of thousands of civilians and laid waste to a country. On the eve of the third anniversary of the invasion, Ukrainians tell the Standard they are bruised but not beaten. Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025
Trump's Ukraine plan: Massive betrayal I've fled from two countries to escape Russian aggression. Trust me: The price of Trump's "peace" is far too high Salon · Feb 23, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025 Spending 2.5% of GDP on defence ‘ambitious,’ Cabinet minister says Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson sought to manage expectations ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to the US.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 Trump’s bullshit blitz has Europe on its knees For the US president’s cheerleaders, the whitewashing of the deaths of ten of thousands of Ukrainians is a small price to pay for sticking it to the wokerati
The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2025 New York City’s Ukrainian community ‘disappointed’ after Trump’s ‘betrayal’ As the US upends decades of foreign policy, those watching the war unfold from miles away resolve to stand strong
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 What can Keir Starmer say at the White House that Donald Trump might listen to? The stakes couldn’t be higher and the risks couldn’t be greater when the prime minister visits Washington this week
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US The prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald Trump
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 Spending big on defence is a win for Rachel Reeves, Britain and the world A tax overhaul would enable Labour to raise cash to boost security. But it must act swiftly
Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,095 Here are the key developments on the 1,095th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025 The 'New Silent Ones': Opponents Lie Low In Russia One feels "buried alive", another is careful about what he says in public places -- opponents of Russia's campaign in Ukraine are being dubbed the "new silent ones", like Soviet-era dissidents.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 ‘Starmer’s big moment’: can PM persuade Trump not to give in to Putin? The UK leader has been advised to choose his words carefully at this week’s crucial White House meeting
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025 Voices: Why I support The Independent’s campaign to oppose Donald Trump’s assault on democracy and liberty COMMENT: Keir Starmer must stand up on behalf of Britain in the face of Trump’s attempt to dismantle the post-Second World War security architecture of our continent, writes Sir Ed Davey
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025 AP PHOTOS: Ukrainian soldiers who returned to the battlefield after amputation Many Ukrainian brigades have at least one, often several, amputee soldiers still on active duty, who chose to return to combat driven by the sense of responsibility amid the grim outlook for their country.