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Ukraine war three years on: the bloodiest battles may be still to come

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine reaches its third anniversary on February 24, the conflict has taken a dramatic and unexpected turn. The US is abruptly disengaging from its support of Ukraine, having previously promised that they would stand with Kyiv for “as long as it takes”.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025

Mike Waltz insists Ukraine will sign mineral deal — and Trump will get a Nobel Peace Prize when war’s over

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has previously rejected an agreement for American control of much of his country’s rare earth minerals

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

Foreign ministers talk war in Ukraine and other conflicts on last day of G20 meeting in South Africa

Foreign ministers and senior diplomats from leading rich and developing countries focused on global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war, on the last day of their meeting in South Africa

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

UK in ‘potentially good position’ with Trump administration, says McFadden

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said it is clear Europe must ‘do more’ to contribute to its own defence and the UK must play a leading role.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Trump is the world’s greatest showman – and the weakest strongman it has ever seen

His capitulation to Putin over Ukraine reveals a pattern. He’s the patsy: giving everything away, getting little in return, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025

Where are Wheat Prices Heading in the 2025 Crop Year?

Wheat prices are heading into the 2025 crop year at much lower levels than in 2022 and 2023. Wheat prices reached lows in August 2024, and while they are consolidating near the low, the recent trend has been higher.

Barchart · Feb 21, 2025

Will the UK send troops to Ukraine? The challenges facing Starmer’s plan

Plans for the UK and other European countries to send troops to Ukraine are in their very early stages. But the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, will already be thinking about how such a move could play out at home. Sending UK troops abroad, even on a “peacekeeping” mission, always…

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025

Macron Urges Trump To Stand Firm Against Putin In Ukraine

French President Macron and U.S. President Trump to discuss Ukraine conflict negotiations and concerns over Russia in upcoming meeting.

Top News · Feb 21, 2025

Debt brake: How this fiscal rule could shape Germany’s election

This mechanism, which has been blamed for a lack of investment, has emerged as an important election issue.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2025

Watch live: CPAC hears speeches from Karoline Leavitt, Byron Donalds, and Megyn Kelly on day two

Watch live as the second day of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) hears speeches from political figures such as Karoline Leavitt, Byron Donalds, and Megyn Kelly.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025