New Zealand open to peacekeeping troops in Ukraine As European leaders canvass Ukraine's future, the New Zealand government has indicated openness to send peacekeepers should a ceasefire deal be reached. AAP · Feb 17, 2025
Trump And Macron's 'Friendly' Call Discusses Ukraine And Russia President Trump and President Macron had a friendly call discussing Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing diplomatic efforts. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
Trump ‘wants 50% cut’ of Ukraine’s mineral riches in return for peace Trump previously said he wants Ukraine to pay for US support by affording Washington access to the country’s vast but untapped rare earth minerals The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
US ‘backstop’ vital to deter future Russian attacks on Ukraine, says Starmer British prime minister says force would need protections such as air cover that only US can provide The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
European Allies Step Up Efforts For Peace In Ukraine European allies, led by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, prioritize involving Ukraine in peace talks with Russia for stability in the region. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
Starmer throws down gauntlet to Trump as PM says US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia The prime minister said a US security guarantee would be the only way to effectively prevent Moscow from attacking the country again in future The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
Trump And Putin To Meet In Riyadh For Peace Talks President Trump seeks Saudi Crown Prince's help in ending Ukraine war and potential Trump-Putin summit in Riyadh. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
UK forces seen training Ukrainian troops as Starmer joins emergency peace talks summit Footage of UK armed forces training Ukrainian recruits has been released by NATO as European leaders gathered in Paris today (February 17) for an emergency meeting on Europe’s role in the Ukraine conflict. The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
UK Prime Minister To Meet With President Trump In DC UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to meet with President Trump in Washington to discuss Ukraine crisis and strengthen diplomatic ties. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
Top Russia, US Officials To Meet In Saudi Arabia On Tuesday Top US and Russian diplomats will meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for talks on resetting the countries' fractured relations and making a tentative start on trying to end the Ukraine war. International Business Times · Feb 17, 2025
US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia, Keir Starmer says after talks on Ukraine Sir Keir Starmer has called for the US to provide a “backstop” to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again after meeting with European leaders… The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025
Europe scrambles to boost defence as US wavers on Ukraine support The EU is urging member states to ramp up arms production – including air defence, missiles, and at least 1.5 million artillery shells – as European leaders contend with Washington's shifting stance on Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Feb 17, 2025
US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia, PM says after talks on Ukraine A US security guarantee is the only way to prevent Russia from attacking Ukraine again, Sir Keir Starmer said. Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025
‘Allo ‘Allo! Europe’s leaders get together dans Paris for emergency sommet Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and others discuss Trump, Russia and Ukraine at hastily arranged conference The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 Europe split over Starmer pledge to send troops to Ukraine The division became clear as European leaders attended an emergency summit on Ukraine in Paris, where allies scrambled for a strategy in response to Donald Trump’s push for a deal with Putin
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 Ukrainians Fear Unfavorable Peace Terms Amid U.S.-Russia Talks Ukrainians express concerns over upcoming U.S.-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia, fearing exclusion may impact conflict resolution and future security.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025 Europe tries to shore up fragile unity as it realises it cannot rely on US Leaders attend Paris summit for urgent talks on Ukraine after week that showed how far values have diverged
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on unfavorable terms After nearly three years of living under constant threat of Russian airstrikes while their troops fight a grinding campaign against Russia’s invasion, many Ukrainians long for an end to the war
The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025 Europe left scrambling in face of wavering US security guarantees European leaders are scrambling to respond to what looks like the end of reliable US protection of the continent. It is unclear what the “main European countries” (which includes the UK) might be able to agree at a hastily convened meeting in Paris on Monday February 17. But individual countries,…
Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025 UK should be cautious after change in US policy over Ukraine, think tank says US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said European nations need to spend 5% of GDP on defence and would be responsible for peacekeeping in Ukraine.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025 Labour ask UK Government departments to model for 11 per cent cuts – reports THE Labour Government has warned departments that they face cuts of up to 11 per cent ...
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 NATO Secretary General Meets US Envoy To Discuss Ukraine Conflict NATO Secretary General and US envoy discuss Ukraine conflict resolution, emphasizing collective efforts for peace.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025 Donald Trump must not 'impose' peace in Ukraine, say Greens DONALD Trump must not impose a peace deal in Ukraine without the involvement of Volodymyr Zelensky, the Greens have argued.
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025 PM says Europe must ‘step up capability’ as he attends Ukraine talks in Paris The meeting comes as Europe’s leaders scramble for a strategy in response to US President Donald Trump’s push for a deal with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025 UK peacekeeping force for Ukraine must be voted on, says John Swinney FIRST Minister John Swinney has called for a vote on any decisions to put UK peacekeeping forces into Ukraine if there is a deal to end the war…