Ex-PM Major warns of ‘dangerous world’ if US does not stand behind allies Former prime minister Sir John Major said a US retreat into isolationism could create a vacuum which China or Russia could fill. Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2025
Macron convenes European leaders for Ukraine summit amid tension with US Paris meeting aims to devise action plan for Ukraine’s future as US and Russian delegates prepare to meet The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
‘We can’t just be supine’: Ed Davey urges Starmer to stand up to ‘bully’ Trump Lib Dem leader compares PM to child trying to avoid trouble and says calling out US president is ‘the patriotic thing to do’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
European Countries To Meet In Paris On Monday To Discuss Security: France FM France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said, amid growing concerns over US efforts to end the Ukraine war. International Business Times · Feb 16, 2025
Macron gathers European leaders to counter US moves on Ukraine war France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, his office said, amid growing concerns over US efforts to end the Ukraine war unilaterally. Radio France Internationale · Feb 16, 2025
Russian drones hit Ukraine power plant, leaving residents in the cold French President Emmanuel Macron will host emergency meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2025
Keir Starmer to join European crisis meeting on Trump's plan for Ukraine Keir Starmer is set to join a crisis summit between European nations on Donald Trump’s plan for Ukraine. The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2025
Starmer’s plan to bridge gap between Trump and Europe ‘not easy’, says Reynolds Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet European leaders at a crisis summit on Monday before heading to Washington later this month. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025
Minister warns Ukraine deal won’t last without Europe and hints at increased defence spending Keir Starmer to attend crisis meeting of European leaders after US president Donald Trump’s team made it clear they would be excluded from peace talks with Russia The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025
UK hopes to be a bridge between Europe and Trump’s US, minister says Jonathan Reynolds says Britain has not given up on persuading the US to allow Ukraine to join Nato The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
Europe needs special Ukraine envoy to get meaningful peace role, Finland says after US rebuff Europe needs a special envoy for Ukraine to ensure it gets a meaningful role in any peace process, two European leaders said on Sunday after the continent was ruled out as a partner in talks by US President Donald Trump's administration. Radio France Internationale · Feb 16, 2025
John Major accuses US of ‘cuddling’ up to Putin and condemns JD Vance’s Munich speech – as it happened Trump officials planning talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia with European leaders set to gather in Paris for emergency Ukraine summit The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025
Zelenskyy’s week from hell: shock in Ukraine as Trump abandons Kyiv As the president and his officials rip up three years of US rhetoric on supporting Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is walking an unenviable diplomatic tightrope The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
Europeans are right to be angry with Donald Trump, but they should also be furious with themselves The betrayal of Ukraine is a final warning to the UK and its continental allies to put a lot more energy and money into rebuilding their defences The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
Top News · Feb 16, 2025 Ukrainian Activist Detained In Russia Faces Dire Conditions Human rights activist detained in Crimea, concerns over peace talks between US and Russia regarding Ukraine's occupied territories.
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 In Ukraine, a potential arms-for-minerals deal inspires hope and skepticism Ukraine boasts vast reserves of ilmenite, a key element used to produce titanium, in the heavy mineral sands that stretch for miles along the country’s embattled east
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will? Russia is relying on strength of numbers, and Putin may not honour a peace deal
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return Ukrainian officials were told not to sign an agreement with the U.S. on rare earth minerals because the document focused on U.S. interests
Top News · Feb 16, 2025 British PM To Join Emergency Summit In Paris British PM Keir Starmer to attend emergency summit in Paris to address strained US-Europe relations over Russia-Ukraine peace deal. Importance of solidarit...
Top News · Feb 16, 2025 Top Trump Officials To Meet With Russians To End Ukraine War Top Trump officials to meet Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss Ukraine conflict resolution. Rubio, Waltz, and Witkoff involved in talks.
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 16, 2025 Zelensky Questions US Allyship, Calls For Europe To Form United Army Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has called for Europe to form a "united army" during a speech at the 61st Munich Security Conference.
Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,088 Here are the key developments on the 1,088th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: US and Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia without Ukrainians – reports US secretary of state Marco Rubio and Russia’s Sergei Lavrov discuss removing ‘unilateral barriers’; Trump’s Ukraine envoy suggests Europe will be excluded from negotiations. What we know on day 1,089
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 Republican who salvaged Pete Hegseth is already ‘concerned’ with his comments on Ukraine GOP senator ‘disturbed’ by defense secretary’s remarks as Trump administration enters talks to end war
Radio France Internationale · Feb 15, 2025 France and allies discuss holding informal Ukraine summit France is discussing with its allies holding an informal summit of European leaders to discuss Ukraine, a French presidency official said on Saturday evening. Four European diplomats said the meeting was likely to go ahead on Monday.