Starmer and European allies discuss Ukraine peace plan with Trump Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz spoke to Donald Trump about the Ukraine crisis. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with coalition partners Zelenskyy is walking a tightrope between defending Ukrainian interests and showing Trump he is willing to make some compromises. Euronews · Dec 10, 2025
Who would win if Ukraine held elections now? US President Donald Trump believes Ukraine should hold elections, having said Kyiv has been “using war not to hold the election”. If a vote were held today, who would win? Euronews · Dec 10, 2025
‘Stop sucking up to Trump’: US threat to meddle in Europe is fuelling pressure for a collective push-back The White House has formalised its contempt for ‘decaying’ Europe with an ominous plan to undermine the EU and boost the far right The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
Pope Leo XIV Slams Trump's Plan: 'Unrealistic' to Seek Peace Deal Without Europe's Vital Role Pope Leo XIV has stated that any lasting agreement must include European involvement warning that sidelining Europe risks destroying decades-long transatlantic ties and undermines security guarantees for the war-torn region. International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025
First Thing: Zelenskyy ‘ready for elections’ after Trump questions Ukrainian democracy Ukraine’s president to look at holding wartime vote. Plus, the hidden life of Matthew Perry The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
Starmer, Merz and Macron take phone call with Trump on Ukraine peace talks – as it happened European leaders confirm that they spoke with the US president earlier today about ‘the state of talks’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says ‘strong words’ exchanged in call with European leaders European leaders say peace talks 'at a critical moment' for Ukraine and security of Euro-Atlantic region The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Trump news at a glance: president hints at abandoning Ukraine, rambles about ‘weak’ Europe Trump’s sometimes incoherent Politico interview featured recycled far-right tropes about European immigration The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Pope defends Europe – and its role in peace talks – from Trump Zelenskyy addresses Trump gripe with offer to hold elections if allies help; Syrski outlines territorial losses and gains around Pokrovsk. What we know on day 1,386 The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025
Pope Leo criticizes Trump for trying to ‘break apart’ US-European alliance The pontiff insisted that Europe’s role was crucial to any deal The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Zelenskyy ‘ready for elections’ after Trump questions Ukrainian democracy Zelenskyy says he would hold wartime elections within months given help from allies and Ukraine’s parliament The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
The Guardian view on Trump and Europe: more an abusive relationship than an alliance Editorial: The White House is aggressively seeking to weaken and dominate the United States’ traditional allies. European leaders must learn to fight back. The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
UK sanctions Russian and Chinese firms suspected of being 'malign actors' in information warfare Officials pointed to fake websites and political ads during Moldova's recent election and fake news sites carrying videos with false claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy designed to undermine support. Euronews · Dec 9, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 What to know about the massive defense bill that seeks release of boat strike videos and more The House is expected to vote this week on a bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Trump goes three-ring circus on Zelensky as he likens Ukraine leader to ‘PT Barnum’ in Greatest Showman-tinged interview Trump previously compared himself to the famed showman and huckster
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Yvette Cooper launches staunch defence of Europe and Sadiq Khan after Trump criticism The Foreign Secretary defended Sadiq Khan’s record in City Hall after the U.S. president branded him a ‘disaster’
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 Yvette Cooper counters Trump criticism of Khan and praises Europe’s ‘strength’ The Foreign Secretary defended Sir Sadiq Khan’s record in City Hall after the president branded him a ‘disaster’ and a ‘disgusting mayor’.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Zelensky turns to WhatsApp as he’s forced to improvise to get his message out on busy 36-hour trip Since the start of the war, Zelensky has shown a desire to communicate in real-time in whatever way is necessary
Radio France Internationale · Dec 9, 2025 Zelensky says he's ready to hold Ukraine elections, with US help President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he was ready to hold new elections in Ukraine provided security could be assured, and that he expected to send Washington within a day revised proposals on ending the nearly four-year war with Russia.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 How Trump’s 28-point peace plan for Ukraine was whittled down - with several key changes Diplomatic activity to secure a peace deal has accelerated in recent weeks
Euronews · Dec 9, 2025 Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV and Meloni as he refuses ceding Ukrainian land to Russia Zelenskyy met Pope Leo XIV and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Tuesday, meanwhile voicing his refusal to surrender territory to Moscow despite pressure from Washington for territorial concessions.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 Donald Trump criticises European leaders and renews attacks on Sadiq Khan The US president addressed subjects such as immigration and the Ukraine war in a wide-ranging interview.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 UK working with partners on Ukraine peace, Starmer says as Trump blasts Europe The US president criticised crisis talks among European leaders for failing to ‘produce’ anything.
The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025 New US national security strategy adds to Ukraine’s woes and exacerbates Europe’s dilemmas Ukraine is under unprecedented pressure, not only on the battlefield but also on the domestic and diplomatic fronts.