Bad Deal for Ukraine Plus: Executiongate, in defense of tradwives, New York gun case, and more... Reason · Nov 21, 2025
Ukraine ‘must determine its future’, says Starmer after call with Zelensky Sir Keir Starmer spoke to Volodymyr Zelensky from South Africa, where he will use his attendance at the G20 summit to shore up support for Kyiv. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Starmer and Zelensky discuss US-backed peace plan The Prime Minister held a call with the Ukrainian president, as well as French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Friedrich Merz. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
First Thing: Outrage after Trump accuses Democrats of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’ US president roundly decried for Truth Social post after lawmakers told military personnel to refuse illegal orders. Plus, Superman comic found in attic becomes most expensive ever sold The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation; Trump and Mamdani have cordial White House meeting – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Nov 21, 2025
Starmer to use G20 summit to shore up support for Ukraine and make deals The Prime Minister is set to speak to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky alongside the German and French leaders about the US-backed peace plan. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025
US has power to make Russia ‘serious’ about ending Ukraine war, Zelensky says Volodymyr Zelensky has said the US can make Russia "serious" about ending the war in Ukraine. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Ukraine risks losing key partner or its dignity, warns Zelenskyy, as Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline to accept deal – as it happened US president says ‘Thursday is an appropriate time’ in radio interview as Ukrainian leader weighs up US proposal The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025
Europe uneasy as leaked US plan urges Ukraine to give up Donbas A leaked US peace plan to end the war in Ukraine has unsettled European governments by calling for Kyiv to cede the whole Donbas region to Russia and sharply reduce its armed forces. The move comes as Ukraine says it is ready to work with Washington. Radio France Internationale · Nov 21, 2025
Zelensky faces rebellion as Ukraine’s president under growing pressure Russia’s army has scaled up attacks along the front line The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says ‘most difficult moment in history’ as Trump sets peace deal deadline Ukrainian president says his country faces ‘one of the most difficult moments in our history’ in address to the nation The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Ukraine banned from Nato, Russia readmitted to the G8 and territory ceded: what’s in Trump’s draft plan Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he expects to discuss the plan – which was reportedly drafted by Russian and US officials – with Trump The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025
Trump peace plan for Ukraine includes NATO-style security guarantee Trump would be committing the U.S. to defend Ukraine if Russia attacks again. Axios · Nov 21, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Buildings engulfed in flames as Russian air attack on Zaporizhzhia kills five Regional governor had issued warning of impending attack; Zelenskyy says he will negotiate with Trump over US-backed peace plan favourable to Kremlin. What we know on day 1,367 The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025
The Guardian - US · Nov 21, 2025 Trump news at a glance: president says Democrats should be arrested for ‘seditious behavior’, drawing outrage After Trump logged on and chose violence, Democratic leaders condemned his ‘disgusting and dangerous death threats’
Axios · Nov 20, 2025 Trump's full 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan The full plan was obtained by Axios and verified by Ukrainian and U.S. officials.
Euronews · Nov 20, 2025 Ukraine's president receives draft peace plan from US, his office in Kyiv confirms Zelenskyy did not reveal the content of the proposal, which reportedly repeats Moscow's long-standing demands and would push Kyiv to make concessions.
Barchart · Nov 20, 2025 Crude Erases Early Gains on a Possible Ukraine Peace Plan December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.30 (-0.50%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed down -0.0137 (-0.71%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased an early rally on Thursday and settled lower, with gasoline falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices came under pressure on Thursday...
The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025 Morning Mail: Coalition’s secret net zero talking points, huge solar project proposed, Zelenskyy wary of new peace plan A leaked briefing shows MPs are being coached on how to argue case for energy switch
Axios · Nov 20, 2025 Zelensky agrees to negotiate on Trump's peace plan for Ukraine "The decision is to try to work on it jointly to make peace possible," a Ukrainian official said.
The Conversation · Nov 20, 2025 Ukraine and Europe’s weakness exposed as US and Russia again negotiate behind Kyiv’s back Renewed talk of no-longer-secret negotiations between the Kremlin and the White House over a plan to end the war in Ukraine that heavily favours Russia adds to a broader sense of doom in Kyiv and among its western partners.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 Zelenskyy to negotiate with Trump over US-Russia peace deal requiring painful concessions Ukrainian president’s office issues statement after other officials condemn ‘absurd’ plan to end conflict
Euronews · Nov 20, 2025 Back from captivity: Ukrainian children abducted by Russia share their stories For the first time since Russia’s all-out war, a delegation of Ukrainian children formerly abducted by Russian forces met the press in Rome on Wednesday. A senior official from Zelenskyy’s office said Ukraine wants to formalise the Vatican’s role as mediator to help secure the release of civilians.
International Business Times · Nov 20, 2025 Pressure Mounts On White House Over Release Of Trump's 'Disturbing' Call With Saudi Leader Former NSC lawyer Eugene Vindman has publicly demanded the release of a 2019 phone transcript between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, alleging the record is 'shocking' and intensifying scrutiny after the crown prince's White House visit.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 What do we know about the reported US-Russian plan to end the Ukraine war? Full details are not yet clear but 28-point deal is believed to include proposal for Ukraine to hand territory to Russia