Starmer reaffirms ‘ironclad’ support for Kyiv ahead of new UK sanctions
UK prepares to unveil its biggest raft of sanctions against Russia next week
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Europeans will need to decide which Russian sanctions to keep
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When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.BBC News - 2d -
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UK pledges £200mn for Grangemouth refinery
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Stop criticising Trump and sign $500bn mineral deal, US official advises Kyiv
National security adviser says Ukraine is wrong to push back against Trump’s approach to peace talks with Russia. White House officials have told Ukraine to stop badmouthing Donald Trump and to ...The Guardian - 2d -
US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case
From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Thursday saw a judge rule that the Trump administration can ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump 'doesn't care' what happens to Ukraine, former foreign minister claims as U.S.-Kyiv relations sour
U.S. President Donald Trump doesn't appear to be concerned about Ukraine's post-war future, the country's former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told CNBC.CNBC - 2d -
Ukraine Promises Swift Deal for Minerals as Trump Cuts Kyiv Out of Peace Talks
President Trump on Friday continued to bash President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and pressure him for mineral rights.The New York Times - 1d -
Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet
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Trump says Starmer and Macron 'haven't done anything' to end Ukraine war
Trump's criticisms come as the UK and French leaders prepare to visit the White House next week.BBC News - 1d -
I'll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer tells Zelensky
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Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing
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The UK is snipping — rather than shredding — red tape
Regulation is needed, but too much of it puts a brake on growth and stifles innovationFinancial Times - 2d -
UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations
Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stallingFinancial Times - 2d -
What might an optimistic investor buy in the UK?
The outlook is far from rosy, but what if we’re overdoing the doom and gloom?Financial Times - 2d -
Apple Pulls iPhone Security Feature in UK
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£67bn of UK investors’ money is in underperforming funds
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How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?
And is the government’s stance on Russia shifting?BBC News - 3h -
US not co-sponsoring UN resolution supporting Ukraine: report
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Italy’s Meloni torn between supporting Ukraine and pleasing Trump
Prime minister opts out of G7 call as dream of mediating between US and Europe fadesFinancial Times - 2d -
Shakhtar Donetsk accuse Fifa of failing to support Ukrainian football during war
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L.A. DA does not support overturning Menendez brothers' murder convictions
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After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine
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German army chief assures Kiev of further support during visit
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