Starmer’s diplomacy on Ukraine wins him plaudits at home
Prime minister draws praise from Conservatives for his diplomatic efforts
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum wins plaudits for cool head in dealings with Trump
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Starmer’s diplomatic flurry puts him at centre of attempts to shape Ukraine-Russia deal
PM’s decision to bring forward Zelenskyy meeting and forge Franco-British peace plan shows UK can still play global leadership role . Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates As Keir Starmer ...The Guardian - 1d -
What the U.S. and Ukraine May Gain From Trump’s Rare Earth Diplomacy
The White House and Ukraine struck a deal on strategic resources, a pact that speaks volumes about President Trump’s geopolitical strategy.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Seen as ‘Protection Racket’ Diplomacy
The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader.The New York Times - 5d -
'He tried': Trump asked if Starmer persuaded him not to tariff the U.K.
President Trump said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer "tried" to persuade him not to put tariffs on the United Kingdom during their meeting at the White House.NBC News - 4d -
Diplomacy dies on live TV as Trump and Vance gang up to bully Ukraine leader
US president said his horrific blow-up would make ‘great television’ – the White House has never seen anything like it. Live reaction to Zelenskyy’s clash with Trump and Vance “This is going ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Week Ahead: Will Starmer Win Over Trump?
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Crumbling fortresses - why are teams struggling to win at home?
The proportion of home wins in the Premier League is at its lowest outside of the Covid era - but why?BBC News - Feb. 24
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