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UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rallied his European counterparts to shore up their borders and throw their full weight behind Ukraine as he announced outlines of a plan to end Russia’s warABC News - 1d -
The papers: 'Charmer Starmer' with the 'Trump card'
The prime minister's diplomatic efforts with Donald Trump in Washington dominate the papers on Friday.BBC News - 4d -
Trump greets Starmer at White House
US President suggested that Britain could escape tariffs if agreement struckFinancial Times - 4d -
Was Starmer's summit enough to sway Trump?
Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part.BBC News - 1d -
How Trump's comments on Ukraine are rattling European allies
The diplomatic dispute between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has upended international protocols and rattled U.S. allies in Europe. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Trump's Ukraine policy alarming European leaders
There is alarm in Europe as leaders try to come to terms with the major foreign policy shift on Ukraine from the Trump administration. This week President Trump blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
European stocks fall after Trump’s tariff warnings
US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports as well as levies on other major trading partnersFinancial Times - 4d -
European leaders back Zelensky after Trump clash
The Ukrainian president thanks European leaders for their support after a flurry of messages on social media.BBC News - 2d -
Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live
This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Those who depend on aid must embrace Trump’s bombshell and shape their own destiny | Janet Mawiyoo
Trump cutting off USAid reminds us how much power we surrender to those who fund our work. We need a new mindset. About 35 years ago, the radio news announced that the then president of Kenya, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Macron's message to Trump: 'You can’t be weak in the face of Putin'
French President Emmanuel Macron says he intends to tell Donald Trump that it’s in the joint interest of Americans and Europeans not to “be weak” in the face of Russia’s Vladimir Putin, amid ...ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Watch live: Trump, Macron hold White House press conference
President Trump hosts French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, the first visit by a European leader to the White House since Trump returned. They started their day by taking part in a virtual ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Watch: Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron hold press conference
Trump and Macron convened in the Oval Office earlier to participate in a conference call with other leaders of the Group of Seven nations.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Trump and Macron discuss way forward for Ukraine and Russia at press conference
President Trump and French President Macron held a joint press conference at the White House that largely centered around the ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine after Russia's invasion ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump, Macron project unity despite clear Ukraine-Russia divide
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron sought to project unity during a White House meeting Monday, even as cracks opened further in the alliance between the U.S. and Europe over the ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Macron walks tightrope with Trump as he makes Europe's case on Ukraine
As the first European leader to visit Trump since his inauguration, Macron navigated potentially testing talks.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Macron suggests Ukraine truce could be weeks away after talks with Trump
During a visit to the White House, the French leader said any peace deal must "not be a surrender of Ukraine".BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Did Macron's meeting with Trump impact U.S. position on Ukraine-Russia war?
President Trump's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron was amicable, but the two may not share the same views on how the Ukraine-Russia war should come to an end. CBS News' Weijia Jiang ...CBS News - 6d -
How Can Europe Talk to Trump? Macron Tries Flattery, and Gentle Resistance.
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, epitomized how the continent’s leaders are trying to navigate President Trump’s increasingly hostile administration.The New York Times - 6d -
Rebecca Hendin on Donald Trump’s meeting with Emmanuel Macron – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump, Meeting With Macron, Says He Might Visit Russia
At a meeting at the White House, President Trump declined to call President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a dictator while President Emmanuel Macron of France stated flatly that “the aggressor is ...The New York Times - 5d -
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 - Feb. 21 -
How FDR-era Supreme Court ruling relates to disputes over Trump firings
President Trump's firings of the members of independent agencies and boards have prompted a string of legal fights that could set the Supreme Court up to reconsider and potentially overturn a ...CBS News - 6d -
Zelensky seeks to thaw relations after Trump spat: Peace 'will be difficult' without US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took to social media Saturday to clarify comments he made during the contentious back-and-forth with President Trump at the White House a day earlier, saying ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration cuts some election security workers
There have been sweeping changes at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which is tasked with protecting the U.S. from foreign meddling in elections. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.CBS News - 6d -
Trump does not promise Ukraine security in exchange for minerals
President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will finalize a rare minerals deal during a trip to the White House on Friday. Under the agreement, the U.S. would receive mineral ...CBS News - 5d -
Hamas says Netanyahu ‘sabotaging’ peace deal as Israel steps up West Bank operation – Middle East crisis live
Hamas official Basem Naim says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘preparing atmosphere’ to return to war with Gaza. According to a report from Hebrew media outlet Ynet, Israel has told international ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting
When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
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Trump has changed Ukraine conversation, Starmer says
The PM suggests Trump has "created an opportunity" to end the war, ahead of a trip the the US.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown
The PM raises defence spending to 2.5% by 2027.BBC News - 6d -
What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?
Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.BBC News - 5d -
Starmer Flies to Meet Trump, With a Gift and a Difficult Message
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain cut international aid to raise military spending. He’s hoping to make a case for Ukraine at the White House.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump meeting with UK's Starmer at the White House
President Trump will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House as European nations work to have more say in any talks with Russia on the end to the war with Ukraine. CBS ...CBS News - 4d -
How Starmer can tread the Trump tightrope
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Starmer charms Trump, but any deals will have to wait
"What a beautiful accent," the US president said of the British leader. Sarah Smith breaks down their White House meeting.BBC News - 4d -
Bringing fruits to Trump’s volcano: Starmer edition
The British prime minister must also be ready to play hardballFinancial Times - 3d -
Starmer Offers Trump a Plea and a Promise Over Ukraine
During a visit to the White House by the British prime minister, President Trump refused to pledge U.S. military support for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine.The New York Times - 3d -
Starmer speaks to Trump and Zelensky after row
A statement from No 10 confirms he spoke with both and "retains unwavering support for Ukraine".BBC News - 2d