Latest in Starmer shifts from boots on the ground in Ukraine to air and sea defence
Sort by
6,396 items
-
Starmer shifts from boots on the ground in Ukraine to air and sea defence
UK prime minister hosts meeting of senior armed forces figures from 31 nationsFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Macron and Starmer aim for scaled-back Ukraine peacekeeping plan
Also in this newsletter: Why the air you are breathing could be deadlyFinancial Times - 21h -
Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won't do
The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Keir Starmer Talks Trump, Russia-Ukraine War and the Fragile Europe-US Alliance
The British prime minister said in a series of conversations that the tectonic shifts in America’s relationship with Europe and Russia had to be a ‘galvanizing moment.’The New York Times - 4d -
Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi as Ukraine expected to push for air and sea ceasefire during US talks – Europe live
Ukrainian president will be holding talks with Mohammed bin Salman. The UK rejected Russian allegations that two British diplomats were suspected of carrying out espionage activities ( 9:04 ) as ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in UkraineABC News - Mar. 15 -
Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told allies to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine, hailing Ukraine as the “party of peace.”NBC News - Mar. 15 -
Starmer says Putin must prove he is 'serious about peace' and sign up to Ukraine ceasefire
Starmer says Putin must prove he is 'serious about peace' and sign up to Ukraine ceasefireABC News - Mar. 15 -
UK's Starmer convenes 'coalition of the willing' for second meeting to discuss Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a meeting of global leaders to discuss the developments regarding the war in Ukraine, following another frantic week of diplomacy aimed at getting ...ABC News - Mar. 15 -
Ukraine ceasefire plans moving to operational phase, Starmer says
UK prime minister accuses Putin of trying to delay peace and calls for ‘guns to fall silent’. Keir Starmer has called for the “guns to fall silent in Ukraine” and said military powers will meet ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.CBS News - 2d -
Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.CBS News - 2d -
Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.CBS News - 2d -
Israel extends ground operations in Gaza after deadly air strikes
Israel says troops have moved in up to the Netzarim Corridor, after two days of air strikes killed hundreds in Gaza.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
Four Takeaways From Keir Starmer’s Conversations With The New York Times
The British prime minister said Putin would break any peace deal unless Ukraine gets robust security guarantees and that preserving the U.S.-British relationship was crucial.The New York Times - 4d -
Israel to ‘seize more ground’ and warns Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza
Defence minister issues threat as IDF intensifies offensive with ‘non-stop’ overnight attacks across territory. Israel’s defence minister said he had instructed the military to “seize more ground” ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ukraine war briefing: Airstrikes on Kyiv; Zelenskyy promises ‘fully constructive’ talks in Saudi Arabia
Air defences engaged in repelling Russian attack on Ukrainian capital; Zelenskyy says ‘significant’ part of talks in Saudi Arabia will concern security guarantees Continue reading...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea ceasefire, Trump administration says
The White House said Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea and to implement a ban on attacks on energy facilities by the two neighbors, an apparent breakthrough ...NBC News - 2d -
The Kings and I: Puma’s classic boots beckon me back from brief Umbro betrayal | Max Rushden
I thought: new football boots, new me, but it didn’t work out … and then a special edition of my favourites came on the market. There is something indescribably beautiful about finding a pair of ...The Guardian - 15h -
Industrial strategy turns from green to battleship grey
Trump’s hard line on Ukraine and Nato poses difficult choices for the UK’s defence industryFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
The Papers: 'Starmer's shock NHS takeover' and Putin's ceasefire terms
Starmer to axe NHS England, while Putin says "there are nuances" in response to a proposed 30-day Ukraine ceasefire.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Why Putin's 'cautiously optimistic' response to Trump's Ukraine ceasefire hides his dilemma
Despite flirting with Trump there is little evidence Putin has shifted from his core war goals: cementing his landgrabs in Ukraine and stopping it joining NATO.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Zelenskyy agrees to 30-day US ceasefire deal; explosions reported in Kyiv and Kharkiv – Ukraine war live
Donald Trump plans to talk to Vladimir Putin about ceasefire; Russian state media reports explosions in Ukraine capital as Kyiv’s mayor says air defence forces are repelling the strikes. As the ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Charities and MPs warn Starmer over benefits changes
Sir Keir Starmer has faced concerns from Labour backbenchers who have expressed anger at proposals.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea and energy infrastructure ceasefire
The White House has confirmed that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire agreement to eliminate the use of force in the Black Sea and attacks on energy infrastructure. NBC News' Kelly ...NBC News - 2d -
Russia and Ukraine agree to ‘eliminate the use of force’ in Black Sea
Kremlin stipulates maritime ceasefire will start only if it gets sanctions relief on agricultural exports. Russia and Ukraine have agreed to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea after ...The Guardian - 2d -
Starmer says Putin cannot be allowed to ‘play games’ over Ukraine ceasefire
UK PM to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ nations who have agreed to help enforce peace. Keir Starmer has warned that Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to “play games” with the ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Ukraine’s drone strike shows it is not helpless without US intelligence
Attack on Moscow as peace talks began was designed to reinforce Kyiv’s proposal for an air truce with Russia. Ukraine’s decision to launch a drone attack into Russia as the next phase of peace ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
HANetf unveils Europe-focused defence ETF
The fund will exclude US defence companies and concentrate on ‘companies benefiting from Europe’s security realignment’Financial Times - 3d -
China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says an unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding the self-governing island republic between Sunday and ...ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine
Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
For the left’s Ukraine hawks, the real war is against Trump
The liberal left has shifted from opposing muscular policies toward Russia to advocating for a robust Cold War, despite a history of opposing it and giving Russia excuses.The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Black Sea Cease-Fire: What to Know
It remains unclear if the commitments to stop attacks and ensure safe shipping in the Black Sea, which came with many caveats, would happen soon.The New York Times - 1d -
Russian captain held by UK police for longer over North Sea crash
Starmer says authorities must ‘get to the bottom’ of Monday’s shipping incidentFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Israel renews ground operation in Gaza
The land offensive comes after Israeli air strikes killed more than 400 people and shattered a two-month truce with HamasFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
White House says Russia, Ukraine agree to ‘eliminate the use of force’ in Black Sea
The White House announced Tuesday it came to an agreement with Ukraine and Russia to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea, as well as end strikes on energy facilities, marking one of the ...The Hill - 2d -
Ukraine war in maps: How control has shifted in three years
How are Russia and Ukraine placed after three years of fighting and with Donald Trump suggesting talks on ending the war could begin soon?BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Keir Starmer: ‘Putin is dragging his feet over 30-day Ukraine ceasefire’
Prime minister tells a summit of 29 leaders that the Russian president cannot delay peace talks indefinitely. Keir Starmer accused Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over agreeing to a ceasefire ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Call it a defence levy or even a patriot tax – but Labour is going to have to raise taxes, fast | Gaby Hinsliff
The world has shifted and defence spending has to rise. But time is running out for the government to make a case for it. Five years ago this weekend, life as we knew it was suspended overnight. ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Abbott on learning from 'one of the best defences in the Premier League'
Eighteen-year-old Forest centre-back Zach Abbott says he is enjoying learning from "one of the best defences in the Premier League". The England Under-19 international made his senior debut for ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14
