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Ukraine war briefing: Starmer urges west to keep aid flowing as US announces suspension
Oil pipeline burns in Russia after Ukrainian drone attack; deadly Russian strike on Ukrainian military training ground. What we know on day 1,105 Continue reading...The Guardian - 11h -
Tuesday Briefing: The Ukraine War’s 3rd Anniversary
Plus, letting resorts run wild.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
ICC urged to investigate Biden for ‘aiding and abetting’ Gaza war crimes
US-based nonprofit Dawn also accuses ex-secretary of state Antony Blinken and ex-Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin. A US-based nonprofit organization has urged the international criminal court to ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Ukraine war briefing: Trump turnaround as he acknowledges Russia invaded Ukraine
US president earlier drew criticism after saying Kyiv ‘should have never started’ war; Trump predicts Ukraine will soon sign minerals deal with US. What we know on day 1,095. Europe live: latest ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Keir Starmer announces £1.6bn package for Ukraine – video
The prime minister announced an extra £1.6bn in UK export finance for Ukraine on Sunday, on top of the £2.2bn loan promised the previous day. Speaking after a summit in London, Starmer said leaders ...The Guardian - 1d -
Starmer announces 'coalition of the willing' to guarantee Ukraine peace
The UK prime minister says Europe would take the lead but would need US backing for a peace plan.BBC News - 1d -
Starmer urged to use defence spending boost to revive UK manufacturing
Make UK chief calls for support for small businesses as Europe faces pressure from US to shoulder security costFinancial Times - 2h -
Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending
PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ukraine war briefing: European allies rush to showcase extra support for Kyiv
Baltic and Nordic countries to equip and train Ukrainian brigade; Rheinmetall car part factories to make weapons and ammunition. What we know on day 1,098 Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
US suspends military aid to Ukraine
Russia applauds Donald Trump’s move as EU announces new defence loan facility to ship ‘immediate’ weapons to KyivFinancial Times - 2h -
Is King Charles the key to keeping Ukraine and US talking?
King Charles has been a key part of efforts to maintain relationships with Trump and Zelensky.BBC News - 23h -
Ex-US security officials urge funding for science research to keep up with China
Appeal from officials, including two senior figures from Trump’s first term, comes amid reports National Science Foundation’s budget will be slashed. US politics live – latest updates Chuck ...The Guardian - 6d -
Military briefing: Ukraine to run out of US weapons by summer
White House decision to halt military aid means Kyiv’s armoury will be depleted in ‘two to three months’Financial Times - 1h -
Ukraine's shock over US military aid pause
One Ukrainian politician urged Trump "not to play with these dangerous issues because we're talking about lives".BBC News - 16m -
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 - Feb. 22 -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s troops regain village near Pokrovsk where ISW says Russians falter
Moscow claims recapture of some Russian territory held by Ukrainian troops in Kursk; ‘security guarantees’ hole in US-Ukraine mineral deal. What we know on day 1,100. Ukrainian troops on Wednesday ...The Guardian - 5d -
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Not good for both sides’ says Zelenskyy of stunning Trump exchange
Zelenskyy regrets clash but says Kyiv won’t enter peace talks without security guarantees against another offensive. What we know on day 1,102. See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage After an ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy willing to ‘restore dialogue’ with Trump as European leaders head to UK for defence summit
European heads of government and leaders of Canada and Turkey will attend talks aimed at presenting a united front on Ukraine crisis. What we know on day 1,103. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Trump trusts Putin to 'keep his word' and more takeaways from Starmer meet on Ukraine
President Trump hosted United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday for discussions focused on the Russia-Ukraine war.ABC News - 4d -
Starmer to warn Trump that peace in Ukraine needs US military cover
UK prime minister heads for Washington as president reiterates need for Europe to provide the security for KyivFinancial Times - 5d -
Russia could reinvade Ukraine without US security guarantees, Starmer warns
UK prime minister faces major diplomatic effort to get president on board after he said no plans for US ‘backstop’. Keir Starmer has warned that Vladimir Putin could invade Ukraine again unless the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Keir Starmer to press Donald Trump on US military back-up to Ukraine
Also in today’s newsletter, what lawyers are saying about the US president’s ‘gold card’ visa schemeFinancial Times - 4d -
Ukraine offers rare earth deal to Trump for more US military aid
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industryABC News - Feb. 11 -
BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.BBC News - 6d -
Fact-checking Trump's claims on amount of US aid to Ukraine
President Donald Trump, as he navigates the Russia-Ukraine war, is making false claims about the amount of aid the U.S. has given to support Ukraine.ABC News - 5d -
US suspends all military aid to Ukraine in wake of Trump-Zelenskyy row
Decision affects ammunition, vehicles and other equipment including weapons in transit. The Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in ...The Guardian - 10h -
What military aid was the US giving Ukraine before the Trump administration pause?
The US has provided $65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion . The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 ...The Guardian - 7h -
What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine
It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale.BBC News - 3h -
Trump administration briefing: pro-Ukraine rallies across US as Trump officials fume at Zelenskyy
Protesters took to the streets in New York, Los Angeles and Boston, with hundreds gathering to express support for Ukraine and its president– key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China
China and Canada retaliate after tariffs come into effect – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with the country’s ...The Guardian - 9h -
US votes against UN resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war
The U.S. voted against a resolution condemning Russia as the aggressor in the war in Ukraine that passed the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, marking three years since Russia’s launched ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
US drives Ukraine war measure through UN with Russian backing
Security Council resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to conflict deals further blow to western unityFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
FirstFT: US drives UN resolution on Ukraine war with Russian backing
Also in today’s newsletter, US companies left out of defence stock rally and BP abandons pledge to cut oil and gas outputFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
US breaks with UN and G7 allies over Ukraine war measures
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead next week as plannedFinancial Times - 6d -
The US is now the enemy of the west
Washington has decided to abandon both Ukraine and its postwar role in the worldFinancial Times - 6d -
Flow of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine Has Nearly Stopped and May End Completely
The Biden administration saw the $67 billion in military assistance it provided to Kyiv as essential. Trump sees any further aid as leverage.The New York Times - 3d -
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