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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 - 5d -
Starmer pledges boost in UK defense spending
Ukrainian Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged billions of dollars for defense spending before he met with President Trump at the White House. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.CBS News - 5d -
How Starmer can tread the Trump tightrope
Also in this week’s newsletter, delivering the skills needed to power an infrastructure boomFinancial Times - 5d -
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 -
Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to Washington
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has landed back in Britain with the satisfaction of a tricky mission not quite accomplished, but off to a flying startABC News - 4d -
Bringing fruits to Trump’s volcano: Starmer edition
The British prime minister must also be ready to play hardballFinancial Times - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Development minister resigns in protest at Starmer’s aid cuts
Move by Anneliese Dodds comes after prime minister announces plan to shift resources to defenceFinancial Times - 4d -
Starmer’s bid to save a western alliance in meltdown
The British prime minister believes he can still be a bridge between the Trump White House and Europe. But is this anything other than wishful thinking?Financial 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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
Starmer’s call for ‘coalition of the willing’ sends reminder to US
Phrase holds memories of 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq in which UK played supporting role. Russia-Ukraine war – latest updates Few resonant phrases are repeated in politics without a ...The Guardian - 2d -
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’s diplomacy on Ukraine wins him plaudits at home
Prime minister draws praise from Conservatives for his diplomatic effortsFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - Feb. 21 -
Trump administration briefing: Zelenskyy rejects US minerals demand; bomb threat sent to anti-Trump conference
From a fight over a $500bn minerals deal to Trump ‘surrendering to the Russians’ – here are the key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance. As Ukraine prepared to mark the third anniversary of ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI
From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Confusion continued on Monday over the demands ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Watch: White House holds briefing as Trump faces criticism over Ukraine moves
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed the press Tuesday afternoon, as President Trump's proposals to end the war between Russia and Ukraine raised eyebrows. Trump seemingly inched ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
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 -
Trump administration briefing: hundreds fired from US climate agency as Americans feel economy getting worse
Democrats warn that cutting jobs at Noaa ‘will cost American lives’ – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. The Trump administration has fired hundreds of workers at the National ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Trump administration briefing: Israeli hostage to visit White House; Russia admires US foreign policy
Eli Sharabi expected to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday; Kremlin says US views now ‘largely’ coincide with Moscow’s own foreign policy vision – key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance. The ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 15h -
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 -
Starmer to tell Trump that UK’s Chagos deal will avoid tensions with China
PM to claim if US rejects Mauritius’s claim to own the islands, Beijing will be drawn into the regional dispute. Keir Starmer is to urge Donald Trump to recognise that a US rejection of Mauritius’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet
UK prime minister aiming to cool escalating transatlantic row over war in Ukraine. Keir Starmer will not risk riling Donald Trump by challenging him over his attack on Ukraine’s president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
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 -
Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks
Kyiv ‘must be at the heart of negotiations’ says PM as foreign secretary announces new Russia sanctions. Keir Starmer has raised the stakes before a crucial meeting in Washington with the US ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
I'll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer tells Zelensky
The prime minister called Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for the second time in four days.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing
The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Starmer and Macron agree to show ‘united leadership in support of Ukraine’
UK prime minister and French president will separately meet Donald Trump this week. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed to show “united leadership in support of Ukraine” when they ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027ABC News - Feb. 25 -
Starmer must take baton from Macron in effort to sway Trump on Ukraine
UK and France need to convince US to align with them over Ukraine, while at the UN Trump openly sides with Russia. Keir Starmer, when he visits the White House on Thursday, will have to pick up the ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
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 - Feb. 25 -
U.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of G.D.P. by 2027, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is set to meet with President Trump on Thursday, said he would increase British spending on defense to 2.5 percent of G.D.P. by 2027.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
James Landale: Will Starmer's defence hike win over Trump?
The prime minister has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.BBC News - 6d