Europe's Peace Plan - QuikReader

What hurdles does Europe's peace plan for Ukraine face?

Whatever words are used to frame the plan, enormous challenges lie ahead, the BBC's Frank Gardner writes.

BBC News - 13h

Can Europe secure peace in Ukraine without the US?

With relations between Washington and Kyiv in tatters, we examine what can realistically be achieved for Zelenskyy. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Britain and France are trying, with ...

The Guardian - 1d

UK and France to work with Ukraine on peace plan

Starmer says European initiative would then be discussed with White House

Financial Times - 1d

Europe should hijack Trump’s revolutionary plans for the world

Liberal nationalists must respond with imagination to US policies rather than gripe at being cut out of Ukraine talks

Financial Times - 3d

The papers: UK ramps up defence budget and Europe's 'fight for peace'

The government's increase in defence spending and developments between Ukraine and the US dominate Wednesday's papers.

BBC News - 6d

The Papers: 'Ukraine peace in weeks' and 'killer planned school shooting'

Several of Tuesday's papers focus on Donald Trump's comments on seeking a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

BBC News - Feb. 25

UK and France to prepare Ukraine peace plan for Trump, Starmer says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. on Saturday, straight from his visit to Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

ABC News - 1d

UK and France to present Ukraine peace plan to Trump, PM says

Sir Keir Starmer also says he believes the US president wants peace, despite last week's Oval Office row with Ukraine's leader.

BBC News - 1d

Starmer’s plan for peace in Ukraine: key takeaways from London summit

UK prime minister and a host of leaders, including Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met to discuss ending the war. Europe is “at a crossroads in history”, said Keir Starmer as he hosted 18 leaders at a ...

The Guardian - 1d

Europe’s Moon plans at risk as Trump team reviews Nasa’s Artemis project

Programme aims to beat China in returning humans to lunar surface

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Europe has a lot to do before it can exert real influence on a Ukraine peace deal

The continent’s role in any ceasefire will be limited unless countries commit more to Kyiv and the Zelenskyy-Trump relationship is repaired. Ukraine war: live updates Europe and the UK are ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 war

ABC News - 1d

Europe wants to broker peace in Ukraine — and between Trump and Kyiv after the White House fiasco

European allies are gathering again on Monday to try to bolster support for Ukraine and build bridges between Kyiv and Washington after an Oval Office fiasco.

CNBC - 14h

Tusk says European leaders heading to London to discuss joint plans on defence – Europe live

Polish prime minister says EU leaders will meet on Sunday and calls for greater defence mobilisation across Europe. The London summit is understood to be still in planning and would serve as a ...

The Guardian - 6d

The art of the peace deal

Can talks between the US and Russia reach a lasting settlement over Ukraine? So far, argues historian Margaret MacMillan, the signs are not looking good

Financial Times - 3d

Defending Europe without the US

European capitals are attempting to fill the security gap

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Is Europe about to soar?

The future of the world might depend on its success

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Ukraine Is Europe’s War Now

Ukraine wants a peace deal — it just doesn’t want to end up destroyed by peace’s terms.

The New York Times - 1d

Zelenskyy ready to exchange presidency for peace

Ukraine's president told ABC News that security guarantees are his priority.

ABC News - Feb. 23

Can Starmer and Macron win the peace?

And, Trump criticises Zelensky again online.

BBC News - 11h

Europe should be flattered by Maga’s attacks

A central goal of Trump’s henchmen is to defang the EU’s regulatory power for the benefit of American Big Tech

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Europe needs Friedrich Merz to succeed

The first moves by Germany’s chancellor-designate are bold and encouraging

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Trump and Europe Clashed Over Ukraine

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The New York Times - Feb. 24

The Tories discover that Britain is located in Europe

The lesson of this world-changing month is that geography matters — despite what the Brexit campaign claimed

Financial Times - 5d

Zelensky says he'd step down 'if it brings peace'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he would step down from the presidency if it meant achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine. “If to achieve peace, you really need me to give up ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

The unseen map that promised to bring peace to the Middle East

In 2008, Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged the Palestinian leader to agree to a two-state solution. The map he drew has never been revealed to media - until now.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Macron, Trump offer contrasting paths to peace in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron met with President Trump at the White House on Monday, marking three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. The meeting came after European powers were excluded from ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Zelenskyy aims for a ceasefire with Trump before discussing peace

Also in this newsletter: why the EU shouldn’t let itself be bullied on tech regulation

Financial Times - 4d

Erdoğan makes risky bet on peace with Kurds

Call for peace by Kurdish leader being held in Turkish jail is first step in complex web of negotiations

Financial Times - 3d

Pope Francis had peaceful night, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after spending a peaceful night at the hospital. The 88-year-old has been hospitalized for two weeks with pneumonia. He was put on a ventilator Friday after ...

CBS News - 2d