Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relations

The leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor

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Starmer leads with pragmatism and personal touch as Europe steps up

PM takes centre stage amid calls for new era of diplomacy but declines to point finger at chaos in the White House. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates After Friday’s calamitous scenes ...
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Trump says Starmer and Macron 'haven't done anything' to end Ukraine war

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BBC News - Feb. 22
Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing

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The New York Times - Feb. 23
Starmer must take baton from Macron in effort to sway Trump on Ukraine

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Europe Vows to Step Up Baltic Sea Security After a New Cable Break

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The New York Times - Feb. 21
Keir Starmer to press Donald Trump on US military back-up to Ukraine

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In renouncing aid and Europe, Starmer is sucking up to Trump | William Keegan

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