G7 nations still discussing joint statement on third anniversary of Ukraine war – as it happened

This blog has now closed. In the meantime you can read our full report on French President Emmanuel Macron’s talks with Donald Trump here and all our coverage of the war in Ukraine here.
The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.
She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.”
Continue reading...
Read more at The Guardian
-
Ukraine Marks Third Anniversary of War With Little Fanfare
For Ukrainians, Feb. 24 was a day to remember, without major ceremony, what has been lost in the three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion.The New York Times - 11h -
Performance marks third anniversary of Ukraine war
Yahoo News - 9h -
EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine
European Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of UkraineABC News - 5d -
U.S. Objects to Calling Russia ‘Aggressor’ in G7 Statement on Ukraine Invasion
The American opposition to a draft of a Group of 7 statement marking the third anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine comes after President Trump blamed Kyiv for starting the war.The New York Times - 3d -
Ukraine’s uncertain future on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion
G7 nations gather to discuss an end to the conflict, French and UK leaders meet Trump and Hollywood hosts the OscarsFinancial Times - 1d -
Tuesday Briefing: The Ukraine War’s 3rd Anniversary
Plus, letting resorts run wild.The New York Times - 4h -
Ella Baron on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
In Russia, Anniversary of Ukraine War Draws Little Public Mention
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is not scheduled to attend any events on Monday to mark the anniversary of the full-scale invasion that he ordered.The New York Times - 12h -
FirstFT: Europe and US diplomats clash over Ukraine on war’s anniversary
Also in today’s newsletter, Starbucks announces 1,100 job cuts, and Spain calls for EU to forge China policy without USFinancial Times - 2h
More from The Guardian
-
Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – live
OPM says federal workers not obliged to respond despite Musk’s that ignoring email would be considered resignation. Here’s a little more on Dan Bongino , the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has ...The Guardian - 1h -
Germany election: Merz says it’s ‘five to midnight’ for Europe
Leader of victorious conservative alliance says continent must build defence capability as US moves towards ‘America alone’ motto. The man expected to be Germany’s next chancellor has said Europe ...The Guardian - 5h -
Karla Sofía Gascón to attend Oscars despite tweet controversy
The Emilia Pérez best actress nominee will be at Sunday’s ceremony with Netflix paying for all expenses incurred. The Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón is reportedly set to attend this Sunday’s ...The Guardian - 5h -
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 - 4h -
Mars once had an ocean with sandy beaches, researchers say
China’s Zhurong rover finds evidence of shoreline buried deep underground. Mars may not seem like a prime holiday spot with its arid landscape and punishing radiation levels, but it once boasted ...The Guardian - 1h
More in World
-
Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – live
OPM says federal workers not obliged to respond despite Musk’s that ignoring email would be considered resignation. Here’s a little more on Dan Bongino , the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has ...The Guardian - 1h -
3 American women found dead in a Belize hotel may have overdosed on drugs, police say
Officials say three American women have been found dead over the weekend in a beach resort in BelizeABC News - 1h -
Weather forecasting takes big step forward with Europe’s new AI system
Predictions for up to 15 days ahead expected to improve tracking of extreme eventsFinancial Times - 1h -
UK to name and shame tech firms in online misogyny crackdown
Regulator Ofcom publishing plan intended to reduce abuse of women on social media platformsFinancial Times - 1h -
Creative industries protest against UK plan about AI and copyright
Government’s proposals could make it easier to train artificial intelligence models using artists’ worksFinancial Times - 1h