Sir Keir Starmer will be accompanying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington tomorrow for his crunch meeting with Donald Trump after the US leader faced pressure to include Europe in …
Russia
News and analysis on Russia — including the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s leadership, international sanctions, foreign policy, cyber operations, and relations with the UK and NATO.
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Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump that Russia would end the war in Ukraine if Kyiv surrendered the entire Donetsk region, outlining his territorial demands during their high-stakes summit in …
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Politics
Trump and Zelensky Set for First Meeting Since Explosive ‘World War 3’ Oval Office Row
by James CarterPresident Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet in Washington on Monday, marking their first encounter since a fiery Oval Office confrontation in February that saw the US …
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Politics
Trump Says ‘One Big Thing’ Blocks Ukraine Peace Deal After Alaska Summit with Putin
by James CarterPresident Donald Trump has revealed that “just one obstacle” prevented a peace agreement being reached with Vladimir Putin during their high-stakes Alaska summit on Friday, placing responsibility squarely on Ukrainian …
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News
Lavrov sparks fury by wearing Soviet CCCP shirt to Putin-Trump summit as Ukraine watches in dismay
by Darren SmithRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sparked outrage by arriving at the crucial Putin-Trump summit in Alaska wearing a provocative Soviet Union sweatshirt emblazoned with “CCCP” – a move widely …
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Royals
King Charles uses VJ Day speech to deliver stark warning about modern conflicts as world leaders prepare for Alaska summit
by James CarterKing Charles has used his powerful VJ Day address to send a stark message about current global conflicts, warning that “war’s true cost extends beyond battlefields” in a pointed reference …
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Politics
Starmer to Welcome Zelensky at Downing Street as Trump Warns Putin of ‘Severe Consequences’ Over Ukraine War
by James CarterUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street this morning in a carefully co-ordinated show of support ahead of Friday’s crucial summit …
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Politics
Trump Leaves Zelensky ‘Jittery’ Over Territory Demands Ahead of Crucial Putin Summit in Alaska
by Darren SmithPresident Donald Trump left Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders with jitters after a virtual call Wednesday to discuss his vital meeting in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin. …
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Politics
Trump Says ‘Very Good Chance’ of Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting as Ukraine Crisis Dominates Virtual Summit
by Tara WhitmanDonald Trump has revealed there is a “very good chance” of arranging a historic meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy following emergency talks with European leaders today. The US …
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Politics
Zelensky Warns Trump That Putin Is ‘Bluffing’ About Peace as European Leaders Rally to Shape Alaska Summit
by Darren SmithUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin is “bluffing” about his desire to end the war, as European leaders scrambled to influence the outcome of Friday’s …