The choice by the Trump administration of Saudi Arabia as the location for key talks on Ukraine underscores how far the Kingdom has come diplomatically from the near pariah state…
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UK: Europe must ‘step up’ on Ukraine, says Starmer
Europe must “step up” its defence capabilities to face the “generational” security challenge posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said. It comes after…
Germany: Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference
A series of US declarations rocked last week’s Munich Security Conference and caused discord among the European politicians in attendance. Now US and Russian officials are expected to meet in…
USA: Trump says he could meet Putin ‘soon’ as Ukraine, Europe reel from outreach
United States President Donald Trump has said he could meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “very soon” as officials from the countries prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on…
France: Europe and UK plan to persuade Trump they’re relevant to Ukraine’s future
Europe’s leaders are scrambling. Their hastily convened security summit in Paris on Monday is proof of that. They are still reeling from not being invited by the US to talks…
UK: PM Keir Starmer ready’ to put troops on ground in Ukraine to protect peace
Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “ready and willing” to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine to help guarantee its security as part of a peace deal.…
UK: US isolation threatens global democracy, warns Major
Sir John Major has warned that democracy is under threat as the United States steps back from its leading role in the world. The former prime minister told the BBC…
UK: ‘No durable peace’ in Ukraine if Europe not in talks – Jonathan Reynolds
There can be “no durable peace” in Ukraine without European nations, particularly Ukrainians, taking part in talks to end the war with Russia, the business secretary has told the BBC.…
Saudi Arabia: Top US envoy to meet Russian officials for Ukraine peace talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to meet Russian officials in Saudi Arabia in the coming days for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, US officials say.…
France: European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine
European leaders are set to gather next week for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine, in response to concerns the US is moving ahead with Russia on peace…