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Starmer: Talks to turn Ukraine peace force from concept to military plan

The Prime Minister said the ‘timetable now is coming into focus’ after talks between the US and Russia.

Evening Standard

Lammy calls for Putin to accept unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine

Military leaders from Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘coalition of the willing’ were discussing a peacekeeping force to protect any deal to end the war.

Evening Standard

Military must modernise to ‘earn’ post-war prosperity once again, says minister

The armed forces minister said increasing defence spending to 2.5% was the start of a much bigger process of building a modern military.

Evening Standard

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Trump Clashes With European Leaders as Starmer Pushes for Ukraine Peace

Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on European leaders just as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sought to reassure Parliament that the U.S. President

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Trump slams Zelenskyy for saying end of Ukraine war could be ‘far away’

US president reignites criticism of Ukrainian leader, days after berating him in the Oval Office.

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Minerals deal ‘not enough’ of security guarantee for Ukraine on its own: Starmer

Mr Zelensky told reporters at the weekend that he is prepared to stand down in exchange for Nato membership.

Evening Standard

Lord Peter Mandelson slapped down by minister after saying Ukraine should commit to ceasefire before Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky should give his ‘unequivocal backing’ to the US President’s initiative, the UK ambassador to the US said

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Peter Mandelson’s Ukraine comments ‘not government policy’, minister says

Ambassador to US rebuffed for saying Zelenskyy should give ‘unequivocal backing’ to Trump’s peace efforts

The Guardian - UK

UK plays down French ‘one-month truce’ proposal for Ukraine

Armed forces minister Luke Pollard said various options are on the table but insisted no plan has been agreed.

Evening Standard

British peace troops in Ukraine attacked by Russian army would respond under ‘defensive rules,' says minister

European leaders are still seeking a US security guarantee ‘backstop’ for a peace-keeping mission in Ukraine

Evening Standard

Trump criticises European leaders at Starmer’s Ukraine summit for saying they need US support – as it happened

US president claims admission that Europe needs US help to deter Russia ‘not great in terms of a show of strength’

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson’s comments on Ukraine ‘not Government policy’, says minister

Lord Mandelson, the UK’s ambassador in Washington, suggested Ukraine should commit to a ceasefire and ‘defy the Russians to follow’.

The Independent UK

Zelensky should give in to Trump and commit to ceasefire before Putin, says Mandelson in clash with No 10

The UK’s envoy in Washington said Ukraine must sign Donald Trump’s minerals deal and declare a ceasefire in its war against Russia

The Independent UK

More than 1,000 British staff cut from key Ukraine troop training programme

Exclusive: As of January, there were just 369 UK staff working on the British-led programme that has trained over 51,000 Ukrainian soldiers to resist Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion

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The Independent UK

First MPs U-turn on support for assisted dying bill after High Court judge safeguard removed

Exclusive: The Independent has seen a list of 142 MPs who voted in favour of assisted dying at second reading and could now change their vote as a result of Kim Leadbeater’s amendment

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Military to fast-track recruitment of ‘cyber warriors’ as online threat grows

The UK’s armed forces have seen 90,000 cyber attacks in the last two years, according to the Ministry of Defence.

The Guardian - UK

MoD urgently recalls 120,000 pieces of military body armour after cracks found

Exclusive: Armour was supposed to be replaced in 2023 but that was delayed by four years under previous government

The Independent UK

Minister urged to reveal timeline for increase in defence spending

MPs will have to wait until the spring for a spending plan, according to defence minister Luke Pollard.

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Armed Forces commissioner expected to be in place in 2026, defence minister says

All candidates put forward for the role, which will act as ‘an independent champion’ for the Armed Forces, will undergo ‘robust scrutiny’.

Evening Standard

2,600 UK personnel to join Nato exercise amid ‘unshakeable commitment’ to bloc

Armed forces minister Luke Pollard said the Government ‘wants the UK to be Nato’s leading European nation’.

Evening Standard

Senior Tory MP calls on Government to fast-track Ukraine’s Nato membership

Father of the House Sir Edward Leigh said the UK should “stiffen the sinews” when it comes to the US president-elect.

The Independent UK

Trump tensions with Starmer increase over Chagos deal amid fears of nuclear weapons ban

Exclusive: Trump team see Chagos deal row as ‘day one issue’ for new administration as it is unclear whether nuclear weapons will still be allowed at the Diego Garcia base

Evening Standard

Farage calls for referendum on Chagos Islands as he criticises ‘rotten’ deal

Several opposition MPs raised concerns over the agreement between the UK and Mauritius.

The Independent UK

UK-trained elite commandos approached to fight for Russia against Ukraine

Investigation: The UK trained and paid special forces to fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan. As hundreds of these fighters live in danger while Britain delays decisions on whether to give them sanctuary, the UK’s adversaries are circling. Holly Bancroft, Fahim Abed, May Bulman and Jessica Purkiss report

The Independent UK

UK announces £7.5m in military aid for Ukraine on 1000th day of war

The UK will provide the cash to the country for new attack and surveillance drones, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.

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