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In a frightening new era, Starmer has made his move – and may have found his calling

Diverting money from aid to the military is a grim expedient in a crisis that will surely define this prime minister’s legacy, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

This is a hard choice. We believe in foreign aid – but we have to make cuts. We must keep the UK safe

Putin’s Russia is a threat to all Europe, including the UK. Vital aid work will be hit as we spend more on defence, but we must deal with the world as it is, says foreign secretary David Lammy

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Trump’s realignment: the geopolitical plates are moving. Brace for further shocks

Editorial: In siding with Russia at the UN, the US has laid bare the extent of the shift. Bilateral visits cannot disguise the underlying crisis

The Guardian - UK

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UK Set to Rejoin EU Talks for Powerful New 'Bank' to Boost Defence Spending

The Government is set to join high-level discussions with the EU this week over a groundbreaking Europe-wide defense funding scheme.

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Kremlin casts doubt on Trump claim Russia would accept European troops in Ukraine

Spokesperson reiterates position as sources say Putin is committed to Russian control of Ukraine’s political future

The Guardian - UK

UK Prime Minister Pledges Increased Defense Spending By 2027

UK Prime Minister announces defense spending increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, emphasizing support for Ukraine and NATO alliance in response to European ins...

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Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting prioritizes ‘real’ independence from the US − but what does that mean and is it achievable?

Germany’s presumptive new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, faces challenges both at home and overseas following his conservative alliance’s election victory on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Keir Starmer bows to Trump pressure and increases UK defence spending by slashing foreign aid

The move has sparked a furious row with senior Labour figures accusing the PM of 'abandoning the poorest in the world', as David Maddox and Kate Devlin report

The Independent UK

European Leaders Discuss Support For Ukraine Amid Russian Invasion

European and Canadian leaders meet in Ukraine to discuss Russia's invasion, peace talks, and Ukraine's EU and NATO aspirations amidst shifting U.S. policies.

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Nato planes scrambled as Russia launches fresh wave of attacks on Ukraine

Ukraine’s military says it shot down six out of seven missiles and 133 out of 213 drones, while another 79 drones did not reach their targets

Evening Standard

Trump and Macron's awkward handshakes at White House meeting go viral

The leaders meet in Washington to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine and the potential end to Russia’s military action

Evening Standard

Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition

Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

Al Jazeera

Britain’s insistence on total Ukrainian victory was misguided – it’s time for a realistic compromise

By refusing to back negotiations for the past three years, the UK has become irrelevant to the search for peace – we must change course, says crossbench peer Robert Skidelsky

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Keir Starmer’s plan to send British troops to Ukraine divides opinion

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Readers are split on the prime minister’s proposals for a European ‘reassurance force’, debating Britain's military readiness, war escalation risks, and the UK’s duty to counter Russia

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Kemi Badenoch to demand Tories be willing to steamroll international law

The Tory leader will advocate a ‘need to disengage’ from international bodies if they are ‘taken over by activists or by autocratic regimes’

Evening Standard

Badenoch to advocate putting British interests first in foreign policy speech

The Tory leader will also advocate a ‘need to disengage’ from international bodies if they are ‘taken over by activists or by autocratic regimes’.

The Independent UK

Europe must prepare to defend itself as US support for Nato wanes

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As President Trump’s policies shift towards Russia, Europe is going to have to pay a price and bear some burdens if it wishes to stay free. Has it the resolve to unite and succeed?

Evening Standard

Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine, Trump suggests

Sir Keir Starmer has previously said that he would be willing to put British troops on the ground as part of security guarantees.

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Evening Standard

Jeremy Hunt says welfare cuts would let Starmer commit to 3% defence spend now

Mr Hunt said the UK raising defence spending to match the US relative to GDP would secure the future of Ukraine and of Nato.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer has the backing of Britons to stand up to Trumpism. At the White House, he should do so

The PM will not and should not pick a fight with the president. But it is his duty to go there upholding British and European values, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine to lead agenda during Washington talks between top EU and US diplomats

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is expected to travel to the United States on Tuesday for talks in Washington with her counterpart Marco Rubio as US president Donald Trump continues his push with the Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end Russia's three-year war in Ukraine.

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U.S. And Ukraine Clash Over U.N. Resolution On Russia-Ukraine War

The U.S. proposes a U.N. resolution on the Russia-Ukraine war, differing from Ukraine's stance. Tensions rise as conflicting resolutions are presented.

The Independent UK

Could Nato soon be over – and what might replace it?

Powerful leaders have begun to publicly question the organisation’s future

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Germany's Chancellor-Elect Friedrich Merz Prioritizes European Independence From USA

Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor-elect, advocates for Europe's independence from the U.S. and emphasizes strengthening European defense capabilities.

The Conversation

Why justice for Ukraine must be at the forefront of peace negotiations

On Feb. 18, representatives from Russia and the United States met in Saudi Arabia to determine if peace in Ukraine is possible. Ukrainian representatives were not invited.

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