7 h. ago Coalition of the willing must be ‘robust’ to deal with Russia, warns ex

Ben Hodges says multinational force to aid Ukraine would need thousands of troops to stop Russia breaking ceasefireAn Anglo-French led stabilisation force for Ukraine would have to deploy thousands of combat troops if it is to successfully dissuade Russia from breaking a post-war ceasefire, according to a former commanding general of the US army in Europe.Ben Hodges said the proposed multinational force, discussed this week by the British and French leaders with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris, had to be robust enough to deal with likely Kremlin-orchestrated provocations. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Starmer says MPs to get vote on deploying UK peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Labour prime minister has signed historic deal to deploy armed forces to enforce any ceasefire with Russia – with Trump’s blessing

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9 h. ago 'Unusual' symptom young people often dismiss may be dementia sign

Dementia experts have highlighted key signs and symptoms following the death of Britain’s youngest dementia patient at the age of 24

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21 h. ago Starmer warned Ukraine will need more than 50,000 troops on the ground

Sir Richard Shirreff hit out at Britain’s defence spending, despite Labour prime minister’s pledge to increase it to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, as he said a ‘government without a sword is useless’

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21 h. ago Putin and Trump accused of secret deal to swap Ukraine for Venezuela

A US National Security expert has warned Russia may capitalise on the US capture of Venezuelan dictator Maduro to make a major move against Ukraine, reviving concerns about an alleged 2019 proposal

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22 h. ago MPs to get vote on deploying UK peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Labour prime minister has signed historic deal to deploy armed forces to enforce any ceasefire with Russia – with Trump’s blessing

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23 h. ago UK’s peacekeeping force in Ukraine needs ‘serious numbers’ to face down Russia, former Nato chief warns

Sir Richard Shirreff said a ‘government without a sword is useless’ as he hit out at Britain’s defence spending despite Labour prime minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to increase it to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035

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23 h. ago How to know you have an alcohol problem, by one of Britain's leading doctors. The REAL sign that you're addicted

There's a possibility that someone who is unable to complete Dry January has an alcohol problem. But not for the reason you might think.

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26 h. ago British troops sent to Ukraine must be ready to fight Vladimir Putin's army, says ex

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have announced that the UK and France will put boots on the ground to keep the peace in Ukraine if the war ends

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26 h. ago A key hurdle to Ukraine peace deal has been overcome thanks to Britain and France – this is what’s next

Zelensky himself has admitted that a ceasefire is unlikely given Moscow’s refusal to accede on its demands. But a pledge by the UK and France to deploy troops in Ukraine if there is a peace deal represents progress, writes Bel Trew

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39 h. ago Britain signs historic deal to deploy troops inside Ukraine – with Trump’s blessing

Starmer and Macron commit to military guarantee of any peace deal with Russia

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39 h. ago UK and France ‘ready to deploy troops’ to Ukraine after ceasefire

Trilateral declaration of intent signed after ‘coalition of the willing’ summit in Paris with plan to establish military hubsBritain and France have declared they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine in the aftermath of a peace deal, a major new commitment that has been under discussion for months, although one which Russia is likely to block forcefully.The announcement came after a summit in Paris hosted by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, and attended by more than two dozen leaders of the states that make up the “coalition of the willing” of Ukrainian allies, plus the US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who said the US president “strongly stands” behind the security protocols. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago UK and France agree to deploy forces to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal – Europe live

Starmer and Macron ‘sign declaration of intent’ following Paris meeting Their statement also says they “will not stop defending” the UN Charter principles, “including sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders”.Nato has made clear that the Arctic region is a priority and European allies are stepping up.” Continue reading...

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42 h. ago ‘Coalition of the willing’ to give press update with US reportedly ready to support a post

European leaders hold press conference after Paris meeting earlier today with US officials Their statement also says they “will not stop defending” the UN Charter principles, “including sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders”.Nato has made clear that the Arctic region is a priority and European allies are stepping up.” Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Greenland belongs to its people, say European leaders, as coalition of willing meets to discuss Ukraine in Paris – Europe live

Danish PM and leaders of UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland allude to Trump threats of takeover and say principles of UN charter must be upheldTheir statement also says they “will not stop defending” the UN Charter principles, “including sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders”.Nato has made clear that the Arctic region is a priority and European allies are stepping up.” Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Coalition of the willing to discuss Ukraine security guarantees in Paris amid Trump threats over Greenland – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will talk with leaders including Starmer, Macron, Merz and Carney as well as US delegation led by Steve WitkoffBefore Venezuela, Witkoff last week had indicated progress in talks on measures to protect Ukraine against future Russian aggression.On 31 December, he had tweeted that the “productive” discussions with national security advisers of Ukraine, UK, France and Germany had focused on “strengthening security guarantees and developing effective deconfliction mechanisms to help end the war and ensure it does not restart.” Continue reading...

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48 h. ago What is Nato? Denmark warns Greenland invasion by US would end organisation

Nato would collapse if Donald Trump decides to occupy Greenland, warns the Danish PM

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51 h. ago Why managing Trump is far more important than defending international law for Starmer

Political editor David Maddox explains why Sir Keir Starmer could be the pivotal figure in Paris for the conference on Ukraine when European leaders know that they have to ‘manage’ Trump

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55 h. ago Progress for Ukraine talks in Paris uncertain with US focus shifting to Venezuela

Ukraine's allies are meeting in Paris to discuss security guarantees after a potential ceasefire with Russia

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69 h. ago Trump’s Venezuela invasion sets a perilous precedent | Kenneth Roth

If Trump can invade Venezuela, why can’t Putin invade Ukraine? Or Xi Jinping seize Taiwan?No matter how you slice it, Donald Trump’s invasion of Venezuela is an act of naked aggression. It is blatantly illegal and sets a disturbing precedent of indifference to national sovereignty that tyrants worldwide will be eager to exploit.The ostensible reason for the US president’s military incursion was to arrest Nicolás Maduro on criminal charges for drug trafficking. But that does not justify invading Venezuela to seize him. Continue reading...

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