70 m. ago Europe ‘ready to step up’ as Kremlin welcomes Donald Trump decision to pause aid for Ukraine – Europe live

EU ready to increase defence spending and military capabilities as Kremlin welcomes US ‘contribution’ to the cause of peaceNew EU plans to strengthen Europe’s defence industry and increase military capabilities could mobilise close to €800bn ($841.4bn), EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday in Brussels.The EU will propose to give member states more fiscal space for defence investments, as well as €150bn euros in loans for those investments, and will aim to mobilise private capital as well, Reuters reports von der Leyen said Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Britain will not be ‘bounced’ over Ukraine peace, Angela Rayner insists as Europe reels from US aid 'pause'

Deputy PM says Starmer remains ‘laser-focused’ on securing lasting peace for Ukraine as Europe reels from Trump’s move

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2 h. ago MP warns Donald Trump could be 'Russian asset' after US President halts military aid to Ukraine

Trump has ordered a "temporary" pause to military aid being sent to Ukraine after his public row with Volodymyr Zelensky.

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3 h. ago Angela Rayner speaks out after Donald Trump 'pauses' US military aid to Ukraine

'We have to have peace'

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3 h. ago Donald Trump pauses Ukraine aid: How long will the pause by the US last and what has the UK said?

Overnight the White House said it was pausing all military aid to Ukraine

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3 h. ago Donald Trump blasted for 'strengthening hand of aggressor' Vladimir Putin by halting military aid to Ukraine

France and Poland criticise Trump’s move as JD Vance says Europe needs to be ‘realistic’ on the Ukraine war

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3 h. ago Donald Trump orders US military aid to Ukraine to be paused after Oval Office row

Donald Trump has ordered to stop US military aid for Ukraine after his row with Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office.

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3 h. ago UK 'remains absolutely committed' despite Donald Trump 'pausing' further military aid to Ukraine

'We’re absolutely committed to securing a lasting peace in Ukraine. We're engaging with our allies in support of that goal'

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4 h. ago Ukraine latest LIVE: Donald Trump pauses military aid in 'catastrophic' new blow

Following a dressing down in front of the world's news media in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has further attacked President Volodymyr Zelensky by "pausing" US military aid to Ukraine

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5 h. ago JD Vance blasts Volodymyr Zelensky for having a 'certain sense of entitlement'

Following Donald Trump's move to pause military aid to Ukraine, JD Vance weighed in on the situation - and said Volodymyr Zelensky isn't ready to engage in Mr Trump's "policy" of peace

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5 h. ago Donald Trump halts US military aid to Ukraine and demands 'commitment to peace' from Volodymyr Zelensky

JD Vance says Europe needs to be ‘realistic’ on the Ukraine war after Trump administration announces pause to military aid

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5 h. ago Democrats condemn Trump’s pause on aid to Ukraine as Zelensky is hit with vicious attacks on X

Democratic politicians condemned the decision, while Republicans offered mixed reactions

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6 h. ago How reliant is Ukraine on US weapons as Trump pauses all military aid after Zelensky clash?

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky maintains that US support is vital to protecting his country against ongoing Russian aggression

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7 h. ago What military aid was the US giving Ukraine before the Trump administration pause?

The US has provided $65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s February 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause Monday on aid to Kyiv.Then-president Joe Biden approved the assistance, reaffirming what the state department called America’s “unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago JD Vance issues fresh Zelensky criticism as Trump pauses US aid to Ukraine

Defence Secretary John Healey is expected to visit the US later this week for talks with his counterpart Pete Hegseth.

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8 h. ago Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China

China and Canada retaliate after tariffs come into effect – key US politics stories from Monday at a glanceDonald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, last week, according to US media reports.Vance told Fox News in an interview recorded before the announcement on Monday that giving Washington an economic interest in the future of Ukraine will serve as a security guarantee for the country that Russia invaded in February 2022. “If you want real security guarantees, if you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again, the very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine,” Vance said in the interview. “That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years,” he added. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago US has suspended all military aid to Ukraine, White House official says, in wake of Trump

Decision affects ammunition, vehicles and other equipment including weapons in transitThe Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, a White House official has said, blocking billions in crucial shipments as the White House piles pressure on Ukraine to sue for peace with Vladimir Putin.The decision affects deliveries of ammunition, vehicles, and other equipment including shipments agreed to when Joe Biden was president. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Trump news live: Trump pauses Ukraine military aid; Vance sits down with Hannity after Zelensky clash

Aid pause comes as U.S. moves closer to Russia in negotiations on ending war in Ukraine

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10 h. ago Trump pauses all US military aid to Ukraine days after Oval Office blowup with Zelensky as he issues shock ultimatum

President Donald Trump is putting a pause on all military aid to Ukraine and issuing an ultimatum to President Volodymyr Zelensky after their Oval Office meeting blew up on Friday.

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11 h. ago Donald Trump orders US military aid for Ukraine to STOP after Volodymyr Zelensky row

Donald Trump has pressured Volodymyr Zelensky on Russia talks with his latest move, which comes days after the US President's bullying in the Oval Office at the White House

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