9 h. ago Macron risks row with Trump after saying US will ‘betray Ukraine’ in leaked call with EU leaders

The phone call leaked in the German media has revealed a rift between Europe and Washington

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9 h. ago Macron reportedly warned Zelenskyy US may ‘betray Ukraine on territory’

Der Spiegel quotes leaked call in which European leaders voice doubts about Washington’s approach to peace talksEmmanuel Macron has reportedly warned Volodymyr Zelenskyy that “there is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine on territory, without clarity on security guarantees”, the German magazine Der Spiegel reported, quoting a leaked note from a recent call with several European leaders.Der Spiegel said it had obtained an English summary of Monday’s call, featuring what it said were direct quotations from European heads of government in which they expressed fundamental doubts about Washington’s approach to the talks. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Macron 'tells European leaders 'there's a chance the US will betray Ukraine' according to leaked transcript'

The French president is said to have told allies that Washington may try to force a carve-up of Ukraine to appease Vladimir Putin.

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14 h. ago Macron reportedly warned European leaders ‘there is a chance that the US will betray Ukraine’ – Europe live

German magazine Der Spiegel has reported the warning, quoting a leaked note from a recent call between the European leadersBut on a more serious note, we are hearing that German chancellor Friedrich Merz has postponed his planned visit to Norway scheduled for Friday and will travel to Brussels instead.Merz will travel to Belgium for a private dinner with Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, his spokesperson said in comments reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago France to start intercepting small boats carrying migrants in English Channel after pressure from UK

Policy change follows a letter sent by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to French president Emmanuel Macron reportedly saying ‘we have no effective deterrent in the Channel’

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1 week ago Ukraine makes significant changes to US ‘peace plan’, sources say

Some of Russia’s maximalist demands have been removed from original 28-point proposal, it is understoodEurope live – latest updatesUkraine has significantly amended the US “peace plan” for Ukraine, removing some of Russia’s maximalist demands, people familiar with the negotiations said, as European leaders warned on Monday that no deal could be reached quickly.Volodymyr Zelenskyy may meet Donald Trump in the White House later this week, they indicated, amid a flurry of calls between Kyiv and Washington. Ukraine is also pressing for Europe to be involved in the talks. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump tells Zelenskyy 'he can fight his little heart out' in 'final offer' update

US President Donald Trump has delivered a warning to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his comments over the proposed peace plan from the United States

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1 week ago Trump warns Zelenskyy 'he'll have to like' peace deal or 'just keep fighting'

US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over his peace plan during his first meeting with New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House.

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1 week ago President Zelensky says he won't 'betray' Ukraine as he faces impossible Trump peace plan dilemma

‘Now is one of the most difficult moments of our history’, says Ukraine President as US tells him to sign up to losing territory or lose arms

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1 week ago Surrender by Thursday: Zelensky insists he will 'not betray Ukraine'... but faces impossible choice after US sets peace deal deadline and Kyiv insider says 28

The 28-point plan that the U.S. has presented to Ukraine endorses some of Moscow's demands and leaves security guarantees for Kyiv vague.

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1 week ago Ukraine risks losing key partner or its dignity, warns Zelenskyy, as Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline to accept deal – Europe live

US president says ‘Thursday is an appropriate time’ in radio interview as Ukrainian leader weighs up US proposalGerman Bild tabloid is also reporting that Merz is expected to hold a phone call not only with Zelenskyy, but also with the US president, Donald Trump.Mind you: there’s been no official confirmation yet. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ukraine faces choice of losing ‘dignity’ or American support, Zelenskyy warns

President says country at ‘one of the most difficult moments in our history’ after US-Russian peace plan

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