3 h. ago UK's Trump whisperer Peter Mandelson slapped down over Ukraine ceasefire remark

Peter Mandelson said during a TV interview that Ukraine should commit to a ceasefire before Russia does - but Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard said this is not the Government's policy

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7 h. ago Europe live: month’s truce in Ukraine would show if Putin was acting in good faith, says French minister

Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s foreign minister, picks up earlier suggestion of truce saying it would show if Putin were willing to start negotiations in earnestKeir Starmer says Europe ‘at crossroads in history’ and must support Ukrainein DublinThe Irish government has drafted legislation to remove a de facto ban on any more than 12 troops being deployed overseas as the country makes significant moves to bolster its bare and weak defence force.European Union is a project of peace, and the project of peace means that security and defence is necessarily a priority, because peace without defence is an illusion. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago 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’.

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21 h. ago UK signs £1.6 billion deal to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defence missiles

They can be used to attack enemy vehicles, boats, and drones.

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22 h. ago Tulsi Gabbard drops Ukraine bombshell after disastrous Trump and Zelensky White House meeting

Donald Trump's new DNI Tulsi Gabbard unleashed a verbal attack on Ukraine for 'cancelling elections,' wartime moves against churches and 'government control of the media.'

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25 h. ago Norway’s government breaks silence after major supplier says it will no longer refuel US Navy ships

"We have seen reports raising concerns about support for U.S. Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government's policy," Norway's Defence Minister Tore Sandvik said in a statement.

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25 h. ago Trump said Zelenskyy ‘does not have the cards’. But how well is he playing his own hand? | Olga Chyzh

The US president has no interest in countering aggressors. His short-termist game plan will cost America dearThe White House meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be remembered as far more than just a diplomatic disaster. It marked the end of international politics as we know it, and was a harbinger for the sunset of Pax Americana. Zelenskyy, reeling from the meeting, arrived in London on Saturday to attend a defence summit with other European leaders. Thanks to Trump’s performance, those leaders now have clarity on where the US government stands on the war in Ukraine – and, more broadly, on how US foreign policy may look in future.It is hard to overstate what a departure this is. Since the end of the second world war, the US has been the primary architect and guarantor of an intricate network of global institutions anchored by Nato, the World Trade Organization, and the International Monetary Fund. Together, these partners crafted a security umbrella whose benef...

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33 h. ago In renouncing aid and Europe, Starmer is sucking up to Trump | William Keegan

Last week’s much-trumpeted Anglo-US meeting has not reduced concerns about Ukraine, Nato or tariffs – or boosted confidence in the UK governmentMost people I know were ­concerned about the prospect of a second Trump presidency; but we did not have a vote. However, those Republicans who elected him should have been mindful of the old Chinese proverb: be careful what you wish for.A classic example has been provided recently in the columns of the New York Times. On 17 December, the rightwing columnist Bret Stephens wrote: “Here’s a thought for Trump’s perennial critics, including us on the right. Let’s enter the new year by dropping the lurid comparisons to past dictators, by not sounding paranoid about the ever-looming end of democracy.” Continue reading...

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43 h. ago UK bolsters support for Ukraine with £2.26billion loan: Military aid package will be funded by frozen Russian assets as Starmer gives Zelensky 'full backing' after his showdown with Donald trump

The chancellor tonight signed a £2.26 billion UK-Ukraine bilateral loan agreement, marking the first time money from frozen Russian assets will be used for military purposes.

Economics

5 d. ago Donald Trump's Ukraine deal revealed IN FULL as US to get half of mineral cash

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today confirmed the 'framework' of a deal with Donald Trump's government has been agreed - the full document shows Ukraine has pledged 50% of mineral revenues to a shared fund

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5 d. ago Brit running Ukraine drone factory calls for UK Government funds after MP visit

Richard Woodruff has been volunteering in Lviv since June 2022.

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6 d. ago David Lammy: We should move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them

The Foreign Secretary made the remarks in response to a call for emergency legislation to enable frozen assets to be used to assist Ukraine.

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7 d. ago Revealed: how members of House of Lords benefit from commercial interests

Months-long Guardian investigation exposes weaknesses in code of conduct that could trigger calls for greater reformCalls to toughen Lords rules as it is revealed one in 10 peers are paid for political adviceWhat is the House of Lords and what do peers do?A Guardian investigation into the House of Lords raises questions over the accountability of parliament’s second chamber, with revelations about how a string of peers are benefiting from commercial interests.One in 10 members have been hired to give political or policy advice, according to their own declarations, and others do paid work for companies that could conflict with their role as legislators. The findings expose weaknesses in the Lords code of conduct and raise questions about whether the rules on lobbying and paid employment should be tightened in line with restrictions signed up to by MPs.Nearly 100 members of the Lords are paid to give political or policy advice by commercial firms.A Labour peer offered access to minist...

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7 d. ago Irish premier to take part in Zelensky meeting to discuss Ukraine

It comes after a tumultuous week in politics for Ukrainian and European security.

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1 week ago Briton running Ukraine drone factory says fight continues regardless of talks

Richard Woodruff has been volunteering in Lviv in Ukraine since June 2022.

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