33 h. ago Macron says European peacekeeping force could 'respond' if Ukraine attacked by Russia

‘The only ones who would, at that moment, trigger a conflict, a bellicose situation, would be the Russians if they decided again to launch an aggression’, says French leader

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35 h. ago WW3 fears as Macron says European peacekeeping force could 'respond' if Russia attacks

A proposed European peacekeeping force for Ukraine could “respond” if Russia attacks, said Emmanuel Macron

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3 d. ago Ukraine peacekeeping plans to continue despite lack of progress in Riyadh

Military leaders are expected to meet again at Northwood as operational planning for a European-led peacekeeping force in Ukraine continues.

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7 d. ago Sir Keir’s ‘coalition of the willing’ is proving to be principled – and a rallying cry for Ukraine 

Editorial: Convened by the British prime minister, the meeting of military leaders from more than 20 countries to discuss a peacekeeping force for Ukraine may have jumped the gun. If they are to work together, the UK and EU must first negotiate some key differences

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7 d. ago Military leaders meet in London to discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out

Military leaders meet in London to discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out  PBS NewsHour

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7 d. ago Military leaders to discuss peacekeeping force for Ukraine as partial ceasefire plans are worked out

Senior military officers from countries across Europe and beyond are due to meet outside London to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a partial ceasefire are worked out

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7 d. ago Starmer insists Putin fears British nuclear weapons ahead of crunch talks on ‘coalition of willing’

The PM’s remarks come ahead of a crucial meeting of military figures taking place in the UK on Thursday amid plans to put a peacekeeping force in Ukraine

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8 d. ago Putin’s drone attacks make mockery of Trump peace deal for Ukraine

In ‘fantastic’ phone call with Zelensky, Trump confirms a partial ceasefire on energy is part of plan to bring ‘real end to the war’ – despite Putin breaking agreement to stop targeting energy grid in mass drone strike just hours after promising not to

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1 week ago Russian confrontation with peacekeepers ‘would be an extraordinary escalation’

Planning for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine has entered the ‘operational phase’, the Prime Minister announced on Saturday.

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1 week ago 10,000 troops and minehunters to form part of PM's 'coalition of the willing' peacekeeping force in Ukraine

The Prime Minister held a virtual meeting with other world leaders on Saturday following which he announced proposals would move into an 'operational phase'.

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1 week ago UK to host military chiefs to discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as plans to end war enter new phase

Sir Keir Starmer sent his strongest signal yet that allies will put troops on the ground in Ukraine to support a ceasefire

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1 week ago Everything Sir Keir Starmer said at press conference with Ukraine plans moving into 'operational phase'

Plans for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine are now moving to an 'operational phase', said the Prime Minister

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1 week ago PM hosts talks on Ukraine peacekeeping force as Putin warned not to play games

Sir Keir Starmer will host another round of talks with the ‘coalition of the willing’ on Saturday morning.

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2 w. ago Ukraine partial ceasefire plan 'has promise' ahead of peace talks, says Marco Rubio

Ukrainian delegation set to propose ceasefire covering the Black Sea and long-range missile strikes, as well as the release of prisoners

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3 w. ago ‘It’s great we are not alone,’ says Volodymyr Zelenskyy as EU leaders hold defence summit – Europe live

Ukrainian president thanks European leaders as they gather to discuss €800bn plan to boost military capacitySee all our Ukraine war coverageNorwegian prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre has been speaking in the country’s parliament in the last few minutes, announcing plans to “significantly” increase spending to help Ukraine defend itself.He warned that the country was facing “the most serious security situation since the second world war.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘It’s great we are not alone’, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy as EU leaders gather for defence summit – Europe live

Ukrainian president thanks European leaders as they gather to discuss €800bn plan to boost military capacitySee all our Ukraine war coverageNorwegian prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre has been speaking in the country’s parliament in the last few minutes, announcing plans to “significantly” increase spending to help Ukraine defend itself.He warned that the country was facing “the most serious security situation since the second world war.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Zelenskyy joins EU leaders’ meeting over €800bn defence plan after Macron’s stark Russia warning – Europe live

Leaders gather to discuss €800bn plan to boost military capacity and help Ukraine as French president says Europe has to be ready to defend itself without US helpSee all our Ukraine war coverageFrance is offering intelligence to Ukraine, French defence minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Thursday, with Paris stepping in to help and fill the void left after the US suspended its intelligence sharing with Kyiv.Speaking to France Inter radio, he also said that president Macron asked him to accelerate the French aid packages “to compensate” for the suspended US aid.In a famously cautious political culture, Mr Merz’s bid to bypass legal restrictions on government debt represents a seismic shift. It would permit a step-change in defence spending for years to come, putting Germany in a leadership position as Europe seeks strategic autonomy from the United States.Mr Merz, a former investment banker, has been a deficit hawk and economic liberal throughout his career. It is an irony of fate tha...

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3 w. ago Scots soldiers heading to Ukraine as part of peacekeeping force is 'very possible', says Labour minister

The future of Ukraine has become a major talking point following last week's White House clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.

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3 w. ago ‘Very possible’ Scottish troops could head to Ukraine in peacekeeping force

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray also said the US was ‘100%’ a trusted ally.

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