5 h. ago ‘Red lines’: Ukraine fears more Russian aggression if it gives up land

Zelenskyy’s anxiety over territorial concessions increases in the face of Putin’s maximalist demands

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6 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump and Zelenskyy: Ukraine deserves better than 'better than we feared' | Editorial

In Washington, European leaders helped steer the US president away from his embrace of Vladimir Putin’s talking points. But for how long?The verdict on Donald Trump’s meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders on Monday depends entirely upon the metric used. The great fear was that this might prove a disaster along the lines of the US president’s dressing down of the Ukrainian leader in February – a scenario so plausible that Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and other key European leaders dropped everything to dash to the White House themselves in support.Following his red carpet welcome for Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, Mr Trump reportedly backed the idea that Ukraine should hand over the Donbas to achieve a peace deal. Even if one were naive enough to think that the Kremlin would see that as an end to conflict, rather than a staging post for a later offensive, it would not be a “land swap” but a land grab that Ukraine – for go...

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9 h. ago Donald Trump says UK troops will be sent to Ukraine to 'join American soldiers'

The US president firmly stated that the Ukraine are "not going to be part of NATO" but insisted European troops, including British forces, would be sent to "deter any future Russian aggression.

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10 h. ago What security guarantees might Ukraine get in return for a peace deal?

As western leaders meet, questions remain about the steps they could take to prevent any future Russian aggressionRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesEuropean leaders have been holding a virtual conference call to discuss what security guarantees they could give to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia. The discussion follows Monday’s unprecedented get-together in the White House hosted by Donald Trump. The US president met Volodymyr Zelenskyy and held talks with Britain’s Keir Starmer, as well as the leaders of Germany, France, Italy, Finland, the European Union and Nato. The main topic was how to end the war in Ukraine, the continent’s biggest since 1945, and how Europe might stop Russia from attacking again. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Donald Trump says UK will put troops in Ukraine and reveals if Americans will join them

In a wide-ranging interview, Donald Trump stated firmly that Ukraine would 'not be a part of NATO' but insisted European troops, including British forces, would be sent to deter any future Russian aggression.

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16 h. ago Is this the hot mic moment that gives away what REALLY happened at White House summit? Fears Putin will pull out of Ukraine talks as Trump commits to US security guarantees 

The Kremlin branded a 40-minute phone call between President Trump and Putin on Monday as 'frank' and only 'fairly constructive'.

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46 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: Trump wants out of Ukraine and doesn't really care who takes control... I fear he'll give Putin what he wants to get peace

Donald Trump was given his marching orders in Alaska on Friday by Vladimir Putin , the Russian dictator and warmonger.

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48 h. ago Trump’s critics say Putin ‘flattered’ Trump at the Alaska summit. Europe’s leaders aim to do the same

Trump’s meeting with Putin rolled back key red lines that Zelensky says Ukraine won’t cross. But Europe could be relying on Trump to flip-flop once again, writes John Bowden

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69 h. ago Donald Trump sparks horror fears for Ukraine as Putin demands land grab to end war

The Prime Minister, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will host the coalition of the willing on Sunday afternoon as Putin set the Donbas as his price for peace

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2 d. ago Zelensky 'trapped in Trump and Putin vice': Europe powerlessly looks on as Ukraine's President is summoned to White House amid fears he'll be forced to surrender land for fragile peace deal

Critics warned that other world leaders were powerless to stop Volodymyr Zelensky being caught 'with his head in a vice' by the American and Russian leaders when he visits Mr Trump.

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3 d. ago Zelensky 'trapped in Trump and Putin vice': Europe powerlessly looks on as Ukraine's President is summoned to White House amid fears he'll be forced to surrender land for fragile peace deal

Critics warned that other world leaders were powerless to stop Volodymyr Zelensky being caught 'with his head in a vice' by the American and Russian leaders when he visits Mr Trump.

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3 d. ago Farage adviser said UK would be better off if it had not fought Nazi Germany

Exclusive: Jack Anderton says UK may ‘regain’ former colonies in future and suggests end to support for UkraineAn adviser used by Nigel Farage and others in Reform UK to boost their social media popularity has suggested that Britain would be better off had it stayed neutral in the second world war instead of fighting Nazi Germany.Jack Anderton, who ran Farage’s hugely successful TikTok account before helping Luke Campbell become the Reform mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, also said the UK should not support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Farage adviser said UK would be better off if it had not fought in WW2

Exclusive: Jack Anderton says UK may ‘regain’ former colonies in future and suggests end to support for UkraineAn adviser used by Nigel Farage and others in Reform UK to boost their social media popularity has suggested that Britain would be better off had it stayed neutral in the second world war instead of fighting Nazi Germany.Jack Anderton, who ran Farage’s hugely successful TikTok account before helping Luke Campbell become the Reform mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, also said the UK should not support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Women and children are told to FLEE Ukrainian region where Russian forces have made rapid gains as Putin pushes for territory ahead of Trump meeting

Critics say the offensive is a last-minute push by Vladimir Putin to grab territory before his high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump this week, where it is feared he will demand Ukrainian territory.

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6 d. ago Marcus Rashford sensationally dismantles Man United's 'transition' and pinpoints reasons for Red Devils' recent failure in candid sit down with Gary Lineker after joining Barcelona

The 27-year-old has argued that the Red Devils' 'reactionary' approach has hampered their ability to win football's biggest prizes since Ferguson's departure.

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7 d. ago Woman 'thought she was at hotel with Wayne Lineker' until she discovered truth

People have been left in stitches of laughter after hearing about a woman's story while holidaying in Ibiza - she thought she had hit the jackpot and met Wayne Lineker but the truth left her red-faced

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8 d. ago Merz invites Trump to emergency call with EU leaders before Putin summit

Proposal, which would also include Volodymyr Zelenskyy, comes as European calls grow for red lines in Ukraine talksThe German chancellor has invited Donald Trump to join emergency virtual talks with EU leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, as European demands grow that the US president agree red lines before Friday’s summit in Alaska with Vladimir Putin.Neither Zelenskyy nor European leaders have been invited to Trump’s meeting with the Russian president. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago EU leaders push to consult with Trump ahead of Putin meeting on Ukraine

Foreign ministers expected to demand Russia agree to ceasefire and include Zelenskyy during emergency meetingEurope live – latest updatesEuropean leaders claiming Russia represents an existential threat to their continent are pushing for consultations with Donald Trump to spell out Europe’s red lines before his meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine war on Friday in Alaska.The Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, said he was optimistic the US president would formally consult with European leaders before his meeting, adding that the summit between Trump and Putin filled him with hope and fear. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ukraine calls for greater pressure on Russia ahead of Witkoff visit – Europe live

Zelenskyy urges US and EU to fast-track sanctions and secondary tariffs a day before Trump’s envoy is expected in MoscowMeanwhile, the Netherlands is the first country to commit €500m to spend on US weapons for Ukraine under a new framework deal agreed by US president Donald Trump and Nato secretary general Mark Rutte last month.On Monday night, Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof said the new weapons for Ukraine were “badly needed” as “Ukraine is still fighting every day to defend itself against Russian aggression, such as large-scale drone attacks.”In doing so, Ukraine is also fighting for freedom and security in Europe. Continue reading...

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