2 h. ago Zelenskyy says Putin pushing Ukraine towards ‘humanitarian disaster’ as he meets Starmer and European leaders – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of human cost of attacks on energy infrastructureA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Zelenskyy arrives in London for meeting with European leaders

Zelenskyy arrives in London for meeting with European leaders  The Guardian

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4 h. ago Zelensky to meet European leaders for talks on military aid for Ukraine

Zelensky to meet European leaders for talks on military aid for Ukraine  South China Morning Post

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5 h. ago Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London over military aid

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London over military aid  Al Jazeera

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5 h. ago Ukraine's President Zelensky gets ceremonial welcome as he meets King Charles at Windsor Castle

The visit came ahead of a meeting between the Ukrainian president, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders

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7 h. ago Zelensky meeting King in Windsor ahead of talks with European leaders in London

Zelensky meeting King in Windsor ahead of talks with European leaders in London  BBC

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7 h. ago Zelensky to meet Starmer and European leaders in London after Trump

Zelensky to meet Starmer and European leaders in London after Trump-Putin talk shelved  BBC

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7 h. ago Zelensky to meet European leaders in London for talks on military aid for Ukraine

Zelensky to meet European leaders in London for talks on military aid for Ukraine  The Boston Globe

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7 h. ago Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London for talks on military aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet European leaders in London on Friday

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24 h. ago Putin calls new US sanctions an ‘unfriendly act’ but claims they won’t affect Russian economy – Europe live

Russian president says Moscow will deliver ‘overhwleming’ response to strrikes inside RussiaThe Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urged European Union leaders on Thursday to agree as soon as possible on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.Zelenskyy, who is visiting Brussels, said on X that the proposed mechanism for using frozen Russian assets was entirely legal and fair. He said Ukraine would use a significant part of the assets to buy weapons from its European allies. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago EU leaders endorse a plan to ensure that Europe can defend itself from outside attack by 2030

European Union leaders have endorsed a plan to ensure that Europe can defend itself against an outside attack by the end of the decade

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28 h. ago King Charles becomes first British monarch to pray publicly with pope in 500 years – Europe live

King and pontiff took part in joint worship in Sistine Chapel during Charles’s visit to Vatican with CamillaThe Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urged European Union leaders on Thursday to agree as soon as possible on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.Zelenskyy, who is visiting Brussels, said on X that the proposed mechanism for using frozen Russian assets was entirely legal and fair. He said Ukraine would use a significant part of the assets to buy weapons from its European allies. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago King Charles becomes first British monarch to pray with pope in 500 years – Europe live

King and pontiff took part in joint worship in Sistine Chapel during Charles’s visit to Vatican with CamillaThe Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urged European Union leaders on Thursday to agree as soon as possible on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.Zelenskyy, who is visiting Brussels, said on X that the proposed mechanism for using frozen Russian assets was entirely legal and fair. He said Ukraine would use a significant part of the assets to buy weapons from its European allies. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Dragons' Den star behind £690million company 'forced to flee Russia after death threat from warlord'

British businessman Nick Jenkins, now 58, was a familiar face on Dragons' Den on seasons 13 and 14 and invested a whopping £842,000 on the show until his departure in 2017.

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49 h. ago Starmer calls Western Balkans Europe’s ‘crucible’ as he kicks off summit

The Prime Minister is hosting leaders from Western Balkan nations as the UK seeks to agree further measures on deterring illegal migrants.

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60 h. ago The EU was complicit in the war in Gaza. Trump's plan can't be an excuse to dodge responsibility now | Nathalie Tocci

Tiptoeing around Israel has cost Europe its credibility. It must exert meaningful pressure to ensure the horrors we have seen never happen againThe first phase of Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza has drawn a collective sigh of relief from European leaders. After two years of slaughter, the ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the Israeli military’s partial withdrawal from Gaza and humanitarian access to the territory offer hope – and unfortunately, an excuse for Europe to continue doing nothing.When it comes to the war in Gaza, unlike Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European governments have shown their worst colours. They are divided, and their political splits have led to policy paralysis. But worse than sitting on the sidelines hand-wringing, European governments and EU institutions in Brussels can be accused of complicity in Israel’s war crimes. They have been unwilling to exert any pressure on the perpetrators, while continuing economic, political and...

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2 d. ago Putin accused of ‘stalling’ over Ukraine peace talks as Trump meeting postponed

European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer said Vladimir Putin was not serious about the prospect of an end to the war with Ukraine.

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3 d. ago European leaders show solidarity with Zelensky ahead of Trump

US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin are due to meet in Budapest in the coming weeks.

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4 d. ago Trump denies forcing Zelensky to accept Putin demands after expletive ridden White House tirade is exposed

Donald Trump insists he never tried to force Volodymyr Zelensky to accept Russia's demands to end the war.

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4 d. ago European leaders near deal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Plans to secure loan with Russian funds ‘moving to happy resolution’, says Polish foreign ministerEuropean leaders, including in the UK, are increasingly confident a proposal to lend Ukraine €140bn (£159bn) secured on frozen Russian central bank deposits can be agreed by the end of the year, in a move deemed critical for Kyiv to maintain its defence effort.Proposals from the European Commission were discussed at a meeting of G7 finance ministers in Washington last week and will be debated at an EU leaders summit on Thursday in Brussels. US participation remains uncertain. Continue reading...

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