42 h. ago Ukraine's forces now in 'Stone Age' thanks to Trump's cuts and Starlink issues, claims Kremlin mouthpiece

Ukraine is facing a new 'Stone Age,' a Kremlin mouthpiece has claimed, after United States President Donald Trump paused financial support for the countries fight back against Russia

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42 h. ago Ukraine has firepower to fight on without US support – for now

Donald Trump’s decision to halt military aid is, however, likely to mean Ukraine will suffer more casualties at a faster rateUkraine has been stockpiling arms and ammunition since before Donald Trump’s election victory last November, but over time the US president’s halting of military aid will be felt in air defence and other high-value weapons systems the US is uniquely placed to supply.“They got a lot of kit in before the inauguration,” said a senior western official, adding that it would be enough to keep Ukraine in the fight “well beyond” what they described as the period during which ceasefire negotiations were expected to last. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Zelensky flooded with messages of support from world leaders after Trump meeting: ‘Their fight is our fight’

‘We stand with Ukraine. Always. Because it is right, not easy,’ posted Estonia’s prime minister

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7 d. ago UN chief details his proposal to help mission in Haiti fight gangs in a letter obtained by AP

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is proposing opening a U.N. office that would provide drones, fuel, ground and air transportation and other non-lethal support to a Kenyan-led mission in Haiti struggling to fight gangs

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8 d. ago Bonmatí ‘has to believe’ change will happen after Rubiales conviction

Midfielder hopes the fight of Hermoso was not in vainSpain squad ‘thankful’ for support shown by EnglandAitana Bonmatí said she “has to believe” that change will happen and that the fight of Jenni Hermoso and Spain players has not been in vain, after the conviction of Luis Rubiales for sexual assault.Speaking before England host Spain at Wembley on Wednesday, the first meeting of the two sides since Spain’s 1-0 victory in that World Cup final in Sydney, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner, when asked whether she thought change would happen, said: “I have to believe. I believe this case happened for a reason and makes us more respected as women. People will realise that it has been important, and it doesn’t need to happen any more.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Wynne Evans holds hands with loyal girlfriend Liz Brookes in first joint outing since Strictly tour scandal as she 'offers him support over BBC fight'

Liz, 50, is said to be sticking by him amid the scandal, offering her full support to Wynne as he reportedly takes legal action against the BBC.

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