58 m. ago Europe's coalition of the willing on Ukraine splits on day one: UK wavers on French plan for ceasefire as humiliated Zelensky says he WILL sign mineral deal after Trump bust

Emmanuel Macron floated the idea following a weekend of frantic diplomacy that culminated in the gathering in London yesterday.

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63 m. ago Order for 5,000 missiles for Ukraine hugely significant for Belfast – Robinson

The DUP leader described the heated Oval Office encounter between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky as ‘appalling’ and ‘destructive’.

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74 m. ago Bitcoin jumps on US crypto reserve plan; euro rises on Europe’s Ukraine peace push – business live

Cryptocurrencies rally while euro and sterling rise on Keir Starmer’s ‘coalition of the willing’Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.Cryptocurrencies have rallied on plans for a new US strategic reserve, while the euro and sterling rose amid Europe’s peace push for Ukraine. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Kremlin slams Keir Starmer's 'insolent' plan to send peacekeepers to Ukraine in chilling warning

Vladimir Putin’s foreign minister said Keir Starmer’s plan for a peace deal in the Ukraine war is 'insolent' - and a continuation of 'pitting the Kyiv regime against us'

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2 h. ago Keir Starmer set to address MPs after announcing 'coalition of willing' in bid to guarantee peace for Ukraine

The PM warned Europe’s leaders they stand at a ‘crossroads in history’ at summit in London

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3 h. ago Papers rally behind Starmer’s leading role in pushing for Ukraine support

Sir Keir Starmer convened an emergency defence summit of European leaders at the weekend.

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9 h. ago Starmer set to address MPs after intense diplomatic efforts on Ukraine

The PM warned Europe’s leaders they stand at a ‘crossroads in history’ as he urged them to join his ‘coalition of the willing’.

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10 h. ago Zelensky breaks silence on reported truce after European leaders’ summit

Volodymyr Zelensky joked at a press conference that he was “aware of everything” when asked about a Ukraine reportedly proposed by Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir Starmer.

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10 h. ago Zelensky to 'quit' on one condition as he's 'back in touch' with Donald Trump's team

Volodymyr Zelensky spoke at London Stansted Airport after a day of meeting European and world leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, and enjoying tea with King Charles at Sandringham

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11 h. ago Zelenskyy says minerals deal is ready to be signed as he seeks to move conversation on from White House spat – live

Keir Starmer announces additional £1.6bn package for Ukraine, allowing it ‘to buy more than 5,000 air defence missiles’Kemi Badenoch said she does not agree that the Oval Office clash was part of an orchestrated “ambush”, as some had suggested, as both Kyiv and Washington were representing their “respective national interests”.The leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, says there is no difference between Labour and Conservative in terms of British support for Ukraine. When asked about the furious exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy at the White House, the Conservative party leader said her “heart went out” to the Ukrainian president while she was watching it.I couldn’t believe what was happening. He was being humiliated. I don’t think we should conduct these sort of difficult conservations in front of the cameras and we have to remember that President Zelenskyy is a hero.He is the person who represents that strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people and whatever difference a...

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11 h. ago Europe struggles for relevance at Keir Starmer’s London summit

Europe struggles for relevance at Keir Starmer’s London summit  UnHerd

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12 h. ago ‘We are all determined to take action for strong, lasting peace,’ says Macron – live

Keir Starmer announces additional £1.6bn package for Ukraine, allowing it ‘to buy more than 5,000 air defence missiles’Kemi Badenoch said she does not agree that the Oval Office clash was part of an orchestrated “ambush”, as some had suggested, as both Kyiv and Washington were representing their “respective national interests”.The leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, says there is no difference between Labour and Conservative in terms of British support for Ukraine. When asked about the furious exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy at the White House, the Conservative party leader said her “heart went out” to the Ukrainian president while she was watching it.I couldn’t believe what was happening. He was being humiliated. I don’t think we should conduct these sort of difficult conservations in front of the cameras and we have to remember that President Zelenskyy is a hero.He is the person who represents that strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people and whatever difference a...

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12 h. ago Keir Starmer gives Donald Trump support verdict after Ukraine summit

Keir Starmer hit back at suggestions Washington is now an “unreliable ally” after Donald Trump’s diatribe against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.

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12 h. ago It’s time for Europe to take the lead in Ukraine peace talks

Editorial: As Keir Starmer declares a ‘once in a generation’ moment for European security, the promised ‘coalition of the willing’ needs strong leadership to ensure it delivers – and so a Ukrainian peace can endure

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12 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer warns leaders West is at 'a crossroads in history'

Prime Minister says ‘Europe must do the heavy lifting’ as £1.6bn deal is unveiled for Ukraine to buy new missiles

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13 h. ago Starmer’s plan for peace in Ukraine: key takeaways from London summit

The UK prime minister and a host of leaders, including Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met to discuss ending the warEurope is “at a crossroads in history” Keir Starmer said, as he hosted 18 leaders at a Lancaster House summit in London to discuss a new plan for peace in Ukraine.The UK, France and others will work with Ukraine on a plan to stop the fighting, and discuss that plan with the US, “and take it forward together”, Starmer said. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago 'Keir Starmer centre stage in scramble to save Ukraine peace deal after Trump meltdown'

Keir Starmer gathered leaders in London for crisis talks on Ukraine after Donald Trump plunged peace talks into chaos with his Oval Office tantrum at Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky

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13 h. ago Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky's tense clash recreated for Saturday Night Live spoof

Mike Myers returned to Saturday Night Live to portray tech boss Elon Musk after Donald Trump's shocking meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

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13 h. ago Keir Starmer gives verdict on Donald Trump support at emergency summit on Ukraine

Keir Starmer called on European nations to join a 'coalition of the willing' to protect Ukraine at an emergency summit amid huge doubts over Donald Trump's commitment

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14 h. ago Freed hostage Emily Damari says scars show ‘freedom’ as she undergoes surgery

The 28-year-old was taken from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on the morning of Hamas’s attack on Israel in 2023

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