7 h. ago Is Trump’s America still an ally to the UK? – Politics Weekly UK

The news that the US had suspended military aid to Ukraine stunned world leaders and led to a rapid reassessment of how much we can really rely on our American ally. Is this the end of the western alliance? John Harris asks our diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour. Plus, as the UK pledges to boost defence spending by slashing our foreign aid budget, ActionAid’s CEO, Taahra Ghazi, tells John about the fallout for organisations working on the ground.Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Continue reading...

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42 h. ago If Donald Trump were a Russian agent, he would be acting just like he is now

After Donald Trump suspends US military aid to Ukraine, it’s time to ask a very serious question: can the UK really trust him as an ally?

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43 h. ago Zelenskyy says he will work under Trump’s leadership as he proposes Ukraine peace plan

Ukrainian president signals willingness to sign US minerals deal as he attempts to rebuild ties after Oval Office clashEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a possible peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, saying he is willing to work “constructively” under Donald Trump’s “strong leadership” and to sign a deal giving the US access to his country’s mineral wealth.In an attempt to mend fences with Washington after Trump abruptly suspended supplies of military aid, Zelenskyy said on Tuesday he was “ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible”. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Ukraine’s troops say Trump suspending military aid is a betrayal: ‘I couldn’t imagine this in a nightmare’

Askold Krushelnycky in Kyiv speaks to soldiers deployed to the frontlines around Ukraine about their shock at Donald Trump’s decision – but that they have faith European allies like the UK will ensure they can keep fighting

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44 h. ago Keir Starmer gives major update to Zelensky after Donald Trump aid bombshell

Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky have spoken on the phone after Donald Trump's chilling decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine in a massive boost to Vladimir Putin

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44 h. ago As Trump pulls military aid, is the UK ready to put boots on the ground in Ukraine?

Keir Starmer’s commitment to deploy British peacekeepers to Ukraine has raised questions over whether the UK is ready for conflict, Alijca Hagopian writes

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44 h. ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine ‘ready’ to talk peace in bid to placate Trump

Conciliatory statement comes after White House clash led to US suspending military aid

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46 h. ago Scottish MPs condemn Donald Trump Ukraine aid suspension as JD Vance brands UK 'some random country'

The decision by US President Donald Trump to suspend military aid is another blow to Ukraine

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46 h. ago Volodymyr Zelensky says Trump showdown 'regrettable' as MPs condemn end to US aid

The decision by US President Donald Trump to suspend military aid is another blow to Ukraine

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47 h. ago Ursula von der Leyen proposes €800bn ‘rearm Europe’ defence fund plan to step up Ukraine support after Donald Trump’s US suspension

Ursula von der Leyen has proposed an €800bn ($841 billion) plan to boost defences of EU nations to counter possible US disengagement following Donald Trump's decision to suspend all military aid to Ukraine.

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49 h. ago Trump to address Congress as policy decisions divide nation – US politics live

President expected to ask for more money for immigration crackdown as Democrats invite fired federal workers to speechSome US government workers with top security clearances fired in mass layoffs overseen by Elon Musk in recent weeks were not given standard exit briefings and advised on what to do if approached by foreign adversaries, four sources told Reuters.The lack of so-called “read outs” for workers with clearances dismissed by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency in February could raise security risks as they dealt with secret information on everything from managing nuclear weapons to protecting the power grid from influence by adversaries and ensuring the safety of US international development staffers, former security officials said.The Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in crucial shipments as the White House piles pressure on Ukraine to sue for peace with Vladimir Putin. The decision affects deliveries of...

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50 h. ago Starmer won’t be derailed from Ukraine plan, Rayner says, amid claims Trump’s aid decision ‘humiliated’ PM – UK politics live

Few hours after Starmer’s statement to Commons on Monday, White House suspended all military aid to UkraineCabinet is meeting this morning. Here are pictures of some of the ministers arriving.Angela Rayner was also asked on Good Morning Britain about her relationship with JD Vance, the US vice-president. Given that she is deputy PM, Vance is her opposite number in the Trump administration, and after the election she spoke to him and later posted on social media about working together.The one thing that me and JD Vance have in common is we want to see the working class of our great nations to have more money in their pockets. The cost of living crisis has really hit people hard in the UK and in the US. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago The Zelensky comment that pushed Trump over the edge: US President suspended military aid after Ukrainian leader said the war was 'far from over'

Donald Trump's inner circle saw Volodymyr Zelensky's comment that an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia as 'very far away' as 'evil' as the president pulled military aid.

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50 h. ago EU plans to strengthen defence spending could cost €800bn, says von der Leyen – Europe live

EU Commission president says bloc is ready to massively increase defence spending and military capabilitiesUS has suspended all military aid to Ukraine, White House official says, in wake of Trump-Zelenskyy rowNew EU plans to strengthen Europe’s defence industry and increase military capabilities could mobilise close to €800bn ($841.4bn), EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday in Brussels.The EU will propose to give member states more fiscal space for defence investments, as well as €150bn euros in loans for those investments, and will aim to mobilise private capital as well, Reuters reports von der Leyen said Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Polish Cold war hero Lech Walesa ‘disgusted’ by Trump’s meeting with Ukraine’s president Zelensky

Condemnation came same day Trump administration suspended U.S. military aid to Ukraine

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53 h. ago Lech Walesa, ‘disgusted’ by Trump meeting with Ukraine’s president, says it’s the world that should be thanking Zelensky for freedom fight

Condemnation came same day Trump administration suspended U.S. military aid to Ukraine

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56 h. ago Lech Walesa, ‘disgusted’ by Trump meeting with Urkaine’s president, says it’s the world that should be thanking Zelensky for freedom fight

Condemnation came same day Trump administration suspended U.S. military aid to Ukraine

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58 h. ago US has suspended all military aid to Ukraine, White House official says, in wake of Trump

Decision affects ammunition, vehicles and other equipment including weapons in transitThe Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, a White House official has said, blocking billions in crucial shipments as the White House piles pressure on Ukraine to sue for peace with Vladimir Putin.The decision affects deliveries of ammunition, vehicles, and other equipment including shipments agreed to when Joe Biden was president. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Trump suspends military aid to Ukraine after Starmer says keep help flowing

Oil pipeline burns in Russia after Ukrainian drone attack; deadly Russian strike on Ukrainian military training ground. What we know on day 1,105 Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Starmer urges west to keep aid flowing as US announces suspension

Oil pipeline burns in Russia after Ukrainian drone attack; deadly Russian strike on Ukrainian military training ground. What we know on day 1,105 Continue reading...

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