4 h. ago We start group chat with UK 'defence chiefs' including John Terry to see what we find

The Daily Star goes in search of vital people and institutions involved in the defence of England, going in search of the details for MI5, MI6, and the Ministry of Defence - and John Terry

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7 h. ago NATO scrambles to reassure Trump it can 'step up' after US defence chief berated 'European freeloading' in leaked text scandal

Mark Rutte, the Secretary General, told Donald Trump that 'now is not the time to go alone' and that 'Europe needs to know that Uncle Sam still has our back.'

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27 h. ago What is the Black Sea ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine – and will Putin honour it?

Truce has been announced by the White House, but the Kremlin has so far shown no signs of implementing it

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32 h. ago Putin propaganda star killed on visit to Russian front line hours after mocking Ukraine

Russian TV star Anna Prokofyeva, who has championed Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, was killed on the front line only hours after mocking the country on social media

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54 h. ago Trump defence secretary Pete Hegseth breaks silence after Yemen war plans shared on group chat

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has accused The Atlantic's Editor-in-Chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, of “peddling hoaxes” after Trump’s national security team mistakenly included him in their group chat about Yemen’s ‘war plans.’

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55 h. ago Russia 'is demanding more Ukrainian territory than it currently holds' in peace talks while US is still eyeing a 'full

The Kremlin wants American officials to pressure Kyiv to withdraw troops from the territories in order to achieve the 'full-on' ceasefire sought by the White House.

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55 h. ago Hegseth accuses journalist of ‘peddling hoaxes’ after Yemen war plans shared on group chat

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has accused The Atlantic's Editor-in-Chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, of “peddling hoaxes” after Trump’s national security team mistakenly included him in their group chat about Yemen’s ‘war plans.’

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4 d. ago ‘The only thing still working’: Russia and UK agreement to tend war graves transcends bitter international relations

Private understanding ensures tending of British military graves in Russia and Crimea, and Soviet graves in UKIn graves at Murmansk, Arkhangelsk and Vladivostok, in Russia, lie the bodies of 663 British military personnel. Most of the dead lost their lives in the period just after the first world war, when allied troops were sent to support rightwing White forces in the Russian civil war against the Bolsheviks, while 41 are casualties from the second world war Arctic convoys.Their resting places have been tended over decades by the Russian military and by private contractors, paid by the UK’s Commonwealth War Graves Commission. But after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, economic sanctions meant Britain could no longer pay for the graves to be maintained. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Kim Jong Un will send more soldiers and arms to join Putin's war in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his unwavering support for Russia's war in Ukraine on Friday after he vowed to continue backing Russia amid its ongoing deadly invasion of Ukraine.

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7 d. ago Up to 250,000 Russian soldiers killed in Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, say UK defence chiefs

The Ministry of Defence stressed this death toll would be Russia’s ‘largest losses since the Second World War’

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7 d. ago Zelenskyy says no discussion with Trump over ownership of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – Europe live

‘All nuclear power plants belong to the people of Ukraine,’ Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Norway Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson said he was “cautiously optimistic” about the progress made on Ukraine, but was growing frustrated with Russia’s “ifs and buts” on ceasefire, adding it was up to Moscow to “prove it” that it is serious about ending the conflict.He also pointed to later talks in the UK with army chiefs and planners as an important part of discussions on how Europe can support any future peace agreement. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Zelenskyy to brief EU leaders on Trump call before military chiefs head to London – Europe live

European leaders are gathering in Brussels this morning to discuss Ukraine, defence and the Middle EastSwedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson said he was “cautiously optimistic” about the progress made on Ukraine, but was growing frustrated with Russia’s “ifs and buts” on ceasefire, adding it was up to Moscow to “prove it” that it is serious about ending the conflict.He also pointed to later talks in the UK with army chiefs and planners as an important part of discussions on how Europe can support any future peace agreement. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Zelenskyy to debrief EU leaders on Trump call before military chiefs head to London – Europe live

European leaders are gathering in Brussels this morning to discuss Ukraine, defence and the Middle Eastin KyivIn a Zoom call with journalists late on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said he had “felt no pressure” from Trump, adding: “It was a fruitful conversation, perhaps the most fruitful we have had, the mood was positive. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Putin’s drone attacks make mockery of Trump peace deal for Ukraine

In ‘fantastic’ phone call with Zelensky, Trump confirms a partial ceasefire on energy is part of plan to bring ‘real end to the war’ – despite Putin breaking agreement to stop targeting energy grid in mass drone strike just hours after promising not to

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7 d. ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to implement limited energy and infrastructure ceasefire after ‘positive’ and ‘frank’ Trump call – live

Zelenskyy said he accepted US proposal of unconditional ceasefire on frontline in ‘substantive’ conversation with TrumpOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Trump says call with Zelenskyy ‘very good’ and ‘we are very much on track’ as Russia and Ukraine exchange PoWs – live

Zelenskyy and US president holds talks after a night of Russian attack on UkraineOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Trump and Zelenskyy hold phone call after senior US official defends Putin – live

Zelenskyy and US president holding talks after a night of Russian attack on UkraineOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Trump summit with Putin 'likely,' says US special envoy after Russia rejects 30

Ukraine’s President Zelensky demands the world block Russia’s attempts to drag out the war following Moscow’s latest attacks

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8 d. ago Putin’s words ‘at odds with reality’ says Zelenskyy after Russia’s overnight attacks – live

Ukrainian president says he intends to reach out to US president Donald Trump later today amid push for ceasefireOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Zelensky condemns Putin for breaking his own ceasefire proposal with deadly strikes as Ukrainian leader prepares to speak to Trump for the first time since White House bust

Zelensky drew clear red lines for peace, insisting that his nation would not accept territorial losses as part of a peace deal, and that the return of 'thousands' of prisoners

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