14 h. 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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18 h. 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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20 h. ago Zelensky to address EU leaders after Trump call as military chiefs head to London

Zelensky to address EU leaders after Trump call as military chiefs head to London  BBC.com

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21 h. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Zelenskyy says he is ‘ready to work under Trump’s strong leadership’ to negotiate Ukraine peace deal – Europe live

Ukrainian president says his country is ready to sign minerals and security agreement while admitting issues over White House meetingNew 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Starmer says ‘we are at a crossroads in history’ as he announces additional £1.6bn package for Ukraine – live

Keir Starmer opened the summit by saying a good outcome for Ukraine is vital for the security of every nation represented hereKemi 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 diffe...

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2 w. ago Starmer announces £1.6bn package for Ukraine for air missiles – live

Keir Starmer opened the summit by saying a good outcome for Ukraine is vital for the security of every nation represented hereKemi 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 diffe...

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2 w. ago Europe faces ‘once in a generation’ moment for its security, Starmer says – live

The prime minister opened the summit by saying a good outcome for Ukraine is vital for the security of every nation represented here 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 whateve...

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2 w. ago UK and France to work with Ukraine on peace plan, Starmer says, as leaders arrive for major London summit – live

Keir Starmer hopes peace plan can get ‘back on track’ after disastrous White House meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr ZelenskyyKemi 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 whate...

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2 w. ago UK and France to work with Ukraine on peace plan, Starmer says, as European leaders arrive for London defence summit – live

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to join European, Canadian and Turkish leaders for summitKemi 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 and difficulties we mig...

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2 w. ago UK and France to work with Ukraine on peace plan, Starmer says, as European leaders arrive for Downing Street defence summit – live

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to join European, Canadian and Turkish leaders for summitKemi 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 and difficulties we mig...

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2 w. ago Live. Leaders from Europe and Canada start arriving in London for summit on Ukraine hosted by Starmer

Live. Leaders from Europe and Canada start arriving in London for summit on Ukraine hosted by Starmer  Euronews

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2 w. ago 🔴 Live: European leaders to rally behind Ukraine at London summit

🔴 Live: European leaders to rally behind Ukraine at London summit  FRANCE 24 English

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2 w. ago 🔴 Live: Europe must do ‘heavy lifting’ in Ukraine, says Starmer after London security summit

🔴 Live: Europe must do ‘heavy lifting’ in Ukraine, says Starmer after London security summit  FRANCE 24 English

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2 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy willing to ‘restore dialogue’ with Trump as European leaders head to UK for defence summit

European heads of government and leaders of Canada and Turkey will attend talks aimed at presenting a united front on Ukraine crisis. What we know on day 1,103See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageVolodymyr Zelenskyy is willing to “restore dialogue” with the US, French president Emmanuel Macron has said after speaking with the Ukrainian leader following the disastrous White House exchange with US president Donald Trump on Friday. Macron said the dialogue would include a deal that would give US access to revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources. Macron also spoke to Trump but did not reveal any details about the call. The White House had no immediate comment.Macron’s comments come as Zelenskyy arrived in London ahead of a summit of European leaders on Sunday that the Ukrainian president will attend to discuss a peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war. UK prime minister Keir Starmer will host European heads of government and the leaders of Canada and Turkey at the special defence summ...

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2 w. ago ‘You have full backing across the UK’: Zelenskyy leaves Downing Street after meeting with Starmer – live

Ukrainian president has held talks with PM Keir Starmer ahead of defence summit with European leaders tomorrow‘He defended our honour’: Ukrainians react to Zelenskyy’s clash with TrumpUkraine has destroyed 103 drones launched by Russia during an overnight strike, its air force has said.In full: Zelenskyy and Trump meeting descends into heated argument in front of the press – video Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Starmer welcomes Zelenskyy to Downing Street ahead of tomorrow’s defence summit with European leaders – live

Ukrainian president has landed in the UK and is holding talks with PM Keir Starmer ‘He defended our honour’: Ukrainians react to Zelenskyy’s clash with TrumpUkraine has destroyed 103 drones launched by Russia during an overnight strike, its air force has said.In full: Zelenskyy and Trump meeting descends into heated argument in front of the press – video Continue reading...

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