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Trump’s Russia sanctions refusal leaves Europe with few options but to wait

Frustration is growing amid increasing signs US could wash its hands of Ukraine, but some observers counsel patience

The Guardian - UK

Deference And Disputes: How Leaders Get On With Trump

When foreign leaders meet with Donald Trump, they are walking a tightrope: They can be welcomed with open arms or be publicly belittled.

International Business Times

Trump news at a glance: president faces intensifying criticism over Qatar plane gift

Top Democrat condemns ‘flying grift’ as senior Republicans join chorus of disapproval – key US politics stories from Sunday 18 May at a glance

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Donald Trump is losing patience with Russia, says Finnish leader

Alexander Stubb says Russian intransigence could pave way for ‘bone-crushing’ sanctions package

The Guardian - UK

UK, Northern European Nations Support Ukraine 30-day Ceasefire: Norway PM

The UK, France and a group of northern European nations said Friday they supported a US proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

International Business Times

Is France's Emmanuel Macron trying to influence who gets picked as the next pope?

The French president held a series of meetings with cardinals and other Church officials while in the Italian capital last weekend, leading the press in Italy to speculate whether he is attempting to push the conclave into picking a French candidate to be the next pontiff.

Euronews

Inside Trump’s whirlwind trip to the pope’s funeral: Biden, Melania’s birthday and a Zelensky rematch

The president met with his Ukrainian counterpart and parted ways with the First Lady after a 14-trip to Rome

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Russia stalls ceasefire talks as it intensifies attacks on Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine continue long-range drone and missile attacks, but observe an informal ceasefire in the Black Sea.

Al Jazeera

US committed as ever to Nato and Trump is not against the alliance, says Rubio

Washington wants to see European countries increase defence spending to five per cent, the US secretary of state said

The Independent UK

Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty

PM Orpo announces preemptive measures as President Stubb engages in balancing act between Moscow and Washington.

Al Jazeera

UK and Finland ‘tied hip-to-hip’ on Nato, says Finnish president in No 10 visit

Finnish president Alexander Stubb met Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Monday.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump says he is ‘very angry’ with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine

US president says his Russian counterpart’s questioning of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s credibility could delay ceasefire

The Guardian - UK

Trump news at a glance: ‘I’m not joking’ – Trump says he could seek third term

Trump also says in interview he was ‘very angry’ with Putin and threatened to bomb Iran – key US politics stories from 30 March 2025

The Guardian - AU

Finland's Stubb says he urged Trump to set Ukraine ceasefire deadline during surprise visit

Alexander Stubb proposed 20 April as an ideal time for a deadline, citing Easter and the completion of three months in office for Trump.

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Al Jazeera

Trump ‘angry’ with Putin and threatens tariffs on Russian oil over Ukraine

Trump warns of 25 percent US tariffs on Russian oil, urges Putin to halt Ukraine bloodshed in tense diplomatic standoff.

The Guardian - UK

Trump ‘running out of patience’ with Putin over Ukraine ceasefire, says Finnish president

Alexander Stubb – who played golf with Trump this weekend – suggested deadline and US sanctions package

Euronews

Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's agreement to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid

The Ukrainian President described Putin's supposed concession as 'very much at odds with reality'.

Euronews

European leaders pledge support to Ukraine after partial ceasefire deal

Moscow has insisted that military and intelligence aid to Kyiv should be halted in order for a full-30 day ceasefire to be implemented.

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Evening Standard

Trump and Putin to hold call ‘this week’ amid push for Ukraine ceasefire

US officials say Trump and Putin will talk directly this week amid push for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Evening Standard

Russian confrontation with peacekeepers ‘would be an extraordinary escalation’

Planning for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine has entered the ‘operational phase’, the Prime Minister announced on Saturday.

Marie Claire

A 200-Year-Old Tiara With Ancient Stones Makes Its First Public Appearance at Glittering State Banquet

The piece hasn't been seen in public for more than 140 years.

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy hails ‘absolute heroism’ of Ukraine as world leaders visit Kyiv

Europe-led show of solidarity on third anniversary of war comes after Donald Trump hit out at Ukrainian president

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s Trump’s world’: European leaders divided on how to navigate ‘cacophony’

Many feel JD Vance’s speech in Munich shows Trump 2.0 is a far more disruptive and chaotic force than their worst fears

The Guardian - UK

Macron convenes European leaders for Ukraine summit amid tension with US

Paris meeting aims to devise action plan for Ukraine’s future as US and Russian delegates prepare to meet

The Guardian - AU

John Major accuses US of ‘cuddling’ up to Putin and condemns JD Vance’s Munich speech – as it happened

Trump officials planning talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia with European leaders set to gather in Paris for emergency Ukraine summit

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