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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s aide says no part of Russia is safe after Kyiv hits base 800km from border

Moscow says Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure within Russia rose sharply in 2025

The Independent UK

Zelensky says Iran and Russia are ‘brothers in hatred’

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky set out how his country had expertise in defending against the Shahed drones used by Iran and Russia.

Evening Standard

Starmer says 'we can't lose focus' on Ukraine amid Iran war during Zelenskyy visit

Zelenskyy's visit comes at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia’s ailing economy through increased oil revenue and scuttled US-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

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Starmer tells Zelensky ‘we can’t lose focus’ on Ukraine despite Iran crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also met the King during his visit to the UK.

Evening Standard

Zelenskyy says Europe is a ‘global force’ that can stand against any other power in address to MPs – as it happened

Keir Starmer previously reassured that the war in Iran would not distract the UK from supporting Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

How dangerous has the conflict in Iran become? Expert Q&A

The conflict in the Middle East is now in its sixth day and is showing no sign of letting up. Israeli and US warplanes have continued to strike targets inside Iran, which has prompted retaliatory attacks throughout the region. An American submarine has also sunk an Iranian navy ship off…

The Conversation

Drone attacks on British base in Cyprus spark concern, but no NATO or EU response

Cyprus is one of four EU countries that are not NATO members – but the UK, which has sovereign bases on the island, is.

Euronews

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Tehran vows to strike European countries if they join Iran war

In an official announcement in Tehran on Tuesday, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said that any action by Europeans will be regarded as an “act of war” and met with a response targeting Europe's cities.

Euronews

Trump rebukes Starmer over UK refusal to back strikes on Iran

US president says ‘relationship is not what it was’ after PM defends decision not to allow use of British bases

The Guardian - UK

France draws nuclear red lines as Macron explores wider European deterrence role

As doubts grow over US reliability, the French president is set to unveil his plans at a nuclear submarine base in Brittany, proposing closer cooperation with allies while insisting ultimate control will remain in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Zelenskyy pushes for Ukraine’s 2027 EU accession as Europe marks four years of war – as it happened

Ursula von der Leyen talks up prospect of €90bn loan but appears cautious on timetable for Ukraine joining bloc

The Guardian - UK

New Dutch minority government sworn in under centrist Prime Minister Rob Jetten

The minority coalition government was formed after 117 days, facing an uphill task as it will need to secure opposition support to pass legislation.

Euronews

Von der Leyen rebukes NATO chief over 'no security without US', calls for European mutual defence

Von der Leyen pushed back on comments made by NATO chief Rutte suggesting Europe cannot guarantee its security without the United States. The Commission President said the picture is more complex - and she made it clear to her 'dear friend Mark' in rebuke.

Euronews

NATO chief explains his odd nickname for Trump: ‘Do you have some daddy issues?’

Mark Rutte admitted it was his ‘insufficient command of the English language,’ that had led to the amusing name for the president

The Independent UK

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The Times of India

'My insufficient command of English': Mark Rutte explains why he called Trump ‘daddy,' says 'I am living with it'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte clarified his use of the term "Daddy" for Donald Trump, attributing it to a language slip-up during a discussion about Iran's nuclear facilities. Rutte described the remark as unintentional, stemming from his "insufficient command of the English language." He acknowledged Trump's good-natured reaction, noting the…

Euronews

Europe can defend itself against Russia without the US if it wants to

Trump is alienating the US from the West, while the threat from Russia is becoming ever more real. Even without the US, Europe could secure its defence independently in the future, former President of the Federal Academy for Security Policy Karl-Heinz Kamp writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

The Guardian - UK

Democrats at Munich security summit to urge Europe to stand up to Trump

European leaders divided over how far to accommodate Trump’s ‘wrecking ball’ politics and foreign policy

Evening Standard

John Healey tells Ukraine’s allies to make 2026 ‘the year this war ends’

The Defence Secretary was speaking at a press conference after a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels.

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The Guardian - UK

Pentagon policy chief tells European Nato members to step up combat capabilities

Elbridge Colby tells meeting in Brussels that US plans to reduce conventional forces in Europe but remains committed to Nato alliance

Euronews

'NATO 3.0': US and Europe appear to agree rebalancing of power is needed

Washington wants to focus more on other theatres, while Europeans are wary of the mercurial nature of the current US administration.

Euronews

NATO ministers insist Ukraine is top priority following launch of Arctic activity

The row over Greenland last month had sparked fears the 70-year-old military alliance could implode, but allies now appear to be getting back to business as usual.

The Independent UK

U.S. allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back

European allies at NATO are putting on a brave face as the United States steps back from its leadership role at the alliance

Euronews

Newsletter: Avoiding the 'slow agony' of EU economic decline

How to restore Europe's economic edge in a world of aggressive competition? It's the question on the table as EU leaders gather for a retreat in the Belgian countryside later today.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky rules out referendum on ‘bad deal’ as European leaders gather in Munich

Zelensky thanked the UK for a ‘new and timely air defence package’ worth £500m ahead of the conference

Euronews

NATO rejects claim ‘Arctic Sentry’ is a rebrand to appease Trump

A NATO military officer argued that Arctic Sentry shows the alliance is "trying to get ahead" of threats in the region.

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