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European leaders agree defence ramp-up to support Ukraine – but Hungary continues to block progress

Leaders of the 27 EU countries have agreed in principle to a massive increase in defence spending at a summit that was hastily organised in the wake of Donald Trump’s withdrawal of support for Ukraine.

The Conversation

Britain can still be a bridge between the US and Europe – here’s how Starmer can prove it

The US-EU relationship is at its most fragile point since the build-up to the Iraq war in 2003. While President Donald Trump openly questions Nato and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s desire for peace, EU leaders have continued to voice their unequivocal support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

The Conversation

Starmer speaks to EU chiefs after bloc commits to boost European defence

Donald Trump expressed uncertainty that America would come to the aid of other countries in Nato if they do not meeting military spending targets.

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Trump accused of ‘insulting’ UK by claiming Britain would not come to America’s aid

US President’s comments compared to those of his deputy JD Vance, who has been slammed for disrespecting British veterans

The Independent UK

What would a French nuclear umbrella over Europe really mean?

Emmanuel Macron has proposed opening a dialogue with other European countries on France's nuclear deterrent, raising questions about what a French nuclear umbrella over Europe might entail – although the Élysée has stressed that France is not seeking to deploy nuclear weapons outside the country, or to revise the nuclear…

Radio France Internationale

‘Fair enough’ for US to expect Europe to do more on defence, suggests minister

Sir Keir Starmer is due to speak to European leaders on Friday, as the UK’s diplomatic push for peace in Ukraine continues.

Evening Standard

Minister ridicules Reform claims Labour is ‘terrified’ of party – as it happened

Stephen Kinnock responds to US president’s comments that he would not support Nato countries that do not spend enough on defence

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Starmer to hold talks with European allies as push for Ukraine peace continues

PM to be updated by European leaders on the outcome of a summit aimed at boosting the continent’s defences and bolstering support for Kyiv

The Independent UK

Russia fires wave of missiles at Ukraine as Zelensky hopes for 'meaningful' talks with US

Russia launches latest wave of attacks as Volodymyr Zelensky confirms Ukrainian and UK officials will hold talks in Saudi Arabia next week

Evening Standard

Escalating Tensions: Russian Warship Travels Through UK Waters Under Navy's Watch

A Russian warship escorted a sanctioned cargo ship through the English Channel, prompting Royal Navy surveillance amid rising geopolitical tensions.

International Business Times UK

Trump Again Casts Doubt On His Commitment To NATO

President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed doubts over his commitment to the NATO alliance, saying countries that are not spending adequately on their militaries do not deserve defense.

International Business Times

Ukraine war briefing: US-Ukraine talks to take place in Saudi Arabia next week, Zelenskyy says

European leaders agreed to mobilise €800bn for defence as French President Macron calls Russia an ‘imperialistic power’. What we know on day 1,108

The Guardian - AU

Trump considering changing NATO policy to favor countries spending more on defense: report

Possible change in U.S. engagement with NATO comes as Trump is pressuring Ukraine to come to negotiating table to end war with Russia

The Independent UK

Question marks over Europe’s defence splurges

Letters: Richard Henderson says we need transparency, given that Europe’s Nato members collectively outspend Russia by a large margin

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The Independent UK

Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron's nuclear deterrent proposal

Poland and Baltic nations have welcomed a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron to launch talks about using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent from Russian threats

Al Jazeera

Key takeaways from Europe’s emergency summit on Ukraine

EU nations pledge continued support for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump suspends military aid to Kyiv.

The Conversation

Europe-Nato ‘coalition of the willing’ scrambles for collective response to hostility from Trump and threat from Putin

Since the infamous shouting match between the US president and Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president has been scrambling to try and repair what looked initially like a near-total breakdown in the relationship between the US and Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Trump suspending US aid to Ukraine is not about a ceasefire – it is to force Kyiv’s surrender

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump’s sudden decision to withhold intelligence leaves Kyiv blind and puts America on Putin’s side, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes

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Evening Standard

Military must modernise to ‘earn’ post-war prosperity once again, says minister

The armed forces minister said increasing defence spending to 2.5% was the start of a much bigger process of building a modern military.

Evening Standard

Russia hits out at Starmer’s Ukraine peacekeeping plan

Officials from around 20 largely European and Commonwealth countries took part in the latest talks about a peacekeeping coalition.

The Independent UK

Voices: Independent readers give verdict on Donald Trump’s state visit – and if it should be cancelled

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: While some called for a no-fuss, low-key state visit, others were outraged at the idea of Trump meeting King Charles following his Oval Office showdown with Ukrainian leader Zelensky

International Business Times

As Trump Woos Russia, Kremlin Shifts Blame To Europe

For three years, the Kremlin saw the United States as its biggest enemy, accusing US President Joe Biden of prolonging the Ukraine conflict by supplying weapons to Kyiv.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: China vows to ‘fight to the end’ with US in ‘trade war or any other war’

The comments by China’s ministry of foreign affairs mark an escalation in rhetoric following Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs. Plus, Trump posts fresh ultimatum to Hamas

Evening Standard

US ‘destroying’ world order, warns Ukrainian ambassador

Valerii Zaluzhnyi said Nato could cease to exist and Russia could target Europe next after Donald Trump’s moves towards the Kremlin.

The Fashion Central

UK at Risk of Hypersonic Missile Strike as NATO Issues Urgent Warning

The UK has been told it’s not ready to defend itself against a large-scale intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) attack.

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