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Europe’s leaders react with scepticism to partial Ukraine ceasefire

German defence minister says Putin ‘is playing a game here’ and calls Russian president’s demands ‘unacceptable’

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky Accuses Russia Of Rejecting Ceasefire As Fresh Strikes Hit Ukraine

Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, reporting a barrage of strikes on civilian infrastructure hours after Moscow agreed only to pause attacks on the energy grid.

International Business Times

Russia’s Putin agrees to 30-day halt in attacks on Ukraine energy targets

Announcement comes after Russian leader held a lengthy phone call with US President Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera

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Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrence

As the three countries prepare to spend billions beefing up their defence capabilities, they will continue to rely on the US for nuclear deterrence, experts tell Euronews.

Euronews

Germany's Merz Urges MPs To Back Spending Bonanza In Fiery Debate

Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz said Thursday urgent action was needed to boost the country's under-resourced military and ailing economy, as he defended plans for a spending bonanza during a fiery parliamentary debate.

International Business Times

Russian forces recapture Kursk, raising questions about US-Ukraine cutoff

Moscow’s military liberated in a week much of the territory Ukraine had held for seven months.

Al Jazeera

West Says Next Step 'Up To Putin' On Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal

Kyiv's Western allies upped the pressure on Russia on Wednesday to respond to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, after Ukraine backed the proposal aimed at ending the three-year war.

International Business Times

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Labour MP warns party of ‘uncanny’ parallels with Germany’s defeated SPD

Exclusive: Jake Richards says government needs to focus on issues such as immigration and welfare to fight off Reform

The Guardian - UK

Germany's Asylum Seekers Anxious Over Merz's Immigration Plans

As Germany's Friedrich Merz gets closer to becoming chancellor, many asylum seekers live in fear of what his promised crackdown on irregular immigration will mean for them.

International Business Times

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.

Al Jazeera

‘Watershed moment’: EU leaders agree plan for huge rise in defence spending

Leaders endorse Ursula von der Leyen proposal as French president calls Vladimir Putin ‘an imperialist who seeks to rewrite history’

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Merz’s U-turn on debt: Germany responds to the signs of the times

Editorial: The chancellor-elect’s proposals for gamechanging spending on defence and infrastructure are the right response to a new era

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky Says Lasting Peace 'Achievable'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that a lasting peace was "entirely achievable" as the Kremlin called it "positive" that Kyiv was professing its readiness for talks on ending the three-year war.

International Business Times

Germany Set For Massive Rearmament As Divide With US Widens

Germany is set to rearm in a way not seen since World War II after likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said his government would vastly increase defence spending.

International Business Times

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International Business Times UK

Tesla Terminates Worker for Criticising Elon's Nazi 'Joke': Is Free Speech Dead at His Companies?

A Tesla manager was fired after he responded to Elon Musk's Nazi joke on LinkedIn, raising concerns about Tesla workers' right to free speech.

The Guardian - AU

‘You have full backing across the UK’: Zelenskyy leaves Downing Street after meeting with Starmer – as it happened

Ukrainian president has held talks with PM Keir Starmer ahead of defence summit with European leaders tomorrow. This blog is now closed.

The Independent UK

Global leaders leap to Zelensky’s defence after White House row with Trump

German chancellor and French president among those standing by Kyiv, as European vice-president vows to step up backing for Zelensky

The Guardian - UK

It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump

Amid the gloom, the truth is dawning: the country faces hard political choices, and needs a more muscular approach to defence, says journalist and author John Kampfner

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Al Jazeera

US-Ukraine critical minerals deal: What we know so far

Zelenskyy might visit Trump this week for a rare earth minerals deal in efforts to win Washington’s backing for Kyiv.

The Guardian - UK

German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund

Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag

Al Jazeera

Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals

Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Macron warns Trump against ‘surrender’ in Ukraine

US and French presidents disagree over aid and efforts to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine. Plus, are airships the future again?

Al Jazeera

Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition

Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

The Guardian - UK

A country divided: Five key takeaways from the German election

A detailed look at the results reveals a divided nation increasingly drifting to fringes as dissatisfaction with mainstream parties mounts

Evening Standard

Germany's election map highlights stark east-west divide across the country

New data from Germany's national election highlights a significant political divide as the far-right gains ground in the east

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