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The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Trump says he could meet Putin ‘soon’ as Ukraine, Europe reel from outreach

UK Prime Minister says he is prepared to supply British troops for post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

What the papers say – February 17

Here are the biggest stories leading Monday’s front pages.

Evening Standard

Russia's ruble is soaring as Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine war while Europe fears getting sidelined

The ruble has shot up 20% since the start of the year as investors have been expecting improved US-Russia ties under Trump.

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President Trump To Involve Ukrainian President In Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

President Trump announces Ukrainian President's involvement in peace talks with Russia, raising concerns over potential concessions and European response t...

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Starmer ready to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if peace deal reached

It is understood to be the first time the PM has been explicit about sending British peacekeepers to Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says he is ready to put UK troops in Ukraine to face down Putin if necessary

In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric ahead of an urgent meeting of European leaders in Paris on Monday, the prime minister confirmed he is prepared to put a peacekeeping force into Ukraine if there is a deal to end the war with Russia

The Independent UK

Starmer prepared to put troops into Ukraine to safeguard peace

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the move to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin could mean putting troops in harm’s way.

Evening Standard

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Bafta viewers praise David Tennant’s second stint as host: ‘This is how you open an awards show’

The ‘Doctor Who’ star stunned crowds in a kilt

The Independent UK

Zelensky warns that Putin will ‘100%’ occupy Europe if US withdraws Nato support

The Ukrainian president stressed his country would not agree to any deal conducted without their involvement

The Independent UK

Ukraine 'not attending US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia' over end to war amid planned Trump and Putin meeting

Kyiv said it was not planning on sending officials to US meeting with Russia as it was not aware of it

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on JD Vance in Munich: Europe must stand up for its values

Editorial: The vice-president’s speech on Friday was another wake-up call for European leaders. On defence and in other areas, they need to chart their own course

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine recaptures frontline village amid signs of slowing Russian advance

Pischane in Donetsk back under Kyiv’s control as Zelenskyy renews call for fighting to end ‘with just and lasting peace’

The Guardian - UK

John Major accuses Donald Trump of ‘cuddling’ up to Vladimir Putin

Former prime minister hits out as Keir Starmer prepares to attend Ukraine crisis summit in Paris

The Independent UK

‘The US is ready to hand Russia a win’: newspapers on Europe’s Trump shock

European papers express deep alarm at declaration of an ‘ideological war’, while the NYT says Putin may soon ‘realise his dream’

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - US

Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes

Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be Poland and Lithuania

The Guardian - UK

John Major: Trump’s US isolationism threatens global democracy

Former UK prime minister says US may regret ceding world stage to China and condemns ‘hypocritical’ JD Vance speech

Evening Standard

Ex-PM Major warns of ‘dangerous world’ if US does not stand behind allies

Former prime minister Sir John Major said a US retreat into isolationism could create a vacuum which China or Russia could fill.

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

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International Business Times

European Countries To Meet In Paris On Monday To Discuss Security: France FM

France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said, amid growing concerns over US efforts to end the Ukraine war.

Radio France Internationale

Macron gathers European leaders to counter US moves on Ukraine war

France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, his office said, amid growing concerns over US efforts to end the Ukraine war unilaterally.

The Guardian - UK

Alexei Navalny supporters visit grave on first anniversary of his death

Queues of people risk possible arrest at Moscow cemetery while European leaders condemn Kremlin

Al Jazeera

Russian drones hit Ukraine power plant, leaving residents in the cold

French President Emmanuel Macron will host emergency meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Independent UK

Starmer’s plan to bridge gap between Trump and Europe ‘not easy’, says Reynolds

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet European leaders at a crisis summit on Monday before heading to Washington later this month.

Radio France Internationale

Europe needs special Ukraine envoy to get meaningful peace role, Finland says after US rebuff

Europe needs a special envoy for Ukraine to ensure it gets a meaningful role in any peace process, two European leaders said on Sunday after the continent was ruled out as a partner in talks by US President Donald Trump's administration.

International Business Times

Navalny Supporters Risk Reprisals With Memorial Events A Year After Death

A year after Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died behind bars, his supporters held memorial events on Sunday, with hundreds risking reprisals by visiting his grave in Moscow.

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