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Don’t mention the war: in Germany, politicians are hiding the truth about defence spending

By centring the discourse on immigration, MPs have handed support to the far right – and hidden a ticking economic timebomb from voters, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s move to closer ties with Russia does not mean betrayal of Ukraine, yet – in his first term, Trump was pretty tough on Putin

The United States’ steadfast allegiance to Ukraine during that country’s three-year war against Russia appears to be quickly disintegrating under the Trump administration. President Donald Trump on Feb. 19, 2025, called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “a dictator” and falsely blamed him for the war that Russia initiated as part of…

The Conversation

Trump’s threats on Greenland, Gaza, Ukraine and Panama revive old-school US imperialism of dominating other nations by force, after decades of nuclear deterrence

Imperialist rhetoric is becoming a mark of President Donald Trump’s second term. From asserting that the U.S. will “take over” the Gaza Strip, Greenland and the Panama Canal to apparently siding with Russia in its war on Ukraine, Trump’s comments suggest a return to an old imperialist style of forcing…

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Former US Diplomat Questions Trump's Attacks on Zelensky as Tensions Rise: ' I Don't Know What He Hopes to Get By That'

Thomas Graham, a top official during the George W. Bush administration, wondered if the statements are preparing the ground "for the American public to accept basically a capitulation to Putin"

Latin Times

Putin will agree Ukraine ceasefire in 2025, says spy chief as Trump sparks fury with Russia deal plan

The Russian president and Donald Trump are pushing ahead with controversial plans to try to reach a peace agreement for Ukraine

Evening Standard

Republicans Fact-Check Trump's Claim That Ukraine Started War With Russia: 'Factually Wrong'

Some GOP lawmakers distanced themselves from Trump's statements calling Zelensky a "dictator without elections" and blaming Ukraine for the war

Latin Times

Putin's Strategic Goals In Ukraine Conflict

Explore the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, marked by shifting dynamics and complex negotiations.

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These Republican senators have broken away from Trump after controversial Ukraine post

Senate Republicans balked at Trump’s anti-Ukraine rhetoric after the president took aim at Zelensky in an unhinged social media post

The Independent UK

Donald Trump's barbed attacks on Volodymyr Zelensky 'to boost' Ukrainian president's popularity

The US president has sparked outrage by blaming Ukraine for starting Putin’s war and branding Volodymyr Zelensky a ‘dictator’

Evening Standard

Fact-check: Did Ukraine start its war with Russia, as Trump claims?

Trump has blamed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for starting the war with Russia, fuelling a war of words amid talks.

Al Jazeera

Pressured By Putin And Trump, Walls Close In On Zelensky

Outgunned Ukrainian forces have slowly lost territory to Russian troops over recent weeks.

International Business Times

In the global clash between democracy and oligarchy, the US is switching sides

As Trump empowers Russia and the far right, he is laying the foundation for undermining democracies around the world

The Guardian - US

Why does Donald Trump want elections in Ukraine and is this likely to happen?

US president calls Ukrainian leader a ‘dictator’ who does not hold elections

Evening Standard

Trump blaming Ukraine for Putin war like saying US attacked Japan at Pearl Harbor, says Boris Johnson

The ex-Prime Minister, a fierce supporter of Ukraine, also rejected the US president’s ‘dictator’ claim against Volodymyr Zelensky

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Al Jazeera

Trump vs Zelenskyy: What’s behind escalating war of words?

Trump called Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ amid a brewing war of words between the two leaders.

Radio France Internationale

Macron to meet France's top politicians to thrash out line over Ukraine

President Emmanuel Macron will gather the leaders of his country's political parties on Thursday in Paris to discuss the issues in Ukraine and possible increases in defence spending.

Evening Standard

Free speech champion JD Vance warns Zelensky against 'badmouthing' Trump who branded him a 'dictator'

US Vice president weighs into row over Trump’s ‘dictator’ jibe at Ukraine’s president after Sir Keir Starmer defends Zelensky

The Guardian - UK

‘Russia has learned nothing’ over Ukraine war, says David Lammy – as it happened

UK foreign secretary criticises Russia over Ukraine war, saying it ‘faces a test’ over Ukraine war as he speaks at G20 foreign ministerial meeting

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The Independent UK

Starmer says Zelensky is no dictator after calling Ukrainian leader in Trump rebuke

Prime minister offers support for Ukrainian leader after US president’s social media tirade

Radio France Internationale

Germany’s pivotal election: rising AfD, struggling left, and Europe’s uncertain future

On Sunday, Germans will vote in an election that could shape both their country’s future and that of the European Union. While the hard-right AfD gains support, centrist and left-leaning parties struggle to tackle key issues such as immigration, inflation, and whether to back US President Donald Trump’s efforts to…

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: The real reasons that Volodymyr Zelenskyy can’t face a new election yet

In today’s newsletter: Zelenskyy described Trump’s claims as “disinformation” – only for the US president to double down. But his claims have no plausible basis in fact

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,092

Here are the key developments on the 1,092nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

International Business Times

Trump Says Russia Has 'The Cards' In Ukraine Talks

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Russians "have the cards" in any negotiation to end the war in Ukraine, after branding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" who refuses to hold elections.

International Business Times

Disbelief And Anger: Ukrainians React To Trump's 'Absurdity'

Three years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian soldier Ivan Banias has found himself struggling to digest the "absurdity" of what US President Donald Trump is saying about the war, his country and his president.

Evening Standard

What the papers say – February 20

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine dominate the front pages of Thursday’s papers.

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