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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasised Kyiv’s gratitude to the US for its support during the war against Russia, after accusations he has not been thankful enough during a clash with Donald Trump in the White House.
Despite numerous instances of Mr Zelensky showing gratitude towards the US, he has been forced to reiterate his thanks after the infamous spat which saw Mr Trump and vice president JD Vance shouting at the Ukrainian president live on camera.
“Of course, we are aware of the importance of America, and we are grateful for all the support we have received from the United States of America,” Mr Zelensky said in his nightly address after a London summit with European leaders on Sunday. “There has not been a day when we have not felt this gratitude.”
The London meeting was a crucial display of support for Ukraine amid the heavily fractured relations between Kyiv and Washington.
The US will “definitely, definitely” be involved in the diplomacy which brings about peace in the region, Mr Zelensky said, as he hailed the togetherness of Ukraine and Europe.
Prime minister Keir Starmer on Sunday said Europe is at crossroads in history as he announced a “coalition of the willing” allies of Ukraine, including Britain and France, for a peace plan.
UK government disagrees with its ambassador to US over Ukraine policy
The UK government has openly disagreed with its ambassador to the United States about its stance on peace negotiations in Ukraine.
Lord Peter Mandelson, the new ambassador, had told US broadcaster ABC that Ukraine should be the first to commit to a ceasefire.
He said the relationship between Kyiv and Washington needs a “radical reset” and called on Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to give his “unequivocal backing to the initiative that president Trump is taking to end the war”.
But UK defence minister Luke Pollard has told Sky News that Mr Mandelson’s proposals are “not government policy”.
Alex Croft3 March 2025 08:37
Man ‘planning terrorist attacks’ in Moscow shot dead by Russian authorities
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has “neutralised” a man who was planning “terrorist attacks” on the Moscow metro and Jewish religious institution in the region.
The suspect was shot dead by return fire after resisting the FSB officers attempt to arrest him, the agency added.
He had planned to travel to Afghanistan and join a terrorist group after the attacks, it added.
Alex Croft3 March 2025 08:26
Starmer warns West is at a crossroads after Ukraine crisis talks
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned the West is at a “crossroads in history”, following crunch talks with European leaders on the Ukraine crisis.
The prime minister held a press conference following the talks with European leaders on Sunday (2 March).
Following the meeting on Sunday, Sir Keir said: “We are at a crossroads in history today. This is not a moment for more talk. It’s time to act. Time to step up and lead and to unite around a new plan for a just and enduring peace.”
Starmer warns West is at a crossroads after Ukraine crisis talks
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned the West is at a “crossroads in history”, following crunch talks with European leaders on the Ukraine crisis. The prime minister held a press conference following the talks with European leaders on Sunday (2 March). The London summit followed Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s unprecedented Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump and JD Vance on Friday, in which he was accused of being “disrespectful”. Following the meeting on Sunday, Sir Keir said: “We are at a crossroads in history today. This is not a moment for more talk. It’s time to act. Time to step up and lead and to unite around a new plan for a just and enduring peace.”
Arpan Rai3 March 2025 08:16
Trump shares Truth Social post from Tucson wedding DJ to back-up new Ukraine policy
President Donald Trump has shared a Truth Social post of commentary from a Tuscon-based wedding DJ who praised him for playing Russia and Ukraine “like a master chess player.”
Trump shared McCune’s words with his nine million Truth Social followers Sunday.
Arpan Rai3 March 2025 08:13
Report: Zelensky emphasises gratitude to US after Trump clash
“There will be diplomacy for the sake of peace. And for the sake of us all being together – Ukraine, all of Europe and definitely, definitely America,” Mr Zelensky said in his nightly address after meeting with UK and European leaders on Sunday.
Alex Croft3 March 2025 07:54
Russia launches 83 drones overnight
Russia launched 83 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian military said on Monday.
A total of 46 of were shot down while another 31 were “lost” and failed to reach their targets, likely due to electronic warfare measures, the military said.
Alex Croft3 March 2025 07:42
Partial truce could precede full ceasefire, says French foreign minister
A truce between Russia and Ukraine on air, sea and energy infrastructure could allow Kyiv and its allies to assess whether Moscow was ready to begin meaningful negotiations on a longer-term peace deal, French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday.
Mr Barrot’s comments came after French president Emmanuel Macron said France and Britain were proposing a one-month partial truce which could not cover ground-fighting.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and US president Donald Trump may be willing to engage in talks after their White House clash last week, Mr Barrot added.
Alex Croft3 March 2025 07:28
The King shows extraordinary courage in supporting democracy after the Oval Office car crash
The King’s invitation to President Zelensky has caused reverberations around the world. It is the most direct step yet by the King into the political arena.
We know that the King supports Ukraine. He has spoken on many occasions of the “indescribable aggression” that has faced the Ukrainians since the “unprovoked attack on their land”. He has shown solidarity and support for the president of a country invaded by a tyrannical nation. He is on the side of right in defending democracy.
But now he openly defies the injustice shown to Zelensky three days ago by President Trump.
Arpan Rai3 March 2025 07:15
Editorial: It’s time for Europe to take the lead in Ukraine peace talks
Sir Keir’s London summit of European leaders, aimed at “Securing our Future”, is a testament both to the influence and goodwill Britain still enjoys with its partners and neighbours, and to the prime minister’s personal standing.
It is, as Sir Keir declares, a “once in a generation” moment for European security. The “optics” of the meeting powerfully transmitted an image of Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine firmly in the European family of free nations, surrounded by friends, with real and metaphorical hugs.
The peace proposal emerging from the conference will be presented to President Trump on behalf of Ukraine and its European allies – a united front. Even if the US drops its support, Europe and others will do their utmost to sustain Ukraine.
Arpan Rai3 March 2025 06:30
Zelensky breaks silence on reported truce after European leaders’ summit
Volodymyr Zelensky joked at a press conference that he was “aware of everything” when asked about a Ukraine reportedly proposed by Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir Starmer.
The Ukrainian president was asked about reports in Le Figaro that the French president and UK prime minister had proposed a truce of one month.
Le Figaro reports that Mr Macron and Sir Keir do not support a ceasefire signed by the US and Russia and have proposed an alternative month-long truce.
Zelensky breaks silence on reported truce after European leaders’ summit
Volodymyr Zelensky joked at a press conference that he was “aware of everything” when asked about a Ukraine reportedly proposed by Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir Starmer. The Ukrainian president was asked about reports in Le Figaro that the French president and UK prime minister had proposed a truce of one month. “I know everything. I’m aware of everything,” the Ukrainian president told reporters after attending a summit of European leaders discussing a peace plan for Ukraine. Le Figaro reports that Mr Macron and Sir Keir do not support a ceasefire signed by the US and Russia and have proposed an alternative month-long truce.
Arpan Rai3 March 2025 06:00
