Ireland will “say more, spend more and do more” to help Ukraine defend itself against the Russian invasion, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told a conference to mark the third anniversary of the attack on the country. Speaking by video-link to the conference held in Kyiv, which is being attended in person by European Commission president … Read more
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he was willing to give up his position if it meant peace in Ukraine, quipping that he could exchange his departure for Ukraine’s entry into Nato. “If (it means) peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave my post, I am ready,” an irritated-looking Mr Zelenskiy … Read more
US special envoy Keith Kellogg praised Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy as a “courageous leader” after a meeting that Kyiv said “restores hope” following a barrage of insults, groundless allegations and threats from US president Donald Trump. Mr Kellogg held talks in Ukraine in advance of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its pro-western … Read more
Kyiv has sought to ease tension with Washington and said it still wants an “investment and security” deal with the White House, as Russia backed US president Donald Trump over a scathing and falsehood-riddled attack on his Ukrainian counterpart. Several European leaders expressed strong support for Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a spat with Mr Trump that … Read more
France and Britain are drawing up plans to create a “reassurance force” that would rely on western air power, backed by the US, to enforce any ceasefire deal in Ukraine and deter potential Russian aggression. The plans, which western officials said were still being fleshed out, give a bigger role to western air forces than … Read more
The United States has said it sees “incredible opportunities” for potential co-operation with Russia once its war with Ukraine is over, after talks between Washington and Moscow on Ukraine’s future opened in Saudi Arabia. Kyiv was not present at the talks and said it would reject any “ultimatums” or deals done behind its back. Speaking … Read more
European leaders are facing mounting pressure to increase defense spending as US President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to broker a peace deal in Ukraine. A recent emergency summit in Paris brought together leaders from France, the UK, Germany, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Spain, and the Netherlands to discuss Europe’s role in future negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, … Read more
European states look set to come under greater pressure to free up money to spend on defence as US president Donald Trump’s push for a settlement to end the war in Ukraine gathers pace. A small group of European leaders met for an emergency summit in Paris on Monday to discuss how to make sure … Read more
When Russian ground forces poured into Ukraine nearly three years ago, European leaders were confronted with the fact that Moscow again posed a real threat to the continent’s security. As the leaders of Europe’s biggest defence powers met in Paris on Monday for crisis talks, another fact was becoming obvious. The security blanket the US … Read more
Russia said foreign minister Sergei Lavrov will hold talks with top US officials, including secretary of state Marco Rubio, on Tuesday that will focus on ending the war in Ukraine and restoring Russia-US ties. Mr Rubio arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Monday on a previously planned trip. US national security adviser Mike Waltz … Read more