French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Washington next week amid European concerns over Donald Trump’s approach to Ukraine and his outreach to Moscow.
The leaders of France and Britain, Europe’s two nuclear powers, will visit the U.S. separately to urge Trump not to rush into a ceasefire deal with Vladimir Putin without European involvement. They are also expected to discuss military guarantees for Ukraine.
Macron, who has built a working relationship with Trump since their first terms, warned that a weak deal would send the wrong message to global rivals like China and Iran. “You cannot be weak in the face of Putin,” he said ahead of his White House visit on Monday.
The visits come amid a growing rift between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom Trump recently called a “dictator.” European officials worry about a shift in U.S. policy that could pressure Kyiv into an unfavourable peace deal.
Britain and France have been preparing post-war security plans with European allies, focusing on military guarantees for Ukraine. While both nations have ruled out deploying troops immediately, discussions include air, maritime, and cyber support based in Poland and Romania to deter future Russian aggression.
A Western official said that even if peacekeepers were needed, European forces would focus on protecting Ukrainian infrastructure rather than securing frontlines. Russia has already signalled opposition to any European presence in Ukraine.
Starmer will meet Trump in Washington on Thursday. Trump, speaking on Fox News, downplayed their efforts, saying Macron and Starmer had done little to end the war. However, he described Macron as a “friend” and Starmer as a “very nice guy.”
Sudan is facing a worsening cholera outbreak, with 1,351 cases and 58 deaths reported in White Nile State over three days. Contaminated water, linked to conflict-related infrastructure damage, is fuelling the crisis.
China’s defence ministry dismissed Australia’s complaints over Chinese naval drills between Australia and New Zealand, calling them "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts."
President Donald Trump has named newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The move consolidates Patel’s leadership over two major law enforcement agencies during a period of transition.
The Trump administration has ordered U.S. federal employees to submit a list of their work accomplishments by Monday night or risk losing their jobs, raising legal and procedural questions over mass firings.
Intense snowfall persists along the Sea of Japan coast, with warnings in effect for traffic disruptions and snow-related accidents through Monday, February 24.
Anthony Ricco, one of Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense attorneys, has filed to step down from the legal team ahead of his upcoming human trafficking trial, citing an inability to continue effectively representing the hip-hop mogul.
Scientists have successfully observed plastic Ice VII, an exotic form of water previously predicted by theoretical models, shedding new light on how water behaves under extreme conditions, both on Earth and potentially on alien worlds.
A recent discovery has revealed that ancient artifacts from the Treasure of Villena were crafted using metal from meteorites, offering new insights into early metalworking techniques in the Iberian Peninsula.
A long-term U.S. study suggests that just two servings of yogurt per week may help protect against certain types of colorectal cancer, highlighting the potential health benefits of its living bacteria and the link between diet and gut health.
A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring 18 people. Officials are investigating whether strong winds and snow played a role in the incident.
Berlin, February 21, 2025 – German citizens will head to the polls on Sunday, February 23, for a snap general election after the coalition government collapsed late last year.
A dialogue between US and Russian delegations has begun in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the development in an official statement.
Intense snowfall persists along the Sea of Japan coast, with warnings in effect for traffic disruptions and snow-related accidents through Monday, February 24.
President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the U.S. is "pretty close" to an agreement with Ukraine regarding revenue from Ukrainian minerals as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Thousands of protesters clashed with police outside an EU mission building in Sofia on Saturday, opposing Bulgaria's planned adoption of the euro in 2024.
China’s defence ministry dismissed Australia’s complaints over Chinese naval drills between Australia and New Zealand, calling them "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts."
Intense snowfall persists along the Sea of Japan coast, with warnings in effect for traffic disruptions and snow-related accidents through Monday, February 24.
Anthony Ricco, one of Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense attorneys, has filed to step down from the legal team ahead of his upcoming human trafficking trial, citing an inability to continue effectively representing the hip-hop mogul.
Scientists have successfully observed plastic Ice VII, an exotic form of water previously predicted by theoretical models, shedding new light on how water behaves under extreme conditions, both on Earth and potentially on alien worlds.
A recent discovery has revealed that ancient artifacts from the Treasure of Villena were crafted using metal from meteorites, offering new insights into early metalworking techniques in the Iberian Peninsula.
A long-term U.S. study suggests that just two servings of yogurt per week may help protect against certain types of colorectal cancer, highlighting the potential health benefits of its living bacteria and the link between diet and gut health.
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