The EU is becoming an engine of war
Building the union was never a “peace project”. But European hard power is now its leaders’ greatest priority.
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The NHS England power grab
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Why Putin rejected Trump’s ceasefire deal
The Russian leader agreed to a halt on attacks on energy infrastructure but has many demands for peace.
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European leaders still aren’t facing reality on Ukraine
No matter how they spin it, there is no practical alternative to American military power.
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Keir Starmer finally has a vision for Britain
Energised by international events, the Prime Minister has defined his ideas for the state.
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Europe is not doomed yet
It still has many cards it can play against Russia.
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PMQs review: Starmer and Badenoch play statesmen
The Tory leader’s questions reflected the gravity of the situation unfolding between Trump and Zelensky.
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Volodymyr Zelensky’s war of wills
For those fighting for their country’s survival, the president’s defiance is prized above his diplomacy.
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Trump cuts Ukraine off
The US president has halted military aid to Volodymyr Zelensky’s war-torn country, effective immediately.
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Europe alone cannot rescue President Zelensky
Keir Starmer is leading the continent in the right direction. But peace in Ukraine cannot be guaranteed without the US.
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Zelensky’s nightmare in Washington
After this row in the Oval Office between Zelensky and Trump, can Ukraine or Europe count on American support anymore?
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Despite three years of war, Ukrainians do not despair
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Starmer’s defence spending increase could define his premiership
There is an opportunity for the UK in this turbulent international order.
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Is this Keir Starmer’s Love Actually moment?
Cautious realpolitik will serve him better than cute grandstanding. But for those politicians willing to stand up to Trump, there…
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Donald Trump’s useful fools have betrayed Ukraine
Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Nigel Farage knew Trump’s views on the war. So why did they back him nonetheless?
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What can Starmer get out of Trump on Russia?
As they queue up to meet Trump, Europe’s leaders shouldn’t be cowed by the brutality of his realpolitik.
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Vladimir Putin’s wildest dreams are coming true
Donald Trump turns on Volodymyr Zelensky as he sides with Russia over Ukraine.
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The end of the alliance
With Donald Trump threatening to rip up Europe’s post-Cold War security architecture, the continent’s leaders must assume responsibility for their…
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The threat of peace
America and Russia’s plot to end the Ukraine war on their terms has left Europe scrambling to secure its future.
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Europe’s emergency is Keir Starmer’s salvation
If peacekeeping Ukraine requires British re-armament, it could also break through the political consensus binding Labour.
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