Jonathan Powell: the veteran negotiator being lauded over US-Ukraine detente

14/03/2025 06:00 The Guardian

UK national security adviser may prefer to work behind the scenes but he found himself in the limelight this weekIn the topsy-turvy world in which Keir Starmer and his aides operate, the US putting the onus on Russia to agree to a truce with Ukraine marked a significant victory.The proposed 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is the culmination of two weeks of high-wire negotiations involving Ukraine, the US, UK, France and Germany. Continue reading...

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14/03/2025 14:00 The Guardian

Putin makes clear Russia will only play ball with Ukraine by his rules

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Ed Davey calls on Keir Starmer to back Canada against Trump attacks

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