The US is giving its European vassals what they’ve been asking for, and it’s brutal

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Here’s what we know 21/02 07:28 - Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says body of Shiri Bibas is not among returned hostages 21/02 07:07 - Commercial flights diverted as Chinese warships undertake apparent live-fire drill in sea between Australia and New Zealand 21/02 06:55 - Wong says she expressed ‘importance of Oscar Jenkins’ condition’ to Russian foreign minister – as it happened 21/02 05:53 - The Papers: 'Hounded to her death' and 'Don't be fooled by Putin' 21/02 05:00 - Three years after Russia’s invasion, Ukraine has to battle Trump 21/02 04:58 - Tens of thousands could be held in illegal scam compounds in Myanmar, Thai police general says 21/02 04:41 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,093 21/02 04:41 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,093 21/02 04:10 - Musk vows to ‘fix’ X after polls show high support for Ukraine’s Zelenskyy 21/02 04:10 - Musk vows to ‘fix’ X after polls show high support for Ukraine’s Zelenskyy 21/02 03:57 - Bird flu spreads to third property as farmers warn Australia’s egg shortage could be prolonged 21/02 02:42 - Elon Musk praises Doge efforts to cut federal workforce after judge ruling – as it happened 21/02 02:39 - Fact-checking Trump's claims about 'dictator' Zelenskyy and Ukraine war 21/02 02:01 - Zelensky meets US envoy, calls for strong ties despite Trump branding him 'dictator' 21/02 01:45 - Thomas Friedman on Trump’s Desire to Be President for Life 21/02 01:16 - Zelensky meets US's Kellogg in Kyiv, joint news conference cancelled 21/02 00:57 - Antisemitism summit: John Howard says ‘God bless Sky News’ as Mark Dreyfus warns against partisanship | Weekly Beast 21/02 00:01 - What are your hottest "Severence" S2 theories? 21/02 00:01 - Listen: The Ukraine War - How Far Away Is A Peace Deal? 20/02 23:46 - How to untangle Trump and Zelensky’s claims about U.S. aid to Ukraine 20/02 23:19 - Hostage's body not returned as remains 'mixed' in rubble, Hamas says - with Netanyahu warning group 'will pay' 20/02 22:53 - Trump envoy says he has developed 'friendship' with Putin 20/02 22:43 - With Explosive Goggles, Ukraine Sought to Blast Russian Drone Operators 20/02 22:10 - Congratulations to insults... Trump and Zelensky, in their own words 20/02 21:55 - In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans 20/02 20:57 - News24 | Zelensky meets US envoy after Trump brands him a 'dictator' 20/02 20:51 - Trump ‘very frustrated’ with Zelenskyy for allegedly failing to ‘take opportunity’ of US-brokered peace – as it happened 20/02 20:40 - Stop criticising Trump and sign $500bn mineral deal, US official advises Kyiv 20/02 20:39 - Ros Atkins on... the fight for Ukraine's critical minerals 20/02 20:20 - Trump 'very frustrated' with Zelenskyy as Ukraine-US news conference cancelled 20/02 20:20 - Ukraine needs 'reliable' security guarantees, Zelenskyy tells Trump envoy amid row 20/02 20:13 - US official demands Zelenskyy return to talks over critical minerals deal 20/02 20:13 - US official demands Zelenskyy return to talks over critical minerals deal 20/02 20:12 - Trump’s Ukraine wake-up call: Points he’s now making are what Russia said all along 20/02 20:04 - Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It 20/02 20:03 - Amid war of words, Trump envoy meets Ukraine’s Zelensky 20/02 19:59 - Ukraine must strike minerals deal, says Trump adviser 20/02 19:48 - Can the relationship between the US and Ukraine be saved? 20/02 19:48 - Can the relationship between the US and Ukraine be saved? 20/02 19:43 - Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term 20/02 19:42 - Vance poses immigration as ‘greatest threat’ to US and Europe in CPAC speech 20/02 19:39 - Trump upends decades of foreign policy in pivot towards Putin 20/02 19:36 - Marian Turski, Holocaust survivor who warned against silence, dies at 98 20/02 19:31 - Therapists Are Warning Against These 6 Common Habits That Could Be Worsening Your Anxiety 20/02 19:29 - Macron says France won't send troops to Ukraine 'tomorrow' but may give security guarantees 20/02 19:22 - Zelensky, Trump envoy Kellogg give no statement after Kyiv meeting 20/02 19:18 - Zelensky meets US envoy after Trump brands him a 'dictator' 20/02 19:12 - Germany's crunch elections: Can mainstream parties blunt surging far right? 20/02 19:10 - Zelensky Meets Kellogg, U.S. Envoy to Ukraine, Amid Public Spat With Trump 20/02 18:34 - African history students awarded compensation after master’s axed 20/02 18:15 - Western leaders back Zelensky amid war of words with Trump 20/02 18:09 - ‘Russia has learned nothing’ over Ukraine war, says David Lammy – as it happened 20/02 18:03 - US switches stance on Ukraine war, seeking $500bn in payback 20/02 18:03 - US switches stance on Ukraine war, seeking $500bn in payback 20/02 17:59 - EU leaders fear America more than they fear Russia 20/02 17:52 - Trump’s savage attack on Zelenskyy shaped by pro-Russian coterie 20/02 17:49 - US opposes term ‘Russian aggression’ in G7 statements – media 20/02 17:34 - Ukrainian filmmaker, and soldier, Vadym Adamov warns “Russia won’t stop” 20/02 17:22 - Lisa Nandy announces £270m fund for England’s ‘crumbling’ cultural infrastructure 20/02 17:21 - Zelensky meets US envoy after Trump brands him a 'dictator' 20/02 17:19 - ‘One of the hardest days’ in Israel as Hamas hands over hostages’ bodies 20/02 16:46 - Your Questions Answered: War In Ukraine 20/02 16:42 - Mexico will not stand US ‘invasion’ in fight against cartels, president says 20/02 16:32 - Twenty-four hours in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, where life goes on despite the war 20/02 16:31 - As Trump Turns Against Ukraine, Republicans in Congress Stay Quiet 20/02 16:30 - Ukrainian leader not a dictator, says Farage 20/02 16:25 - A model in crisis: Germans head to polls amid economic downturn 20/02 15:52 - South Africa urges cooperation at G20 meeting amid tensions over Ukraine 20/02 15:52 - South Africa urges cooperation at G20 meeting amid tensions over Ukraine 20/02 15:44 - News24 | 'We stand by Ukraine': France and allies are united against 'existential threat' Russia, says Macron 20/02 15:20 - Press conference between Zelensky and Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy is canceled by US 20/02 15:15 - Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava 20/02 15:14 - BBC faces questions over Gaza film's Hamas link 20/02 15:13 - Sanctions Against Russia 20/02 15:12 - What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy 20/02 15:11 - Why the Middle East is the perfect setting for Russia-US talks 20/02 15:09 - Putin using Trump ties as 'legitimisation' in Russia, exiled opponent Khodorkovsky says 20/02 14:49 - Not-for-profit appears to own Reform UK despite Farage’s ‘democratisation’ pledge 20/02 14:44 - How Republican Senators Have Shifted Tone on Russia and Ukraine 20/02 14:41 - Reality of war clashes with Trump’s demand for Ukraine vote, analysts say 20/02 14:41 - Reality of war clashes with Trump’s demand for Ukraine vote, analysts say