Ukraine war escalates as Biden sends $20bn loan before Trump presidency

11/12/2024 13:59 The Guardian

Both sides scramble to put their forces in best position in preparation for expected change in US foreign policyThe grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, with President Joe Biden rushing out billions of dollars more in military aid before US support for Kyiv’s defenses is thrown into question under the new administration.Russia, Ukraine and their global allies are scrambling to put their side in the best possible position for any changes that Trump may bring to American policy in the nearly three-year-old war. The president-elect insisted in recent days that Russia and Ukraine immediately reach a ceasefire and said Ukraine should probably prepare to receive less US military aid. Continue reading...

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Minister defends relaxing some Russian oil sanctions with Starmer set to face PMQs grilling – UK politics live

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20/05/2026 10:26 The Guardian

Russian claim that Latvia and Baltic countries plan to help Ukraine launch drones ‘totally ridiculous’, says Rutte - Europe live

Nato chief criticises Moscow when asked about Russia’s escalating rhetoric and threats against Latvia and the BalticsIn Brussels, Rutte begins by stressing the importance of Nato ministers meeting in Sweden, the alliance’s “newest ally” who joined in 2024.“This says a great deal about how...

20/05/2026 10:10 The Guardian

Officials to meet Australians detained by Israel – as it happened

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20/05/2026 08:30 The Guardian

UK relaxes strict sanctions on Russian crude as oil costs soar

Decision to allow import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries is criticised by Tories as ‘insane’The UK government has relaxed strict sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs.A trade licence that cam...

20/05/2026 08:18 The Guardian

Limit social media ban for under-16s to unsafe apps, Starmer urged

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19/05/2026 23:01 The Guardian

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19/05/2026 23:01 The Guardian

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19/05/2026 22:24 The Guardian

US Senate votes to advance resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

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19/05/2026 22:22 The Guardian

Paramount expresses support for CBS News leader Bari Weiss amid criticism

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19/05/2026 19:06 The Guardian

JD Vance says US remains ‘locked and loaded’ to restart military campaign as Iran warns of ‘new fronts’ – as it happened

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Trump turns to Middle East allies as deal to end Iran war proves elusive

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19/05/2026 18:45 The Guardian

Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon

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19/05/2026 18:23 The Guardian

Trump endorses attorney general Ken Paxton in Texas Senate primary

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Police say extra funds to hunt grooming gangs in England and Wales will ‘likely fall short’

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19/05/2026 17:47 The Guardian

NS&I to contact bereaved families owed £367m after missing savings scandal

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19/05/2026 17:27 The Guardian

US warns Russia after Moscow threatens Latvia – as it happened

This blog is now closed, follow the latest development on today’s Europe blogThe latest drone alerts come as Ukraine and Latvia were this morning forced by Russia to repeatedly refute Moscow’s claims that Kyiv was preparing attacks against Russia from Latvia.Ukraine’s foreign ministry spokespe...

19/05/2026 17:17 The Guardian

Musk v Altman: tech bros at war over OpenAI – The Latest

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19/05/2026 16:01 The Guardian

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19/05/2026 15:00 The Guardian

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19/05/2026 14:14 The Guardian

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19/05/2026 14:02 The Guardian

Stop the anonymous briefings and show respect, two ministers tell Labour MPs

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