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Watch live: Defence secretary holds talks in Washington on Trump’s decision to pause intelligence-sharing with Ukraine

Watch live as UK defence secretary John Healey and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth hold talks in Washington on Thursday, 6 March, where they are expected to discuss the US decision to pause intelligence-sharing with Ukraine following Donald Trump's explosive meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Independent UK

UK agrees deal to send advanced attack drones to Ukraine

A UK deal will help provide Ukraine’s armed forces with advanced attack drones

Evening Standard

Russia hits out at Starmer’s Ukraine peacekeeping plan

Officials from around 20 largely European and Commonwealth countries took part in the latest talks about a peacekeeping coalition.

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UK signs new arms to deal to supply attack drones to Ukraine

THE UK Government has signed a deal with an Anglo-American defence company to provide Ukraine’s armed forces with more advanced attack drones, the…

The National (Scotland)

UK signs deal with Anglo-American firm to supply more attack drones to Kyiv

The agreement with Anduril will see cutting-edge Altius 600m and Altius 700m systems supplied to Kyiv, the Ministry of Defence said.

Evening Standard

Brits escape deadly Russian missile attack on Zelensky’s home town after US halts intelligence-sharing

UK Defence Secretary John Healey will meet Pete Hegseth in Washington on Thursday as efforts continue to bridge a transatlantic rift over Kyiv’s future security

Evening Standard

Healey to meet US counterpart as European leaders hold crisis talks on Ukraine

John Healey will meet Pete Hegseth in Washington on Thursday as efforts continue to bridge a transatlantic rift over Kyiv’s future security.

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Starmer, Macron and Zelensky could visit Trump, says French government

Intensive international diplomatic efforts over a peace plan to end the Ukraine war are continuing.

The Independent UK

Trump hails Ukraine’s willingness to sign minerals deal ‘at any time’

The US president also said he has had ‘strong signals’ from Russia that Moscow is ready for peace.

Evening Standard

Britain dashes hope of quick Donald Trump peace deal for Ukraine warning 'there's a long way to go yet'

Trump reveals Zelensky sent him a letter in which Ukraine’s leader expressed a willing to sign a minerals deal ‘at any time’

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UK defence secretary to fly to Washington to discuss Ukraine

John Healey to go through European peace proposals with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth

The Guardian - UK

John Healey to travel to Washington and meet US defence secretary

He hailed the special relationship between the UK and the US as ‘strong as ever’.

Evening Standard

What are the key dividing lines between the UK and the US on Ukraine?

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump are key players during a period of instability that could shape the future of security alliances.

The Independent UK

JD Vance issues fresh Zelensky criticism as Trump pauses US aid to Ukraine

Defence Secretary John Healey is expected to visit the US later this week for talks with his counterpart Pete Hegseth.

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Trump hits out over calls from Starmer for US guarantees on Ukraine peace

European leaders have called for the US to provide security guarantees for a Ukraine ceasefire deal.

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Minerals deal ‘not enough’ of security guarantee for Ukraine on its own: Starmer

Mr Zelensky told reporters at the weekend that he is prepared to stand down in exchange for Nato membership.

The Guardian - UK

UK defence spending is about to boom – can British firms step up?

Keir Starmer plans to build up UK military, but domestic companies could lose out if it is forced to turn to US weapons instead

Evening Standard

PM hails defence sector as offering ‘next generation of secure, well-paid jobs’

Sir Keir Starmer met small and medium enterprises in the defence sector, apprentices and students at a careers fair on Monday.

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Evening Standard

UK plays down French ‘one-month truce’ proposal for Ukraine

Armed forces minister Luke Pollard said various options are on the table but insisted no plan has been agreed.

The Independent UK

Increased defence spending to see small businesses offered new contracts hub by ministers

Up to 12,000 SMEs could be supported by the plans, it is claimed

Evening Standard

Healey reiterates ‘unwavering support’ in meeting with Ukrainian counterpart

The pair discussed additional military support.

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Fact check: Government plans will see defence spending hit 2.5% of GDP

It is unclear what the Prime Minister is using to claim that the increase would be £13.4 billion per year.

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Richard Madeley Shuts Down GMB Over Disturbing Donald Trump Video That Left Viewers Stunned

Richard Madeley Shuts Down GMB Over Shocking Donald Trump Video That Left Viewers Stunned

Evening Standard

Russia accuses UK and France of ‘heating up’ Ukraine war amid defence push

The accusation comes as the Prime Minister flies to the US to meet Donald Trump after promising a dramatic increase in defence spending.

Evening Standard

Starmer declines to say whether defence spending increase includes Chagos cash

The Prime Minister described the deal being negotiated with Mauritius as ‘extremely important for our security’.

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