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THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The US president’s refusal to supply the Tomahawk missiles that would repel Putin’s advance is a lost opportunity – one made more tragic by Europe’s ‘coalition of the willing’ displaying a worrying reluctance to ensure that Zelensky can win the war

Within 24 hours last week Donald Trump performed yet another pivot in his approach to the Russian war against Ukraine. It’s become a familiar pattern of behaviour with the US president. First he expresses anger and frustration with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. Then he threatens severe consequences.

Volunteers defy their government and public opinion in China to risk their lives for an adversary of Beijing’s main geopolitical partner

The prospect of the Russian president, who is wanted by the ICC for war crimes, entering EU territory loomed over a meeting of foreign affairs ministers on Monday.

Britain’s most senior army officer has warned Ukraine cannot win the war against Russia.

Ukrainian president will seek to win security guarantees at ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting before any US-Russia talks

Ukrainian president criticises choice of Budapest as location for meeting as Trump suggests Kyiv must cede land to end war. This live blog is now closed

Defence secretary will announce measures to combat threat of unmanned aircraft after incursions in Europe

Trump allegedly urged Zelenskyy to strike a deal with Russia, refusing Tomahawk missiles and warning Ukraine of 'destruction' if it refused to negotiate.