UK is ready for Ukraine peacekeeping mission—if there’s ever peace to keep
British troops would help enforce an agreement that remains out of reach.
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Russia shields Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Zelenskyy warns
Ukraine’s president calls Moscow’s alignment with Tehran and Pyongyang a dangerous signal of rising global threats.
Czechia unveils its largest ammo push yet to sustain Ukraine’s fight through 2026
Eighteen nations, one initiative, and millions of ammunition rounds.
Europe offers Ukraine postwar shield—but Washington refuses to help raise it
Plans for a Western coalition to deter future Russian aggression stall as Trump’s White House declines to back Europe's security guarantees,
Former NATO chief: European leaders spend too much time on discussions instead of action for Ukraine
Anders Fogh Rasmussen said preparations for European force deployment after a potential Ukraine ceasefire are advancing too slowly and that Russia now invests more in defense than all European countries combined.
Neutral Austria signals openness to Ukraine peacekeeping role, but gives no certainty
"I do not rule out that we would participate in peacekeeping in Ukraine, should it come to that," said Austrian Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner.
“Still no troops, no Taurus, no air defense for Ukraine”: Former Lithuanian minister torches Europe’s coalition of the willing
Gabrielius Landsbergis says Europe’s grand coalition is failing Ukraine where it counts.
Ukraine’s FM Sybiha meets Rubio, Graham in Antalya ahead of Kyiv-Moscow talks
Sybiha reportedly presented Ukraine’s peace plan to US officials, emphasizing the need for Russian reciprocity.
Police arrest 21-year-old man for targeting Ukraine’s ally Starmer in series of London arson attacks
The arrest follows three separate fire incidents targeting properties connected to Starmer, who has positioned the UK as a key member of the "coalition of the willing" supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
“This is a tissue” — Elysee Palace denies Russian fake about Macron’s drugs
Russian propaganda outlets falsely identified a tissue used by President Emmanuel Macron as a "packet of cocaine," prompting a direct response from the Elysee Palace.
Türkiye says it’s ready to monitor potential Ukraine ceasefire
On 10 May, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan joined an online meeting with the “coalition of the willing,” and reaffirmed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Zelenskyy and European leaders offer Russia 30-day ceasefire in call with Trump during
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders proposed a 30-day complete ceasefire to Russia during a phone call with US President Donald Trump on 10 May.
“No one in our unit was allowed to be taken alive”: British veteran who fought in Ukraine says Russia uses ISIS torture tactics
British volunteer Macer Gifford, who fought on Ukraine’s side, says the cruelty of Russian soldiers forced his unit to adopt a strict rule — never be taken prisoner alive.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1162: Russia and North Korea to build bridge connection, burn bodies of killed North Korean troops
The United States declared North Korea "responsible" for Russia's war against Ukraine, calling for an immediate end to North Korean troop deployments. South Korean intelligence reported that North Korean forces suffered 4,700 casualties including 600 deaths.
The Times: “Coalition of the willing” for Ukraine struggles to materialize amid Europe hesitation
The "coalition of the willing" formed in March 2025 to support Ukraine's security amid Russian aggression is facing a critical shortage of actual willing participants apart from mainly the UK and France.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1160: Russia offers Victory Day truce, build forces near Finland’s border and officially admits North Korean involvement
Vladimir Putin announced a three-day "truce" from 7-10 May to mark Victory Day's 80th anniversary, though Ukraine recorded nearly 3,000 violations during a previous Easter ceasefire. Ukraine countered with a proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire, while rejecting Russian demands for NATO ban and recognition of annexed territories.
British “coalition of the willing” troops in Ukraine will train, not fight
British Defense Minister John Healey also rejected proposals to exempt British personnel from the European Convention on Human Rights despite concerns about potential Russian legal challenges.
Telegraph: US privately offered to provide security guarantees for Sir Keir Starmer’s “coalition of the willing”
The United States has offered to provide critical intelligence and logistical support to back a European military presence in Ukraine following any peace agreement.
Merz plans Ukraine trip for coalition of the willing summit in May
The German chancellor-in-waiting prepares the visit for 9 May, as the Kremlin threatens him after Merz supported future Taurus missile supplies to Kyiv.
Latvian defense minister: Europe “can do a lot” with its 2 million soldiers for Ukraine peacekeeping
Latvia is ready to contribute forces while emphasizing the importance of not weakening its own defenses against Russia.