Security for Zelensky-US meeting ‘very challenging’ – Irish police chief The meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at Baldonnel Aerodrome came at ‘very short notice’. Evening Standard · 1h ago
European voice in Ukraine peace talks must include UK, Taoiseach says Micheál Martin acknowledged that pressure was increasing on European nations to agree how they would be represented in peace negotiations. Evening Standard · 5h ago
Andy Burnham hits back at David Cameron over criticism of his EU plans Lord Cameron said starting a conversation about rejoining the bloc would be ‘very long and painful’ The Independent UK · 6h ago
EU leaders in Dublin grapple with who speaks for Europe in peace talks Good morning. I’m Luca Bertuzzi, holding the pen for today’s newsletter. The Ukraine peace talks, and the question of who should speak for Europe at the table, have swamped the informal EU summit, kicking off another round of the name game. Euronews · 8h ago
Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice European nations are looking for an envoy to represent them in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war The Independent UK · 10h ago
EU leaders to meet in Dublin amid prospect of Europe joining Ukraine peace talks The informal meeting of the European Council comes a day after the Irish capital hosted the European Political Community summit. Evening Standard · 13h ago
Zelensky hails ‘real result’ as prisoner exchange with Russia secured The Ukrainian president also hailed progress on Europe joining negotiations with Russia and the US. Evening Standard · 17h ago
PM not ‘reading too much’ into Ukraine peace talks and urges focus on ceasefire The Prime Minister promised Volodymyr Zelensky his ‘complete support’ in helping end the war in Ukraine. The Independent UK · 20h ago
There can be no progress in reaching Ukraine peace agreement without EU – Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the EU is ‘potentially in a process’ on negotiations in finding a peace agreement in Ukraine. The Independent UK · 20h ago
PM pledges support for Ukraine in peace talks and pushes for European access The Prime Minister was attending the European Political Community summit in Dublin. Evening Standard · 23h ago
Burnham unveils ‘stinging’ sanctions on Russia at major European summit The Prime Minister urged other leaders to ramp up pressure on Vladimir Putin to take peace talks seriously. Evening Standard · Nov 12
Ukraine dominates Dublin summit amid warnings over Europe’s security framework President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed delegates at the start of the European Political Community meeting. The Independent UK · Nov 12
No 10 defends PM’s trip to Cop31 amid cost and net-zero questions Scrutiny of Andy Burnham’s travel has heightened. Evening Standard · Nov 12
Security operation in Dublin ramps up as major European events get under way More than 50 world leaders are in Dublin for the European Political Community summit. Evening Standard · Nov 12
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12 New talks with Russia, Ukraine and European countries agreed, US says - as it happened US envoy Steve Witkoff’s announcement come after his talks with Putin in Moscow
Euronews · Nov 12 Zelenskyy to meet US envoys in Dublin after Russia peace talks The Ukrainian president is expected to meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Dublin, where they will brief him on the latest peace talks with Russia.
Euronews · Nov 12 From Abu Dhabi to Dublin via Moscow: peace talks and a row over who speaks for Europe Good morning. I’m Luca Bertuzzi, holding the pen for today’s newsletter. In this edition, leaders from across the world are flocking to Dublin for the European Political Community summit, where the war in Ukraine looms large, while the latest EU-UK draft statement significantly softened its wording.
Euronews · Nov 12 Europe Today: Ukraine talks yield prisoner swap as European leaders meet in Dublin European leaders gather in Dublin for the European Political Community summit after two days of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi produced a prisoner exchange but no ceasefire. US envoys head to Moscow, then to Zelenskyy. We also hear from the EU justice chief Michael McGrath and look at COP31.
The Independent UK · Nov 12 Fifty heads of state gather in Dublin for major European summit The war in Ukraine will be among issues discussed as Ireland hosts the ninth meeting of the European Political Community.
Evening Standard · Nov 11 Ukrainian president arrives in Dublin ahead of major EU presidency event European leaders are set to follow Volodymyr Zelensky’s arrival in the Irish capital this week.
Evening Standard · Nov 11 Public sector workers on lowest wage to see 18.3% pay hike in 5.2bn euro deal The new pay agreement will be reviewed by the unions representing the public sector unions over the coming days.
The Independent UK · Nov 11 Ring of steel see parts of Dublin brought to standstill ahead of major EU events Two major EU presidency events are taking place in the capital on Thursday and Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11 Chancellor confident budget will lead to growth despite OBR not finding evidence to prove it – as it happened The OBR normally only includes growth measures in their scorecard if they will increase growth by at least 0.1% of GDP
Evening Standard · Nov 11 Irish public sector strike suspended as draft pay deal agreed The agreement was reached in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The Economic Times · Nov 11 Ireland mounts its biggest security operation for European summits Ireland is implementing its largest-ever security operation as around 50 European leaders convene in Dublin this week. Growing concerns over hybrid attacks have prompted heightened vigilance and extensive preparations by the police. Many bomb threats in recent days have caused disruptions across Europe and targeted various institutions in Ireland. Specialist…