DARK SECRETS: 12 - The Real Truth

Zelensky says Iran and Russia are ‘brothers in hatred’

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky set out how his country had expertise in defending against the Shahed drones used by Iran and Russia.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Starmer says 'we can't lose focus' on Ukraine amid Iran war during Zelenskyy visit

Zelenskyy's visit comes at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia’s ailing economy through increased oil revenue and scuttled US-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews · Mar 17

Starmer tells Zelensky ‘we can’t lose focus’ on Ukraine despite Iran crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also met the King during his visit to the UK.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Trump rebukes Starmer over UK refusal to back strikes on Iran

US president says ‘relationship is not what it was’ after PM defends decision not to allow use of British bases

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3

France draws nuclear red lines as Macron explores wider European deterrence role

As doubts grow over US reliability, the French president is set to unveil his plans at a nuclear submarine base in Brittany, proposing closer cooperation with allies while insisting ultimate control will remain in Paris.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 2

Zelenskyy pushes for Ukraine’s 2027 EU accession as Europe marks four years of war – as it happened

Ursula von der Leyen talks up prospect of €90bn loan but appears cautious on timetable for Ukraine joining bloc

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

New Dutch minority government sworn in under centrist Prime Minister Rob Jetten

The minority coalition government was formed after 117 days, facing an uphill task as it will need to secure opposition support to pass legislation.

Euronews · Feb 23

Von der Leyen rebukes NATO chief over 'no security without US', calls for European mutual defence

Von der Leyen pushed back on comments made by NATO chief Rutte suggesting Europe cannot guarantee its security without the United States. The Commission President said the picture is more complex - and she made it clear to her 'dear friend Mark' in rebuke.

Euronews · Feb 14

NATO chief explains his odd nickname for Trump: ‘Do you have some daddy issues?’

Mark Rutte admitted it was his ‘insufficient command of the English language,’ that had led to the amusing name for the president

The Independent UK · Feb 14

'My insufficient command of English': Mark Rutte explains why he called Trump ‘daddy,' says 'I am living with it'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte clarified his use of the term "Daddy" for Donald Trump, attributing it to a language slip-up during a discussion about Iran's nuclear facilities. Rutte described the remark as unintentional, stemming from his "insufficient command of the English language." He acknowledged Trump's good-natured reaction, noting the…

The Times of India · Feb 13