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Ian Proud

Zelensky
Europe

Even if the war ended tomorrow, Ukraine could end up broke by 2026

There's a gaping hole in Kyiv’s finances that no amount of tax increases or Western donations will be able to fill

With forced withdrawal, Russia takes away Ukraine's Kursk cards
Europe

With forced withdrawal, Russia takes away Ukraine's Kursk cards

Zelensky had gambled on being able to trade land in Russia for the return of land in Ukraine. That failed.

David Lammy, Keir Starmer, Peter Mandelson
Europe

Once never-Trump, Britain's leaders scrambling to stay relevant

New Ambassador to Washington Lord Peter Mandelson has an uphill battle on his hands

Volodymyr Zelenskiy Donald Trump
Europe

The steep but worthy price of minerals for peace in Ukraine

It's probably a bad deal but it's the best Zelensky is going to get

Russian soldiers Ukraine
Europe

Russia races for Ukranian mineral wealth before a potential ceasefire

Moscow is targeting Ukraine's rich mineral reserves, crippling the steel production efforts and jeopardizing its ability to repay war debts