
Three years on, Ukraine’s valour has shown how one person can change history
The IndependentThe best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three years ago, in the early hours of 24 February 2022, after weeks of visible preparations and a crescendo of warnings from Western intelligence services, Russia launched an all-out military attack on Ukraine by air, land and sea. It is probably fair to say that no one, whether in Russia or Ukraine, Europe or the United States, envisaged that the war begun on that February night would ever enter its second, let alone its fourth, year. But the key change has been with the arrival of the Trump administration in the White House, its abrupt change of direction away from Europe in its foreign and defence policy, and its view of Ukraine as primarily a European responsibility, even as it talks of ending the war without necessarily involving Ukraine. But it also means that Europe, including the UK, must unite behind Ukraine with the same commitment as it showed three years ago.
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EU leaders urged to back Ukraine with weapons boost
The HinduEU presses on with steel ‘porcupine strategy’ for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support
Associated Press
Military chiefs to thrash out Ukraine peacekeeping proposal amid Russia war
Al Jazeera
UK’s Starmer says coalition to beef up Ukraine security in any peace deal
Al Jazeera
Talking peace to Moscow, Kyiv
Hindustan Times
I Left My Old Life Behind To Fight For Ukraine. Here’s What Trump Isn’t Telling You.
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Ukraine war brings a new era of geopolitical uncertainty
Firstpost
Ukraine ready to accept US plan for 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Al Jazeera
Why ceasefire in Ukraine may not mean peace
New Indian Express
Key takeaways from Europe’s emergency summit on Ukraine
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Focus on military backstop as UK, US discuss ‘parameters’ of European peace plan for Ukraine
Firstpost)
Starmer outlines 4-step peace process for Ukraine as Trump pushes Europe to take lead
Firstpost
Europeans rally around Ukraine after Trump row
Hindustan Times
U.K. prime minister unveils steps toward a Ukraine peace deal, urges U.S. cooperation
NPR
Explained: How reliant is Ukraine on US weapons as Trump threatens to withdraw support after Zelensky clash
The Independent
Three years of a proxy war: Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine conflict | In Focus podcast
The HinduU.K.’s Starmer says ending Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘can’t be peace that rewards the aggressor’
LA Times
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Live Mint)
Ukraine war in 4th year: Turning point in conflict and Europe's new security reality
Firstpost
Putin says Europe is needed in Ukraine talks, but suggests deal still distant
Hindustan Times)
US urges Ukraine and Russia to support peace plan as UN votes on conflict resolution
Firstpost)
US urges Ukraine and Russia to support peace plan as UN votes on conflict resolution
Firstpost
What Trump's Recent Ukraine Statements Ignore About The Reality On The Ground
Huff Post)
In Graphics | How tensions between Russia and Ukraine started long before the war
Firstpost)
In Graphics | How tensions between Russia and Ukraine started long before the war
Firstpost)
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Firstpost
The Latest: Ukraine marks 3rd war anniversary
The Independent)
Can Ukraine survive a fourth year of war with Russia?
Firstpost)
Can Ukraine survive a fourth year of war with Russia?
Firstpost
Ukraine marks invasion’s 3rd anniversary with support mired in uncertainty
Al Jazeera
After three years of Russia-Ukraine war, Europe’s security guarantees face the abyss
CNN
After three years of Russia-Ukraine war, Europe’s security guarantees face the abyss
CNN
UK to unveil new Russia sanctions to mark three years of Ukraine war
The Independent)
A fractured front: Is Washington’s UN gambit complicating Ukraine’s war diplomacy?
Firstpost)
A fractured front: Is Washington’s UN gambit complicating Ukraine’s war diplomacy?
FirstpostAfter years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine
Associated PressEuropean troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles
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Is peace returning to Ukraine? The Trump-Putin factor and challenges ahead
Firstpost)
Is peace returning to Ukraine? The Trump-Putin factor and challenges ahead
FirstpostRussia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third year
Associated Press
Ukraine: Europe’s closest ally is in bed with its worst enemy. Now what?
CNN
Ukraine: Europe’s closest ally is in bed with its worst enemy. Now what?
CNN
US, Russia agree to improve ties, work on ending Ukraine conflict
China Daily
US, Russia agree to improve ties, work on ending Ukraine conflict
China Daily
Trump thinks Ukraine is to blame for the war – got anything to say, Boris?
The Independent
Planned US-Russia talks over Ukraine throw Europe into crisis
Live Mint
European leaders warn against Ukraine ceasefire without Russian peace deal
Al Jazeera
Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on unfavorable terms
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