2025-03-05
Guardian Front Page 5th of March 2025
A prominent leader has signalled willingness to collaborate with a former US president to advance a negotiated settlement, underscoring the urgency of swift progress and shared commitment.
A prominent leader has signalled willingness to collaborate with a former US president to advance a negotiated settlement, underscoring the urgency of swift progress and shared commitment.
Defence Secretary John Healey is visiting Washington while the PM coordinates urgent talks with international counterparts and opposition leaders, as a prominent Eastern European head of state appeals to a former US President in an effort to rescue a fragile peace arrangement that spotlights Britain’s global influence and the active role of senior royals in bolstering the PM’s diplomacy.
A senior US figure erroneously claimed the UK had not conducted any significant deployments for decades, sparking anger among veterans who highlighted the hundreds of British personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Zelensky, responding to Trump’s demands, agreed to a last-minute diplomatic move after Starmer’s intervention, fuelling anticipation of a broader settlement.
A senior figure from across the Atlantic has caused uproar by belittling Britain’s record of military sacrifice, seemingly overlooking the hundreds of British personnel who served and died in conflicts overseas.
Escalating levies imposed by the US have caused a broad European market slump, intensifying worries over a worldwide deceleration and prompting exporter concerns about further tit-for-tat actions.
The US Vice President faces a backlash for comments perceived as disrespectful to Britain’s solemn commemorations, prompting condemnation from veterans, the PM, and the public.
MPs from all sides have rallied behind the PM’s position, prompting a fiery response from a prominent American figure who criticised Europe’s stance and claimed certain leaders are not genuinely seeking reconciliation, sparking widespread political debate.
Criticising Europe’s reliance on external defence measures, a prominent US figure questioned the continent’s resolve, while the PM reaffirmed the need for unity and cooperation to safeguard shared values.
The PM declares the need for robust leadership while emphasising national interests through strong alliances, signalling a decisive stance on pressing international security concerns.