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"Having just finished Zbig, a masterly biography by my near namesake, the FT's Edward Luce, I wonder what the architect of our Cold War victory would say about the looming fiasco in Ukraine." 🔥 column by @edwardlucas.bsky.social & not just because he likes my book. www.thetimes.com/article/dc31...

At @hayfestival.bsky.social with Yulia Navalnaya. Not many people get standing ovations before and after their event but she did. Pleasure and privilege to interview her about Patriot, Alexei Navalny’s final words. Both of them models of courage and hope

Remarkable pictures of Trump and Zelensky meeting before the Pope’s funeral in Rome, inside St Peter’s. Zelensky’s office has called the meeting “constructive”- it’s been briefed they’ll meet again later today.

(1/4) It was America and Britain that guaranteed the sovereignty of Ukraine and its borders in return for persuading them to give up their nuclear weapons.

❗️Zelenskyy was greeted with applause as he arrived at St. Peter's Square today for the funeral of Pope Francis

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

BBC News - Edinburgh to stage start of Tour de France in 2027 www.bbc.com/sport/cyclin...

❗️If you show weakness to the Russians, they will definitely take advantage of it — Finnish President Stubb

🔴 Russian troops are massing across the border from Ukraine’s Sumy region and preparing for a new ground offensive into Ukraine’s north east, Volodymyr Zelensky said

Sport on #bbcbreakfast Why the fuck are Russians competing in tennis?

@katie0martin.ft.com 👌👌👌 Why it might get worse for US stocks - on.ft.com/3XVpzpF via @FT

BBC News - Bulgarians guilty of spying for Russia in the UK www.bbc.com/news/article...

This is what betrayal looks like www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

The time has come to rein in Orban, even if it means 'violating' Hungary's rights as an EU member - national security is a higher, more important, principle, than anything else. on.ft.com/3QFPePm via @FT

Keir Starmer embraces President Zelensky as he arrives at Downing St.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...

Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy. We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

Crucial moment for opponents of Reform. The British public strongly supports Ukraine, despises Putin and hates Trump’s unfolding sellout to Moscow. Farage couldn’t be clearer about his alliance with Trump. There will never be a better opportunity to halt Reform in its tracks.

After careful analysis, The Telegraph has found a workaround for Spanish property taxes :

Europe can’t rely on the strength of the transatlantic relationship to help contain Russia’s threat – it must lead from the front and be the true force of support that Ukraine needs. Not just for Ukraine’s sake, but for a free and sovereign Europe.

❗️Prince Harry had a warm conversation with 🇺🇦Ukrainian veterans and military personnel at the opening of the "Invictus Games-2025".

Britain should be bolder with its EU reset - on.ft.com/4hJ0gi8 via @FT

About bloody time BBC News - Met Police launches crackdown on mobile phone thefts - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

ah. but. blue passports tho.

www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Just 30% of voters, a record low, and 10% of 18-24-year-olds, now think the UK was right to leave the EU. The current position of the two main parties on this is completely unsustainable.