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Ukraine gained its independence following the fall of the Soviet empire. But today it is fighting for survival against the old enemy.

It is being propped and supported by the West and Nato who are using to fight a proxy war against Russia.

It is the second-largest country by area in Europe after Russia. At present, it is pushing for EU and NATO membership to protect it from the threat of Russia with whom it shares its largest border.

Ukraine also shares borders with Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the south; and has a coastline along the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea, which is currently seized and under Russian control.

Ukraine has rarely enjoyed its independence

It has rarely been able to enjoy its Independence, it has had an uprising in the south of the country, who want independence and is currently engaged in a war with Putin’s Russia.

The Russian military seized a TV broadcasting tower
The Russian military seized a TV broadcasting tower

Russia invaded Ukraine in Feb 2022

Russian armed forces invaded Russia on the 24th of February 2022 and the siege continues.

President Volodymyr Zelensky leading the country

The country is led by President Volodymyr Zelensky a TV producer turned politician who gave up his lucrative career in TV to lead the country, with a specific goal of bringing peace to the country.

He is posting real-time updates on his Twitter channel which you can follow on Euro news

Daily Mirror - Nobody will break us
Daily Mirror – Nobody will break us

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Macron Addresses Concerns Amid US-Russia Rapprochement – French News Briefing France

Macron Addresses Concerns Amid US-Russia Rapprochement – French News Briefing

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Good Morning, France! A lot of the global news is dominated by Macron’s TV address last night, so grab a cup of coffee and let’s get into it.

Macron addresses concerns for France – and the world – last night, saying the rapprochement between the United States and Russia endangers European stability. French media looks closely at the latest from the Ukraine crisis, including reports that global oil prices are surging and the humanitarian situation is worsening.

Macron seeks talks on French nuclear weapons – World News Briefing World News

Macron seeks talks on French nuclear weapons – World News Briefing

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Good Morning! Grab yourself a cup of coffee, and let’s review the biggest stories this morning!


It won’t come as much of a surprise to you, but Donald Trump continues to dominate much of the global conversation this week, as he issues Hamas with a ‘last warning’ amid direct talks with the group to secure the release of the hostages.

Alongside the latest from Trump are ongoing reports regarding the war in Ukraine after the US suspended military aid – following a week of high drama that started with a public bust-up between Zelenskyy and Trump at the Oval Office. Europe appears to be readying itself to take the reins from the US in regard to Ukraine’s security – with French President Emmanuel Macron delivering a televised speech yesterday explaining the importance of European unity.

‘Calmer with Starmer’ – PM pledges UK’s full support – Sunday Papers  UK News

‘Calmer with Starmer’ – PM pledges UK’s full support – Sunday Papers 

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Sunday’s front pages are dominated by pictures of PM Sir Keir Starmer warmly embarrassing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his spicy exchanges with Donald Trump at the White House a day before. 

The newspapers are united in their support for the prime minister’s calmer approach – than what had been on display from Donald Trump, with several papers (including Trump-supporting papers) suggesting the American President’s state visit should be called off.

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