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Badenoch says failing to spend more on defence 'is not peacekeeping, it is weakness'

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Badenoch says failing to spend more on defence 'is not peacekeeping, it is weakness'Kemi Badenoch has said failing to spend more on defence "is not peacemaking, it is weakness" as Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders face pressure from Donald Trump to increase NATO contributions.
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Kemi Badenoch Kemi Badenoch British politician (born 1980)

Kemi breaks her silence on Ukraine – finally

After a former Tory prime minister and the current Liberal Democrat leader made the running on the Trump-Zelenskyy war of words, Kemi Badenoch finally broke her..
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England's top judge condemns Starmer and Badenoch comments on Gaza family coming to UK on Ukraine scheme

England's most senior judge says she is "deeply troubled" by Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch's exchange about a Gazan family coming to the UK under the..
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Kemi Badenoch says Tories couldn't find money for major defence boost while in government

There's been a lot of talk in politics recently about "Western values".
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Badenoch takes aim at ECHR in conference speech [Video]

Badenoch takes aim at ECHR in conference speech

Kemi Badenoch says loopholes in liberalism like the European Convention on Human Rights have been "hacked", as she addresses the centre-right Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Keir Starmer Keir Starmer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

U.S To Break UK Alliance, Fight WWIII? Starmer Challenges Trump For Calling Zelensky a ‘Dictator’ [Video]

U.S To Break UK Alliance, Fight WWIII? Starmer Challenges Trump For Calling Zelensky a ‘Dictator’

U.S To Break UK Alliance, Fight WWIII? UK PM Starmer Blasts Trump For Calling Zelensky a ‘Dictator’. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned Donald Trump’s remarks calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator." Starmer defended Zelensky as a democratically elected leader" and justified Ukraine’s decision to suspend elections during wartime, drawing parallels to the UK’s actions during World War II. His criticism comes ahead of his visit to Washington, where he is set to meet Trump and discuss a US security "backstop" to deter future Russian aggression. With tensions rising between the US, UK, and Ukraine, is a diplomatic showdown on the horizon? #KeirStarmer #DonaldTrump #VolodymyrZelensky #UkraineWar #UKUSRelations #TrumpVsZelensky #RussiaUkraineConflict #WorldPolitics #Geopolitics #StarmerVsTrump #USUKShowdown #NATO #UkraineSupport #PoliticalTensions #GlobalDiplomacy #KeirStarmer #DonaldTrump #VolodymyrZelensky #UkraineWar #UKUSRelations #TrumpVsZelensky #RussiaUkraineConflict #WorldPolitics #Geopolitics #StarmerVsTrump #USUKShowdown #NATO #UkraineSupport #PoliticalTensions #GlobalDiplomacy ~PR.152~ED.194~HT.318~GR.124~

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Starmer held calls with European leaders to ensure Western alliance 'does not fracture'

Sir Keir Starmer has held private calls with European leaders to ensure the Western alliance does not fracture, a minister has said, after Donald Trump claimed..
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French President Macron and UK PM Keir Starmer invited to White House for Ukraine talks [Video]

French President Macron and UK PM Keir Starmer invited to White House for Ukraine talks

French President Macron and UK PM Keir Starmer invited to White House for Ukraine talks US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz announced the two key European leaders will have a seat at the negotiating table after EU leaders raised the alarm over Donald Trump’s handling of the war in Ukraine. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/19/french-president-macron-and-uk-pm-keir-starmer-invited-to-white-house-for-ukraine-talks Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Sarwar admits Starmer's time in power has been hard - but he's confident Scottish Labour will oust SNP

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said the last seven months of Sir Keir Starmer's government have been hard - but he is confident his party will oust the..
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Starmer backs 'democratically elected' Zelenskyy after Trump 'dictator' jibe at Ukrainian leader

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to give the Ukrainian president his backing after Donald Trump called him a "dictator".
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Donald Trump Donald Trump President of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)

Ukrainian Officials Hit Back Hard at Trump’s Attack on Zelensky’s Leadership; ‘He Is Not a Dictator [Video]

Ukrainian Officials Hit Back Hard at Trump’s Attack on Zelensky’s Leadership; ‘He Is Not a Dictator

Ukrainian Officials Hit Back Hard at Trump. Ukrainian officials have strongly pushed back against former U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest attack on President Volodymyr Zelensky, in which he labeled him a “dictator without elections.” In a heated response, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga emphasized that Zelensky remains the legitimate leader of Ukraine, defending his decision to delay elections due to ongoing martial law. Officials accused Trump of playing into Russian disinformation and undermining Ukraine’s struggle against Moscow’s aggression. The controversy comes amid growing tensions over U.S. aid to Kyiv, with Trump suggesting that Zelensky is prolonging the war for financial support. #TrumpVsZelensky #TrumpSlamsZelensky #ZelenskyDictator #TrumpUkraineWar #TrumpOnZelensky #ZelenskyUnderFire #TrumpSpeech #UkraineWarCrisis #ZelenskyCriticism #TrumpForeignPolicy #USUkraineTensions #TrumpBlamesZelensky #TrumpPutinCall #GlobalConflict #Trump2024 Also Read Trump Says It Will Be 'Very Unfair' To US If Musk Built Tesla Factory In India :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-says-it-will-be-very-unfair-to-us-if-musk-built-tesla-factory-in-india-4075903.html?ref=DMDesc Did US Govt Under Biden Try To Interfere In Indian Elections To Defeat PM Modi? Trump's Explosive Claims :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/did-biden-led-us-govt-try-to-interfere-in-indian-elections-to-defeat-pm-modi-govt-trumps-explosive-4075791.html?ref=DMDesc Dictator Without Elections: Trump Attacks Zelensky As Tensions Intensifies Between Two Leaders :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/dictator-without-elections-donald-trump-attacks-volodymyr-zelensky-as-tensions-intensifies-between-4075789.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.336~GR.344~

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Zelensky’s Brutal Response to Back-to-Back Attacks by Trump; Truth Social App Blocked in Ukraine [Video]

Zelensky’s Brutal Response to Back-to-Back Attacks by Trump; Truth Social App Blocked in Ukraine

Zelensky has hit back at former U.S. President Trump after being labeled a "dictator without elections." In a bold move, Ukraine reportedly blocked access to Trump’s Truth Social app nationwide, escalating tensions between the two leaders. Trump has accused Zelensky of mishandling the war, misleading Washington into financial aid, and failing to hold elections. In response, Zelensky defended his leadership, citing wartime challenges and continued U.S. support. #Zelensky #TrumpVsZelensky #TruthSocialBlocked #UkraineWar #TrumpAttack #ZelenskyResponse #USUkraineTensions #TrumpVsUkraine #RussiaUkraineConflict #Geopolitics #UkraineCrisis #TrumpSpeech #ZelenskyLeadership #GlobalTensions #TruthSocial ~PR.152~HT.336~GR.344~

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Trump Signs Executive Order to Cut Off Federal Benefits for Illegal Immigrants | Major Crackdown [Video]

Trump Signs Executive Order to Cut Off Federal Benefits for Illegal Immigrants | Major Crackdown

President Donald Trump has signed a powerful executive order aimed at ending all federal benefits for illegal immigrants, preventing taxpayer dollars from supporting undocumented individuals. The order also targets state and local governments using federal funds for sanctuary policies. Additionally, Trump has instructed agencies to review and eliminate regulations inconsistent with his administration's immigration policies. Stay tuned for more updates on this major crackdown. #TrumpExecutiveOrder #IllegalImmigration #NoMoreBenefits #ImmigrationCrackdown #SanctuaryCities #USImmigration #BreakingNews #TrumpAdministration #TaxpayerDollars #BorderSecurity Also Read Trump Says It Will Be 'Very Unfair' To US If Musk Built Tesla Factory In India :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-says-it-will-be-very-unfair-to-us-if-musk-built-tesla-factory-in-india-4075903.html?ref=DMDesc Did US Govt Under Biden Try To Interfere In Indian Elections To Defeat PM Modi? Trump's Explosive Claims :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/did-biden-led-us-govt-try-to-interfere-in-indian-elections-to-defeat-pm-modi-govt-trumps-explosive-4075791.html?ref=DMDesc Dictator Without Elections: Trump Attacks Zelensky As Tensions Intensifies Between Two Leaders :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/dictator-without-elections-donald-trump-attacks-volodymyr-zelensky-as-tensions-intensifies-between-4075789.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~HT.334~

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Shocking VIDEO: 300 U.S Deportees Crying for Help In Panama hotel,India Breaks Silence on Brutal U.S [Video]

Shocking VIDEO: 300 U.S Deportees Crying for Help In Panama hotel,India Breaks Silence on Brutal U.S

India has responded after a viral video showed US deportees, including Indians, crying for help from a hotel in Panama where they are being held. The Indian embassy in Panama confirmed that the migrants are safe, have access to basic amenities, and are under consular support. The deportees were sent to Panama as part of the US immigration crackdown, with onward repatriation being coordinated. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story. #IndiaOnDeportees #PanamaDeportation #CryingDeportees #USImmigration #IndianMigrants #BreakingNews #TrumpImmigrationPlan #HumanRights #DeportationCrisis #PanamaHotel Also Read Trump Says It Will Be 'Very Unfair' To US If Musk Built Tesla Factory In India :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-says-it-will-be-very-unfair-to-us-if-musk-built-tesla-factory-in-india-4075903.html?ref=DMDesc Did US Govt Under Biden Try To Interfere In Indian Elections To Defeat PM Modi? Trump's Explosive Claims :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/did-biden-led-us-govt-try-to-interfere-in-indian-elections-to-defeat-pm-modi-govt-trumps-explosive-4075791.html?ref=DMDesc Dictator Without Elections: Trump Attacks Zelensky As Tensions Intensifies Between Two Leaders :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/dictator-without-elections-donald-trump-attacks-volodymyr-zelensky-as-tensions-intensifies-between-4075789.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~HT.334~

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Trump's Big Attack On Zelensky; Calls Him a 'Comedian', 'A Dictator Without Elections' | Watch [Video]

Trump's Big Attack On Zelensky; Calls Him a 'Comedian', 'A Dictator Without Elections' | Watch

Trump's Big Attack On Zelensky; Calls Him a 'Comedian', 'A Dictator Without Elections'. U.S. President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “comedian” and a “dictator without elections.” Speaking at a recent event, Trump criticized Zelensky for refusing to hold elections amid the ongoing war, accusing him of prolonging the conflict for financial and military aid. The remarks have sparked global reactions, with Ukraine dismissing Trump’s comments as Russian disinformation. As Trump continues to shape his foreign policy stance ahead of the U.S. elections, his position on Ukraine remains a key point of contention. Watch the full speech here. #TrumpVsZelensky #TrumpSlamsZelensky #ZelenskyDictator #TrumpUkraineWar #TrumpOnZelensky #ZelenskyUnderFire #TrumpSpeech #UkraineWarCrisis #ZelenskyCriticism #TrumpForeignPolicy #USUkraineTensions #TrumpBlamesZelensky #TrumpPutinCall #GlobalConflict #Trump2024 Also Read Trump Says It Will Be 'Very Unfair' To US If Musk Built Tesla Factory In India :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-says-it-will-be-very-unfair-to-us-if-musk-built-tesla-factory-in-india-4075903.html?ref=DMDesc Did US Govt Under Biden Try To Interfere In Indian Elections To Defeat PM Modi? Trump's Explosive Claims :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/did-biden-led-us-govt-try-to-interfere-in-indian-elections-to-defeat-pm-modi-govt-trumps-explosive-4075791.html?ref=DMDesc Dictator Without Elections: Trump Attacks Zelensky As Tensions Intensifies Between Two Leaders :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/dictator-without-elections-donald-trump-attacks-volodymyr-zelensky-as-tensions-intensifies-between-4075789.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.334~

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NATO NATO Intergovernmental military alliance

Defence secretary says a 'unified NATO' in America's 'best interests'

The defence secretary has said it is in America's "interest" that NATO remains strong and unified.
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Putin Signals Trust in US: First Step Toward Ending War – Watch First Reaction to Saudi Peace Talk [Video]

Putin Signals Trust in US: First Step Toward Ending War – Watch First Reaction to Saudi Peace Talk

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed optimism about U.S.-Russia talks, calling them a "first step" toward restoring relations and resolving the Ukraine conflict. Speaking from a drone factory in Saint Petersburg, Putin emphasized the need to rebuild trust with the U.S. while also accusing Ukraine of blocking negotiations. He also commented on Russian troops crossing into Ukraine’s Sumy region and hinted at future diplomatic moves. Could this be the beginning of the end for the war? Watch to find out what Putin said about Zelensky and the role of the West in the ongoing crisis. #Putin #RussiaUkraineWar #USRussia #Zelensky #UkraineCrisis #PeaceTalks #WorldNews #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #Russia #NATO Also Read Dictator Without Elections: Trump Attacks Zelensky As Tensions Intensifies Between Two Leaders :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/dictator-without-elections-donald-trump-attacks-volodymyr-zelensky-as-tensions-intensifies-between-4075789.html?ref=DMDesc Deeper Look At Talks Between US And Russian Officials And What Comes Next :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/deeper-look-at-talks-between-us-and-russian-officials-and-what-comes-next-4074843.html?ref=DMDesc US-Russia High-Level Officials To Negotiate Ukraine Peace :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-russia-high-level-officials-to-negotiate-ukraine-peace-4074657.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~ED.102~GR.122~HT.318~

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If Putin Doesn't Agree: To NATO Terms With Trump...: UK Typhoon Jets Ready | Details [Video]

If Putin Doesn't Agree: To NATO Terms With Trump...: UK Typhoon Jets Ready | Details

The UK is preparing to deploy Typhoon fighter jets over Ukraine if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to agree to NATO's terms in potential negotiations with If Putin Doesn't Agree: Donald Trump. As tensions escalate, British forces are on high alert, signaling strong Western military support for Ukraine. With NATO ramping up pressure on Moscow, will this move push Putin toward a deal or provoke further confrontation? Get the full details on this major development. If Putin Doesn't Agree: #IfPutinDoesn'tAgree #UK #UkraineWar #Russia #Putin #NATO #Trump #TyphoonJets #Military #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #WW3 #Defense #UkraineConflict ~HT.97~PR.274~PR.85~GR.124~

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Putin Open To Zelensky Talks As Kremlin Says Ukraine Can Join EU But Not NATO Amid Saudi Peace Talks [Video]

Putin Open To Zelensky Talks As Kremlin Says Ukraine Can Join EU But Not NATO Amid Saudi Peace Talks

Putin Open To Zelensky Talks As Kremlin Says Ukraine Can Join EU But Not NATO Amid Saudi Peace Talks. Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks with Zelensky if necessary, the Kremlin stated, though it questioned his legitimacy. Meanwhile, Kremlin affirmed Ukraine’s right to join the EU but rejected its NATO membership bid. Saudi Arabia hosts key US-Russia talks on Ukraine’s future, but Kyiv was not invited. Zelensky insisted Ukraine would not accept agreements made without its participation. #Putin #Zelensky #Russia #Ukraine #Kremlin #NATO #EU #SaudiArabia #USRussiaTalks #Kyiv #PeaceTalks #Geopolitics #VolodymyrZelensky #VladimirPutin #Diplomacy #Security #UkraineWar #Riyadh #Moscow #InternationalRelations ~HT.318~GR.125~ED.103~

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Breaking News: Putin-Trump Meeting Date Announced | U.S Reunites With Russia To Betray Europe, UK [Video]

Breaking News: Putin-Trump Meeting Date Announced | U.S Reunites With Russia To Betray Europe, UK

In a major geopolitical shift, the date for the highly anticipated meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump has been officially announced for next week. As Washington and Moscow move closer to negotiations, European leaders are alarmed by what they see as a betrayal by the U.S. Is America abandoning its allies in Europe and the UK to reset ties with Russia? Watch this explosive report for all the details! #PutinTrumpMeeting #BreakingNews #RussiaUSRelations #Geopolitics #Trump #Putin #USRussia #WorldNews #EuropeBetrayed #UkraineWar #NATO Also Read US-Russia Diplomats Convene In Riyadh As Saudi Hosts Meet To End Ukraine War; Kyiv, Europe Sidelined :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-russia-diplomats-convene-in-riyadh-as-saudi-hosts-meet-to-end-ukraine-war-kyiv-europe-sidelined-4074097.html?ref=DMDesc As Trump Set To Arm India With F-35 Stealth Fighters, Pakistan Expresses Deep Concern :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/as-trump-set-to-arm-india-with-f-35-stealth-fighters-pakistan-expresses-deep-concern-4071961.html?ref=DMDesc US Army Bars Transgender People From Enlisting In Military With Immediate Effect :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-army-bars-transgender-people-from-enlisting-in-military-with-immediate-effect-4071757.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~HT.336~

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