Ukraine's future looks, increasingly, to be out of its own hands, with the US and Russia sending high-ranking officials for talks in Saudi Arabia about the end of the war - with Volodymyr Zelenskyy insisting he was not invited. But could European plans for boots on the ground - and a hasty and strong response to American rhetoric about the continent - provide Ukraine with some hope? Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges at NATO. Jamie Shea, analyses what might push Donald Trump in one direction or another.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, The Times’ correspondent Maxim Tucker in Kyiv delves into Ukraine’s concerns over Trump’s direct talks with Putin, which many fear sideline their nation. He also sheds light on the intensifying battlefield challenges, Ukraine’s dependence on Western military aid, and the pressing need for Europe to bolster its defence commitments against the growing Russian threat.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw warns that without solid security guarantees for NATO, Donald Trump’s plan for peace in Ukraine will open the door for Vladimir Putin to attack other Eastern European countries.

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Donald Trump’s Vice President JD Vance is the key guest at the first day of the Munich Security Conference, but seems to be contradicting the president on key parts of his Ukraine peace talks with Vladimir Putin. The Times’ Defence Editor Larisa Brown is in Munich, and explains how Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and Europe as a whole are navigating the confusion.

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Donald Trump’s plan for peace in Ukraine and a bombshell speech by his defence secretary have prompted anger and disbelief in Europe - as well as a level of chaos as leaders contemplate how to respond. Former senior UK military officer Philip Ingram examines how these moves are pushing nations to take on greater defence responsibilities—and the strategic consequences of this shift.

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Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin signals the start of Ukraine negotiations, sparking fears among allies that it may come at Kyiv’s expense. Former Pentagon official Jim Townsend explains how early concessions could weaken Trump’s position—and why the US is pushing Europe to take on more of the defence burden.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has clarified the Trump administration’s stance on Ukraine, along with a warning that America cannot be relied upon to guarantee Europe’s security against Russia. He also said that it is ‘unrealistic’ for Ukraine to fully reclaim its 2014 borders. It comes as the country fights to hold onto its territory. The Times’ Maxim Tucker explains how that fight now includes robots on the front lines.

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The US president warns ‘all hell will break out’ if Hamas doesn’t release remaining Israeli hostages by Saturday. It follows the militant group’s threat to postpone further releases, blaming Israel for violating the ceasefire deal. The Times’ George Grylls unpacks how this impacts prospects for peace – and casts a shadow over Donald Trump’s meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah. 

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At the start of a potentially monumental week for the war in Ukraine, during which top level, international diplomats gather for the Munich Security Conference, we look at the concept that any ceasefire might leave the situation "frozen". The Times' World Affairs Editor, Catherine Philp, explains how history shows that rarely ends well.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, former US Ambassador to Nato Kurt Volker dissects the Trump administration’s approach to Russia, Ukraine, and global diplomacy. He contends that while Kyiv has navigated the situation astutely, Moscow has been left scrambling in response to the new US president’s unconventional tactics.

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