Poland’s Prime Minister Says His Country Was Right About Russia
Having been proved right about Russia, Warsaw is savoring its newfound influence in NATO and on Ukraine policy.
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China Tries to Mend Europe Ties Without Distancing Itself From Russia
Beijing, in urgent need of reviving its economy, wants to mend ties with Europe but is struggling to create distance between itself and Moscow.
Eurosceptic Tory MPs demand to see full text of Northern Ireland deal
European Commission vice-president claims finishing line in sight but DUP says deal falls shortThe European Research Group of Eurosceptic Conservative MPs is demanding to see the full text of any deal on the Northern Ireland protocol, piling pressure o…
Nurses’ union to pause strike action while it holds ‘intensive talks’ with government on pay – as it happened
RCN suspends 48-hour strike in England planned for March with health secretary to meet union leaders. This live blog is now closedNurses in England pause strike action to enter ‘intensive’ pay talksMinette Batters, president of the National Farmers’ Un…
Call to back Rishi Sunak on NI protocol deal amid fears ministers may quit
Senior Brexiter Maria Caulfield says PM must be given ‘time and space’ to conclude talks with EUA senior Brexiter minister has urged colleagues to give Rishi Sunak “time and space” to finish negotiations with the EU over the Northern Ireland protocol, …
Biden promises Kyiv extra military aid as EU discusses ammunition
US president pledges $500m in help for Ukraine while west prepares next phase of sanctions against RussiaRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesJoe Biden has promised further military aid for Ukraine worth $500m (£415m) during his unannounced visit to…
Suella Braverman urges Sunak not to ditch Northern Ireland protocol bill
First sign of cabinet tensions emerges as Downing Street plays down hopes that deal with EU will be clinched on TuesdayRishi Sunak has been urged not to drop potential powers to unilaterally override the Northern Ireland protocol, as the first sign of …
Starmer to make EU trade and standards pledge as Tories ‘give up on farmers’
Exclusive: In address to NFU conference on Tuesday, Labour leader will make his pitch to the rural communityKeir Starmer will promise farmers a closer trading relationship with the EU and to protect high British food standards, as he says the Conservat…
Ukraine war ‘over’ unless EU boosts military support, says top diplomat
Foreign affairs chief tells Munich security conference provision of ammunition has to be solved quicklyRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe war with Ukraine will be over unless the EU finds a way in weeks to speed up the provision of ammunition …
Boris Johnson’s intervention in NI Brexit row ‘not entirely unhelpful’ – minister
Penny Mordaunt says ex-PM’s comments served as reminder to Brussels of UK threat to override Northern Ireland protocolAn intervention by Boris Johnson in the row over solving the post-Brexit deadlock in Northern Ireland is ”not entirely unhelpful”, a c…