Source: https://
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202
5/05/31/we-must-get-real-trump-abandoning-ukraine-europe-admits/
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Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Europe admits Trump abandoning Ukraine, must get real
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Western diplomats pessimistic on US role; Europe boosts Ukraine defence
A meeting in The Hague revealed growing pessimism among Western diplomats about U.S. involvement, with officials saying, “Let’s get real and admit the US will never be on board.” Europe is now focusing on sustaining Ukraine’s defence, stepping up economic pressure on Russia. 2/
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Peacekeeping plan vague; NATO membership for Ukraine off table
The UK and France’s “coalition of the willing” peacekeeping plan still exists publicly, with 30+ nations backing it, but troop commitments remain vague. Trump’s envoy confirmed NATO membership for Ukraine is off the table, citing opposition from multiple member states. 3/
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Europe prepares for future without US backing for Ukraine
The Telegraph: Europe is preparing for the future in which Trump abandons Ukraine. In this future, they will support Ukraine independently. Peacekeeping talk is dying. The focus is on long-term support without U.S. backing. 1/
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Zelenskyy doubts Russia’s clarity before Istanbul talks
“Not very serious”: Zelenskyy criticizes Russia’s lack of clarity before talks President cast doubt on Russia’s commitment to peace negotiations, saying Moscow has not provided clear information about its agenda for talks scheduled in Istanbul on 2 June
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USSR’s Dan-M Drones: From Training Sims to Russian Attack Weapons in Ukraine
The USSR built the Dan-M drone to simulate Tomahawk missiles for training. Today, Russia is converting them into crude attack drones—and launching them at Ukrainian cities. But why? Even experts aren’t sure.
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Russia-Ukraine war ceasefire negotiations with Putin and Trump
Source: https://
foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/29/rus
sia-ukraine-war-ceasfire-negotiations-putin-trump/
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Putin at BRICS calls for peace as Russian troops advance in Donetsk
At BRICS, Putin told leaders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America that Russia wants peace. Meanwhile, Russian troops advanced along the Donetsk front. He used cease-fire talk to paint Russia as a responsible power resisting Western dominance. 6/
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Putin feeds Trump fake progress, blocks truce, demands territory
Putin feeds Trump fake progress. In Istanbul, Russia blocked a U.S.-led 30-day truce and demanded Ukraine hand over territory. Trump still claimed Putin was ready to end the war after a phone call on May 19. 5/
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Putin declares truce but strikes Ukraine
On May 9, Putin declared a 'truce.' That same day, Russian forces launched missile strikes on Ukrainian cities. Kremlin media accused Ukraine of 14,000 fake violations, repeating the same tactic used during April’s failed 'Easter cease-fire.' 4/