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02.03.2025 โ€” Day Europe Found Its Voice

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 02.03.2025.

It displays 125 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.03.2025 โ‡ข Day Europe Found Its Voice
โŒจFollowing the Trump-Zelensky confrontation, European leaders gathered in London for a summit that marked a shift in Western defense dynamics. Starmer, while maintaining trust in Trump, announced a ยฃ1.6bn missile package for Ukraine and positioned Britain and France as architects of a new peace plan.

The morning saw European leaders arriving as Russia praised Trump's "common sense." By afternoon, EU Commission President von der Leyen called for urgent European rearmament, while Starmer described the moment as "once in a generation" for European security.

Evening developments revealed Zelensky's readiness to sign a US minerals deal, attempting to salvage relations after the White House clash. In a BBC interview, he offered potential personal concessions in exchange for NATO membership. The summit concluded with Poland's Tusk declaring the West would not surrender to Putin's blackmail, while Meloni emphasized Western unity.
02.03.2025
00:44

00:45โ‡ขLondon's Billions Follow Zelensky West

โŒจThe newspapers report on Zelensky's warm reception in London, where Starmer pledged "full backing" and signed a ยฃ2.26bn loan (BBC, Times). Following the Washington incident, politicians call to cancel Trump's upcoming state visit pending Ukraine assurances (Daily Mail, Metro). Meanwhile, Starmer held talks with Trump to find "a way forward" (Sky News). The BRIT Awards saw Charli XCX emerge as the main winner (Mirror).
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08:02
BBC

Starmer to host crucial summit of European leaders on Ukraine war and security

Ukrainian President Zelensky will join leaders in London for the meeting after an astonishing blowout between Kyiv and Washington on Friday.
08:02
08:19
08:36
The Guardian

Keir Starmer to host special defence summit on Ukraine with European, Canadian and Turkish leaders

08:36
09:19
The Guardian

UK and France to work with Ukraine on peace plan to be presented to US, Starmer says, before major defence summit

09:19

09:30โ‡ขStarmer's Peace Plan Rises From Trump's Ashes

โŒจThe newspapers report on a major defense summit in London, where Starmer hosts European leaders and Zelensky (Guardian, Independent, Sky News, Spectator). Following Trump's confrontation, Starmer expressed discomfort with the White House clash (Metro) while working on a new peace plan with France to present to the US (Guardian). Netanyahu blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza, citing Hamas's rejection of ceasefire extension (BBC). A Norwegian company's refusal to refuel US military ships sparked NATO debate (Breitbart).
09:39
11:33
The Guardian

UK and France to work with Ukraine on peace plan, Starmer says, as European leaders arrive for major defence summit

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11:33
12:09

12:39โ‡ขStarmer's Trust Survives Oval Office Storm

โŒจThe newspapers report on new developments following the Trump-Zelensky clash, with claims of an insult directed at JD Vance during the meeting (Daily Mail). Starmer, while expressing discomfort with the confrontation, maintains trust in Trump (HuffPost, Sun) and is working with France on a new Ukraine peace plan (Guardian, Independent, Sky News). The Times notes Russia's praise for Trump's position, while Zelensky is scheduled to meet King Charles at Sandringham.
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13:42
The Guardian

UK and France to work with Ukraine on peace plan, Starmer says, as leaders arrive for major London summit

13:42
13:42
13:56
BBC

European leaders arrive at major Ukraine summit in London

Ukrainian President Zelensky will join leaders for the meeting after an astonishing blowout between Kyiv and Washington on Friday.
13:56
14:10
BBC

Zelensky joins European leaders at major Ukraine summit in London

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni earlier told Keir Starmer that the "West must not divide".
14:10
14:56
BBC

Europe faces 'once in a generation' moment for security, Starmer tells leaders at Ukraine summit

President Volodymr Zelensky is also attending the talks in London to discuss support and security of Ukraine.
14:56
14:56
The Guardian

Europe faces โ€˜once in a generationโ€™ moment for its security, Starmer says

14:56
14:56

15:05โ‡ขStarmer's Generation Call

โŒจThe newspapers report on a major Ukraine summit in London, where Starmer describes Europe facing a "once in a generation" security moment (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Times). Following the Trump-Zelensky clash, Britain and France are crafting a Ukraine peace plan to present to the US (Breitbart, Sun). King Charles will host Zelensky at Sandringham after the summit (Times).
15:18
16:01
16:59
The Guardian

โ€˜We have to urgently rearm Europe,โ€™ EUโ€™s Ursula von der Leyen says

16:59
17:06
BBC

Starmer to give news conference after Ukraine summit with European leaders

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen describes the summit as a "good and frank discussion", as Zelensky is set to meet the King.
17:06
17:06

17:24โ‡ขEurope's Billions Answer Trump's No

โŒจThe newspapers report on a European summit in London where Starmer announced a ยฃ1.6bn Ukraine deal and joint UK-France peace plan (Sun, Mirror, BBC). Following Trump-Zelensky clash, EU's von der Leyen calls for urgent European rearmament (Guardian), while Norway affirms continued US Navy fuel supply despite a company's boycott threat (Breitbart). Zelensky heads to meet King Charles at Sandringham after the summit (Times, Independent).
17:36
BBC

Starmer unveils plan to guarantee peace in Ukraine following summit with European leaders

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen describes the summit as a "good and frank discussion", as Zelensky is set to meet the King.
17:36
17:36
The Guardian

Starmer announces ยฃ1.6bn package for Ukraine for air missiles

17:36
17:44
BBC

Starmer unveils steps to help Ukraine after summit with European leaders

"We are at a crossroads in history," the prime minister says, as UK to give Ukraine access to ยฃ1.6bn for 5,000 missiles.
17:44
17:44
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17:51
18:14
The Guardian

Starmer says โ€˜we are at a crossroads in historyโ€™ as he announces additional ยฃ1.6bn package for Ukraine

18:14

18:17โ‡ขStarmer's Billions Answer Trump's Exit

โŒจThe newspapers report on a major European summit in London where Starmer announced a ยฃ1.6bn missile package for Ukraine (BBC, Metro, Guardian, Sun). Describing it as a "crossroads in history" (BBC, Mirror), Starmer emphasized Europe must do the "heavy lifting" while still seeking US support (Independent, Times, Daily Mail). The summit included European leaders and Canada (Channel 4), with Zelensky later meeting King Charles at Sandringham (Times, Mirror).
18:21
18:21
The Guardian

West will not surrender to Putin's blackmail, Poland's Tusk says

18:21
18:50
BBC

Starmer announces European four-point plan to reach peace and defend Ukraine

"We are at a crossroads in history," the prime minister says, while Ukrainian President Zelensky meets the King in Sandringham.
18:50
19:26
20:31
The Guardian

We need to avoid divisions between western countries on Ukraine, Meloni says

20:31
20:53
21:00
21:14
The Guardian

โ€˜We are all determined to take action for strong, lasting peace,โ€™ says Macron

21:14
21:15
21:29
BBC

Zelensky tells BBC Ukraine 'ready to sign' minerals deal with US

The Ukrainian president was asked by Laura Kuenssberg about his relationship with the US after his Oval Office showdown with Donald Trump.
21:29
21:43
21:50
The Guardian

Zelenskyy says minerals deal is ready to be signed as he seeks to move conversation on from White House spat

21:50

21:52โ‡ขMinerals Deal Rises From Summit Ashes

โŒจThe newspapers report on Zelensky's BBC interview where he announces readiness to sign a US minerals deal (BBC, Guardian), shifting focus from his White House confrontation with Trump. European leaders gather in London, with Starmer pledging 'boots on the ground' and ยฃ1.6bn in missiles (HuffPost, Independent), though Breitbart notes limited concrete commitments from other nations. The summit emphasizes Europe's increasing role in Ukraine support (Daily Mail, Channel 4).
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