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Telegraph
21 minutes ago
- Telegraph
A heartening display of European resolve in support of Ukraine
SIR – What impressed me most about Monday's events at the White House was the sight of European leaders stepping up to the plate for once (report, August 19). Instead of the usual vacuous babble, here were our elected representatives behaving like statesmen, determined to influence the course of history. And it was heartwarming to see our own Prime Minister playing a pivotal role. Whether this will result in a peace deal that doesn't sell out Volodymyr Zelensky remains unclear. But it's good to see that serious, civilised politics is back. Stan Labovitch Windsor, Berkshire SIR – The presence of the European leaders at the talks was largely an irrelevance – an expensive, taxpayer-funded photo opportunity. Sir Keir Starmer should be in Britain. There is plenty for him to deal with here. David Saunders Sidmouth, Devon SIR – Donald Trump's friendly, even affectionate, attitude towards Volodymyr Zelensky has been taken by some as a sign that he will treat the Ukrainian leader more fairly. Would it were so, but I have my doubts. One cannot forget the American president's fury at the idea of Mr Zelensky conspiring against him with the Biden family, as Charles Moore says (Comment, August 19). Mr Trump has been steadily manoeuvring Mr Zelensky into a corner. Mr Zelensky is forbidden by the Ukrainian constitution from ceding territory. Yet if he refuses to cooperate, he will, as Lord Moore puts it, '[bring] down upon his head a tide of American denunciation and, more importantly, a withdrawal of US aid of all description'. This, then, is the context in which a smiling Mr Trump has declared himself ready to deliver Mr Zelensky to Vladimir Putin to conclude the negotiation. Gordon Bonnyman Frant, East Sussex SIR – Donald Trump was overheard appearing to suggest that he thought Vladimir Putin wanted to make a peace deal for him. Sadly, I fear Mr Trump is seriously mistaken. There is no evidence that Putin genuinely wishes to make peace, but he has fooled Mr Trump into believing that he does, playing on the American president's conceit and plying him with empty praise. Putin will play this game for as long as possible, taking as much Ukrainian territory as he can, until America wakes up and smells the coffee. At the heart of all this is a simple but self-evident truth: Putin only really respects superior strength and overwhelming force, whether military, economic or political. The European leaders know this, but have to tread on eggshells in dealing with the mercurial Mr Trump. Sooner or later, though, they must all confront him and clearly state what he needs to hear. David Platts Newark, Nottinghamshire
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
This is when UK could send troops to Ukraine
The UK is preparing to deploy troops to Ukraine as a reassurance force if a peace deal is reached with Russia. A meeting of the "coalition of the willing", co-chaired by Sir Keir Starmer, saw over 30 international leaders discuss further sanctions on Russia and security guarantees for Ukraine. Donald Trump has indicated the US is willing to provide security assistance, such as air support, but will not commit ground troops to Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the promise of security guarantees as a major step forward, expecting them to be formalised soon. Donald Trump stated he has spoken directly with Vladimir Putin to plan a meeting between the Russian leader and Mr Zelensky, followed by a three-way meeting including Trump. UK preparing to send troops to Ukraine as part of 'reassurance force' if peace deal is struck
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Popular seaside town baffles locals by proudly flying EU, Polish & French flags – but NOT the Union Jack
Residents were left baffled by the bizarre bunch of flags SEA THIS Popular seaside town baffles locals by proudly flying EU, Polish & French flags – but NOT the Union Jack Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WELSH council is bizarrely flying the EU, Polish, Ukrainian, French and Irish flags - but not the Union Flag. Seaside town Llandudno has a dozen flagpoles along its popular promenade but none are currently flying Britain's red white and blue. 6 The flag of the Falkland Islands is one of the flags being flown in Llandudno Credit: 6 The EU flag was also flown over the small seaside town Credit: 6 The Ukranian flag was seen spotted flapping in the wind along the promenade Credit: The St George's Flag and the Welsh Red Dragon are also featured alongside a range of flags from around the world. Llandudno resident Martin Edwards, 60, told The Sun: 'We left the EU, so why are we flying that? 'I just find it really strange. Why are we flying the Polish flag? That's just bizarre. 'I just think it must have been deliberate, somewhere along the line, a deliberate choice was made to exclude the Union Jack. 'We have a very spectacular promenade with a whole line of flagpoles on there. 'It's been an ongoing trend. I wouldn't be surprised if it was left wing councils wanting to ditch the United Kingdom identity. 'My wife is from Latvia and they wouldn't dream of having a town hall without the national flag of Latvia.' The Union flag and Welsh flag are usually flown outside Llandudno Town Hall during the summer season. Locals noted their absence this year however with the council saying the mistake was down to "staff changes." The local authority said it would see the Union and Welsh flags raised as quickly as possible. Starmer wades into flag row after SECOND woke council vows to remove St George's cross Minutes from a meeting of the Civic Sub Committee from September 2023 reveal the full list of flags to be flown along the seafront - but the Union Flag is not included. The minutes read: 'Members considered a procedure for the flying of flags on the Town Council flagpoles on the Promenade and IT WAS RESOLVED that the flags of the following would be flown on an annual basis from May to September: Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Ukraine, Falklands, European Union (EU) and that other flags in stock would be flown in rotation on the final flag pole.' It was also noted in the meeting that some residents had 'expressed confusion' as to why the EU flag was being flown after Brexit. The council meeting minutes said that the flag was there 'as a welcome to the many EU visitors to and EU residents of Llandudno'. The Union Flag and the Welsh flag were previously flown outside the town hall - but have not been put up this year. A spokesperson for Conwy County Borough Council said: 'The Union flag and Welsh flag are usually flown outside Llandudno Town Hall throughout the summer season. 'Unfortunately, due to staff changes, this task was overlooked this year, we'll arrange for the flags to be raised as soon as possible.' 6 The small seaside town is only home to roughly 20,000 people Credit: 6 For some bizarre reason the Swiss flag was flown over the town Credit:
