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Trump, Macron and Starmer to hold secret talks on Ukraine

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Publication date: 26 February 04:10

Trump, Macron and Starmer to hold secret talks on Ukraine

Bohdan Kolisnyk

Source: The Wall Street Journal

French and British leaders Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer will do everything possible to get US President Donald Trump to agree to a limited military role for the United States in the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

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Macron and Starmer assert that the success of the mission hinges on the involvement of American peacekeepers and a combined force of British and French troops, naval, and air forces.
Stay tuned for the upcoming talks at the White House where Trump, Macron, and Starmer will discuss the intricate details of this significant decision.

What is known about the talks between Trump, Macron and Starmer?

What is important to understand is that the plan of London and Paris for a peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine involves the deployment of up to 30,000 European troops.

However, the leaders of France and Britain believe that it can only succeed if American peacekeepers are involved.

Macron and Starmer believe that it is British and French troops, along with naval and air forces, that will form the basis of the so-called deterrent force.

They will not be deployed along the front lines in Ukraine, but rather tasked with protecting vital infrastructure, cities and ports, including in the Black Sea. Drones and satellites will monitor the front lines to determine whether Russia is respecting the ceasefire.

Soon, Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, and Keir Starmer will hold talks at the White House to discuss all the important nuances of such a decision.

General Staff: there have been over 140 clashes between the AFU and the Russian army

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Olha Pokotylo

Читати українською

Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders. In total, 143 combat clashes have occurred since the beginning of the day.

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There have been over 140 combat clashes between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Russian army, with Ukrainian defenders deterring and disorganizing the enemy's plans.
Russian invaders are targeting settlements, leading to significant destruction and casualties among the civilian population.
Ukrainian soldiers have successfully defended against multiple attacks in various directions, showcasing their bravery and determination.

Current situation on the front on March 29

Operational information as of 16:00 on 03/29/2025 regarding the Russian invasion was provided by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukrainian soldiers today stopped one attack in the Vovchansk area in the Kharkiv direction.
In the Kupyansk direction, the enemy carried out three assault operations, in the direction of Pishchane and near Zagryzove.
In the Lymansk direction, the invading army attacked 13 times near Nadiya, Yampolivka, Kolodyazy, Torske, in the directions of Novy and Novomykhailivka. Three combat clashes are still ongoing.
In the Siversky direction, the Defense Forces repelled two attacks near Ivano-Daryivka and Pereyzne, and another combat clash is still ongoing.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped ten attempts by the occupiers to advance in the directions of Maiske, Oleksandro-Shulty, Predtechyny, Bila Hora, near Chasovy Yar, Stupochy, and Kurdyumivka. Three combat clashes are still ongoing.

In the Toretsk direction, the enemy attacked 12 times near Krymske, Toretsk, and in the direction of Diliivka.
In the Pokrovsky direction, since the beginning of the day, the invaders have made 58 attempts to push our defenders from the occupied positions in the areas of the settlements of Panteleymonivka, Oleksandropil, Vodyane Druge, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Sribne, Andriivka, as well as in the direction of Kotlyarivka. The defense forces are holding back the enemy's onslaught and have stopped 45 attacks, 13 combat clashes are still ongoing.
Today, in the Novopavlivske direction, the enemy attacked 12 times near Konstantinopol, Skudne, and in the direction of Rozlyv. Six combat clashes are still ongoing.
In the Hulyaipil direction, the enemy carried out nine attacks near Pryvilne, Novosilka, and in the direction of Novopil. In addition, the enemy carried out air strikes on Hulyaipil.
In the Orikhiv direction, the enemy twice attacked the positions of our defenders near the settlements of Kamianske and Lobkove, and one combat clash is still ongoing.
In the Prydniprovsky direction, the enemy conducted two offensive operations in the Sadovye and Prydnipryansky directions, but was unsuccessful.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian defenders have repelled 17 Russian attacks, and two more clashes are still ongoing. Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out four air strikes, dropped a total of five guided aerial bombs on the positions of our troops and settlements, and carried out 155 artillery attacks, including five from multiple launch rocket systems.

Hundreds of thousands of people in Turkey demand the release of Erdogan's main rival

Viktoria Lytovchenko

Читати українською

Source: online.ua

On March 29, a large number of people gathered in Istanbul to demand the dismissal of the city's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. The protest was organized by the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) against the actions of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Artificial intelligence is used to deliver a speech in Imamoglu's voice, intensifying the calls for justice and resistance against authorities.
The protests reflect the escalating tensions between Erdogan's government and the opposition, showcasing the ongoing struggle for democracy and freedom of expression in Turkey.

Protests continue in Turkey

The new demonstration is taking place under the slogan "Freedom for Imamoglu" — it began around 1:00 p.m.

According to media estimates, hundreds of thousands of people have joined the rally so far.

Despite this, CHP leader Özgür Özel officially announced that 2.2 million people had gathered in the square in central Istanbul.

During the protest, a speech was delivered using artificial intelligence, reproducing Imamoglu's voice.

They may try to stop me, but I believe in you,” the AI declared in the voice of the mayor of Istanbul.

Against this backdrop, Özel demanded from Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Imamoglu's trial be broadcast live on state-run TRT, stepping up calls for transparency.

As a reminder, Turkish law enforcement officers detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who represents the opposition Republican People's Party, in one of the criminal cases, and later took him into custody.

Trump, Macron and Starmer to hold secret talks on Ukraine

What is known about the talks between Trump, Macron and Starmer?

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