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Speculation about a possible summer election is swirling round Kyiv. The bar still seems high but there is much chatter about the pros & cons. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Compelling piece by ⁦Barbara Plett Usher⁩ on the ground in Khartoum, a reminder yet again that war rages beyond Ukraine & the Middle East. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Oh, to be in England Now that April’s there..

Can Trump convince Iran to ditch its nuclear programme? bbc.com/news/articles/…

It appears the Trump administration may be open to a nuclear deal with Iran that allows for some enrichment of uranium. New from Josh Dawsey's interview with Steve Witkoff

Palm Sunday. As I worshipped with Ukrainian friends here in Kyiv, Russia launched ballistic missiles at the centre of Sumy, bringing horror, death and destruction on this holy day. This Easter Russia chooses not to pursue peace, but to wage its vicious war against its neighbour.

More than 30 dead & 80 wounded in Sumy after a Palm Sunday missile attack by Russia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський urges the world not to remain silent or indifferent.

NB: top Ukrainian officials to meet senior US diplomats in Paris today. Not just US/Europe talks.

The corresponding proposal for a full and unconditional 30 days ceasefire has gone unanswered by Russia for 39 days. The United States made this proposal, Ukraine responded positively, but Russia ignored it. If Russia is now suddenly ready to truly engage in a format of full and

The Ukraine ceasefire talks in London Marco Rubio chose not to attend.

My small bit part in a moment of history: that’s me clumsily handing my microphone and ear piece to Andrew Marr so he could break the news…

A great opportunity, in memory of a great colleague.

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What have we learned about Trump’s foreign policy after a week of global activism. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Want perspective on the news? Then watch Unspun World on the BBC. This week Nicholas Watt on UK/EU deals, Lina Sinjab لينا سنجاب on Syria, Sarah Rainsford @sarahrainsfordbbc.bsky.social on Romania & Pallab Ghosh on the origins of life. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Why did the government sign the Chagos deal now? bbc.com/news/articles/…

Why the UK is surrendering territory in the Indian Ocean: law, security & diplomacy. An argument it has yet to win. bbc.com/news/articles/…

State Dept now officially disseminating calls for “civilizational allies” in Europe based on “common culture, faith, familial ties” and “cultural heritage.” Defends AfD, Marine Le Pen, and “Christian nations like Hungary” and questions very basis of EU. open.substack.com/pub/statedept/…