Here’s what we’re reading today
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Kyiv's ties with the UK have soured under #Starmer, The Guardian writes.
The #UK hasn’t given new long-range missiles, possibly why Starmer hasn’t visited since becoming PM.
Kyiv said such a visit would only be useful if the UK promised to renew stocks of Storm Shadow #missiles.
Relations between Ukraine and UK are worse under Labour, say Kyiv officials
Exclusive: Zelenskyy administration expresses frustration with Starmer over lack of missiles
the Guardian (www.theguardian.com)
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Trump’s administration views Crimea's return to #Ukraine as unrealistic, focusing instead on achieving peace in Ukraine rather than reclaiming territory, his senior adviser claimed.
According to him, #Kyiv should still aim to regain its land but it should negotiate along current front lines.
Trump ally says Ukraine focus must be peace, not territory
Bryan Lanza tells the BBC there needs to be an "honest conversation" with Kyiv and returning Crimea is not a US priority.
BBC News (www.bbc.co.uk)
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#Russia has sentenced 2 soldiers to life in prison for murdering an entire Ukrainian family in the #Donetsk region.
They killed 9 civilians, including 2 children aged 5 and 9.
This is a rare instance of Russia holding its own military accountable for war crimes in #Ukraine.
Russian court sentences 2 soldiers to life in prison for killing entire Ukrainian family
Anton Sopov, 21, and Stanislav Rau, 28 were convicted of killing a family of nine, including two children, in occupied Donetsk Oblast. The case marks a rare instance of Russian authorities holding its own troops accountable for war crimes perpetrated in Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent (kyivindependent.com)
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Here's what Mariana is listening to today:
Radiohead - No Surprises
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Yesterday we interviewed Ulrainians on their thoughts and feelings about Trump being back to the White House and what it means to #Ukraine. You can read the piece through the link in bio, don’t miss it!
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