The Royal Navy tracked a Russian warship, Boikiy, as it sailed near British waters. HMS Somerset followed the corvette for three days through the North Sea and English Channel. The Russian ship was escorting a merchant vessel, Baltic Leader, back to Russia from Syria.   A Merlin helicopter and NATO forces assisted in monitoring. Reports say the Russian ship’s crew burned papers and manned machine guns. The UK has sanctioned Baltic Leader’s owner for links to Russian military activities. The Royal Navy called the operation routine but remains watchful of Russian movements near Europe.

US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed trade and fentanyl smuggling in a tense call. After Trump imposed new tariffs on Canadian imports, Canada hit back with its own.   Trudeau asked Trump to reconsider, but Trump said, “Nothing has convinced me that fentanyl smuggling has stopped.” He also claimed Trudeau was using the dispute to stay in power, adding, “Good luck, Justin!”   Trudeau’s government refused to lift Canada’s tariffs unless the US removes theirs. Canada’s Liberal Party will soon choose Trudeau’s successor after he announced his resignation.

Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, head of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, has warned that NATO armies are not adequately prepared for the rapidly evolving nature of drone warfare. Three years into the war with Russia, Ukraine has developed AI-powered targeting systems and laser defenses to counter enemy drones, while NATO forces lag in adapting to these modern threats. Sukharevskyi stressed that drones are far more cost-effective than traditional weaponry and are reshaping the battlefield. He urged NATO to accelerate its integration of advanced drone warfare tactics to remain competitive.

The US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine that could help target locations inside Russia, a Ukrainian source told Sky News. However, intelligence-sharing has not ceased entirely, with selective information still provided for strikes on Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory. The move follows Donald Trump's decision to pause all military aid to Ukraine after tensions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The development marks a setback for Kyiv as it battles Russian forces. Meanwhile, a British man accused of fighting for Ukraine has been sentenced to 19 years in a Russian prison.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is navigating a delicate diplomatic path amid escalating tensions between the United States, Europe, and Ukraine. Advocating for a "cool heads" approach, Starmer aims to serve as a bridge between U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders, notably French President Emmanuel Macron, to prevent potential U.S. tariffs detrimental to the UK's economy. In response to Trump's abrupt shift in U.S. policy toward Ukraine, Starmer convened talks in London, proposing a peace plan and a "coalition of the willing" to uphold it. While some European nations express hesitancy in committing troops, Starmer's measured diplomacy seeks to harmonize transatlantic relations and fortify European security.   

US President Donald Trump said he received a letter from Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, stating Ukraine is ready for peace talks. Trump read parts of the letter during his address to Congress, quoting Zelensky’s willingness to work under his "strong leadership." Trump also claimed Russia had shown interest in ending the war. The announcement follows a tense Oval Office meeting where Trump accused Zelensky of delaying peace. The two leaders also discussed a rare earth minerals deal, but Ukraine left without signing. Zelensky has not confirmed the letter but previously said it was time to “make things right.”

During US President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress, Democratic women wore pink in protest. The Democratic Women's Caucus led the effort to highlight concerns about rising costs, tariffs, and funding cuts for women’s health and safety programs. Senator Teresa Leger Fernandez said pink symbolises resistance and has been used in past protests. Lawmakers wore pink jackets, blouses, and buttons with messages against Trump’s policies. They said his decisions harm women, especially survivors of violence. The protest aimed to draw attention to these issues, using fashion as a statement against the administration’s policies.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured new military chief Lt Gen Eyal Zamir on Wednesday that Israel is "determined" to secure victory in the ongoing multi-front war, which began with Hamas's October 2023 attack. During Zamir's inauguration at Tel Aviv's military headquarters, Netanyahu emphasized the weight of responsibility on the new chief's shoulders, stating that the war's outcome would impact future generations. He reiterated Israel’s commitment to achieving a decisive victory in the conflict.    

In a recent address to Congress, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing the island's strategic importance and potential prosperity under U.S. governance. He acknowledged Greenland's right to self-determination, a point highlighted by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen as significant. However, Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede firmly responded, stating that Greenlanders are neither Danish nor American but Kalaallit (Greenlanders), and that their future will be determined by themselves. Opinion polls indicate that while most Greenlanders oppose joining the U.S., a majority favor eventual independence from Denmark. Denmark maintains that Greenland is not for sale and respects its autonomy.

Amid intensified Russian bombardments in Ukraine, President Donald Trump has proposed a "beautiful peace deal" to end the ongoing conflict. In a recent address to Congress, Trump emphasized his administration's commitment to peace and highlighted efforts to mediate between Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed willingness to engage in negotiations, proposing initial steps like prisoner exchanges and immediate ceasefires, contingent upon reciprocal actions from Russia. The international community remains cautiously optimistic, acknowledging the complexities involved in achieving a lasting resolution. Analysts warn that any rushed agreement could undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and embolden further aggression.