1. Carney says Trump is ‘creating the opportunity’ to end war in Ukraine  CTV News
  2. European leaders from ‘coalition of the willing’ to hold conference call over Trump-Putin meeting – live  The Guardian
  3. Ukraine: Starmer to call European allies ahead of Zelensky White House visit  BBC
  4. Putin has cemented Russia’s status as a great power. Europe should be terrified  The Telegraph
  5. Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, President Stubb, Prime Minister Tusk, President Costa, President von der Leyen: 16 August 2025  GOV.UK