Ukraine’s President Zelensky is facing a challenging new reality after a Trump-Putin phone call, where Trump welcomed Putin back to international diplomacy and seemed to marginalize Zelensky in potential peace talks. Zelensky is heading to a security conference to rally allies and push for Ukraine’s involvement in negotiations, as the EU stresses the need for strong security guarantees. Trump’s positive talks with Putin have raised hopes for ending the war, but his concessions on Ukraine’s borders have been criticized as poor negotiation tactics.
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Jaysley Beck: Army ‘covered up’ sex assault complaint before soldier’s death, mum says
The army allegedly ignored a teenage soldier's complaints of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior before she took her own life, according to her mother. Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found dead at Wiltshire's Larkhill Camp. Beck had reported her boss, Ryan Mason, for sending her 4,600 WhatsApp messages, and had also accused Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber of attempting to kiss her during a training exercise. Full Article
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