Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a public gesture aimed at salvaging his relationship with US President Donald Trump. The move comes as the two leaders have been under pressure from politicians and media outlets on both sides of the Atlantic.
In a surprising display of reconciliation, Zelensky offered an “olive branch” to Trump by indicating his willingness to sign a minerals deal with Washington, according to reports. This development has sparked differing reactions from various newspapers, including the Daily Mail, which claims Zelensky is bowing to Trump’s pressure.
Meanwhile, British Defence Secretary John Healey will visit Washington on Thursday in an attempt to rescue ceasefire plans. The UK government’s efforts are seen as a response to rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
In other news, US Vice-President JD Vance has faced criticism for his comments about a potential European peacekeeping force for Ukraine. Some outlets have described him as a “clown” or called him out for not mentioning the UK in his remarks.
The papers also report on a new study revealing that almost one in 10 women who died at the hands of men in the UK over the past 15 years were killed by their sons. This statistic has been highlighted by the minister for violence against women and girls, Jess Phillips.
Additionally, experts from University College London have suggested replacing traditional health checks with a daily pill could reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The British Medical Journal has published an editorial advocating for a “polypill” as a preventative strategy, which could potentially prevent about 80% of heart attacks and strokes in people aged over 55.
The UK media also covered King Charles III’s visit to HMS Prince of Wales on a Royal Navy aircraft carrier. This marked the first time a monarch has visited a British warship at sea in almost 40 years, according to the Daily Telegraph. The visit was not linked to current geopolitical events, but rather part of the monarch’s planned diary.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx28geez0x1o