Donald Trump has given his approval for a controversial new peace plan to end the war between Ukraine and Russia, according to reports. The new 28-point plan would consist of “security guarantees, security in Europe, and future US relations with Russia and Ukraine”, Axios reported, citing sources.

The US president imposed sanctions and talked tough – but behind the scenes he was negotiating with Putin

Multiple news outlets suggested that the plan in question would require Ukraine to surrender territory and severely limit the size of its military.

Tensions between Russia and the United Kingdom have escalated sharply after London accused a Russian vessel, Yantar, of directing lasers at British military pilots while sailing near British waters.

The Russian spy ship Yantar is operating on the edge of UK waters and has directed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its activities, the Defence Secretary has said.

At least 13 sites across the UK have been identified for new factories to make munitions and military explosives, with Mr Healey expecting the arms industry to break ground at the first plant next yea...