Ukraine features heavily on the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.
The Irish Times reports that the United States has said it sees “incredible opportunities” for potential co-operation with Russia once its war with Ukraine is over, after talks between Washington and Moscow on Ukraine’s future opened in Saudi Arabia.
Minister for Housing James Browne is reviewing grant payments to refurbish vacant homes in a bid to entice young couples and families to avail of the scheme, according to the Irish Examiner.
Cabin-style homes in back gardens are to be exempt from planning rules under new Government plans, the Irish Independent reveals.
The Irish Daily Mail says the Government is clearing the way for Irish peacekeepers to be potentially sent to Ukraine.
Two men have pleaded guilty to their roles in Ireland's largest ever cocaine seizure, the Irish Daily Mirror reports.
Police in Co Derry are urging women to be vigilant in Coleraine after a seziure of "sinister items", according to the Belfast Telegraph.
The future of Ukraine and any UK role in a peacekeeping force feature on the British front pages.
The UK could send Typhoon fighter jets to help provide security in Ukraine, reducing the need for any troops on the ground, according to The Times.
TIMES: Typhoons may help to keep peace in Ukraine #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/riXC2PO8Vh
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 18, 2025
The i says the UK is on a “collision course” with Russia over peacekeeping talks, The Independent covering similar ground as it says Russian president Vladimir Putin would not allow UK troops in Ukraine.
I: UK on collision course with Russia over peacekeeping troops in Ukraine #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/f3TsRdsiue
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 18, 2025
INDEPENDENT: Putin: I won’t allow Starmer’s plan for troops in Ukraine #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/PQXk8MyPTF
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 18, 2025
The Daily Telegraph says Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be forced to hold elections under a provisional agreement discussed by US and Russian officials.
The front page of today's Daily Telegraph:
'Zelensky could fall as price of peace'
Sign up for the Front Page newsletter ⬇️https://t.co/fRkXGjgkeU pic.twitter.com/K30ZGAcVVY— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 18, 2025
The talks in Saudi Arabia feature on the front of the Financial Times, which says the two countries have agreed to “lay the groundwork” for the end of the war.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Wednesday 19 February https://t.co/JYgWCFobGI pic.twitter.com/aqDzfnpTDj
— Financial Times (@FT) February 18, 2025
The Guardian says the two countries agreed to explore “economic and investment opportunities” from the end of the conflict.
GUARDIAN: US and Russia to seek ‘economic opportunities’ after Ukraine war #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/b70ADjdaEI
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 18, 2025
The Daily Mail‘s attention is closer to home, concentrating on reaction to the Lady Chief Justice’s “rebuke” to the British prime minister and leader of the opposition for their criticism of a court ruling in an immigration case.
MAIL: Tory anger at judge who said criticising our ruling was ‘unacceptable’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/VU0lDL3fUA
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 18, 2025
Another court ruling features on the front of the Metro which focuses on the High Court approval for Thames Water to borrow £3 billion (€3.5 billion) – a figure labelled as “eye-watering” by a judge.
Tomorrow's Papers Today 📰
DEBT-RIDDEN THAMES WATER'S £3BN BAILOUT
🔴 Scandal of Britain's waterworks #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/bT5EMpxtdK— Metro (@MetroUK) February 18, 2025
The Daily Mirror gives its front page over to an interview with the mother of nine-year-old Southport attack victim Alice da Silva Aguiar.
Wednesday's front page: We were so happy, we had everything https://t.co/6WHDcyNkZM #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/9LwCqFidx4
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 18, 2025
Meghan Markle appears on the front page of The Sun, which says she has been accused of copying a Majorcan town’s coat of arms for the logo of her new brand.
THE SUN: Mayor in Majorca says Meg’s doing what she shouldn’t oughta #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/nX6CNj25P3
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 18, 2025
