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4 March, 2025
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Hello. Ukrainians have woken up to the news that the US is "pausing and reviewing" its military aid to the country. Correspondent James Waterhouse reports on the reaction from Kyiv. Royal correspondent Sean Coughlan and business reporter Ben King take a look into Prince Andrew's struggle to sell his Pitch@Palace business and secure a financial lifeline. And finally, we tour the majority-black community that has inspired a new soap opera in the US.
TOP OF THE AGENDA
More pressure on Europe to help Ukraine
Ukrainian tank crews fire on Russian positions
The White House’s decision immediately blocks American supplies waiting to cross over. Credit: Getty Images
Ukrainians have voiced their shock and dismay at the US pausing its military aid to the country, which has been fighting Russia's invasion for the past three years. For Kyiv, writes James Waterhouse, the pause amounts to the blocking of a major lifeline. The Trump administration has been pushing for an end to the conflict, and Vice-President JD Vance has said the door is open for Ukraine to return to negotiations if President Volodymyr Zelensky “is willing to seriously talk peace”. The US is the single biggest source of military aid to Ukraine, but Europe is ready to "step up", said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who has outlined plans to mobilise close to €800bn ($840bn; £661bn) in defence spending.
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Analysis: The US's decision may take time to filter down to the frontline. But there could be a more worrying immediate impact, not least in terms of intelligence sharing, writes defence correspondent Jonathan Beale.
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BEYOND THE HEADLINES
Prince Andrew's business deal unravels
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The prince has to find several million pounds per year to cover security costs and pay for his home in Windsor. Credit: Getty Images
Selling his Pitch@Palace network was meant to secure Prince Andrew a multi-million financial lifeline after he was cut off by King Charles. But the deal seems to be in doubt, sources close to the negotiations have told Sean Coughlan and Ben King.
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And finally...
Prince George's County in Maryland is one of the wealthiest majority-black counties in the US. The setting has inspired a ground-breaking new soap opera called Beyond the Gates. US-based reporter Brandon Drenon takes us inside the community to see how art imitates life.
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