Tuesday's front pages focus on a range of stories from European leaders saying any peace deal with Ukraine cannot be dictated to them to the Minister for Finance ruling out tax breaks for developers.
The Irish Times reports European states look set to come under greater pressure to free up money to spend on defence as US president Donald Trump’s push for a settlement to end the war in Ukraine gathers pace.
The Irish Examiner report on Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe ruling out the reintroduction of broad tax breaks for developers to stimulate housebuilding as they previously "did such harm to our economy".
The Echo lead with comments from Taoiseach Micheál Martin paying tribute to Cork TD Dan Wallace who died aged 82.
Here is Tuesday's front page of the Irish Independent pic.twitter.com/IwLtKLupCW
— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) February 18, 2025
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Morning, readers. Here's a look at today's front page of the Belfast Telegraph.https://t.co/CCNx9zxuiy
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— Belfast Telegraph (@BelTel) February 18, 2025
In the UK, Ukrainian peace talks and an emergency summit of European leaders continue to dominate Tuesday’s headlines.
The Guardian, the Daily Mirror and The Times lead on the aftermath of an emergency security meeting in Paris, where Sir Keir Starmer urged the US to provide a “backstop” to European peacekeeping forces.
Tuesday's GUARDIAN: Starmer: US 'backstop' vital to deter future Russian attacks on Ukraine#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/aFIVPAwcmi
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 17, 2025
Tomorrows front page: Test of strength https://t.co/Fi3TgKISQC #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/4yYUD7A09M
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 17, 2025
Tuesday's TIMES: Ukraine needs US safety pledges, PM to tell Trump#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/paXg9oSAP1
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 17, 2025
Meanwhile, Metro says the British Prime Minister has launched a “charm offensive” to stand up for Ukraine as Russia and the US meet for peace talks.
Tomorrow's Papers Today 📰
THE STARM OFFENSIVE
🔴 PM embarks on mission to seize 'once in a generation moment' for thwarting Russia #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/ls59MrR2ij— Metro (@MetroUK) February 17, 2025
But the Daily Telegraph reports Germany rejected the British Prime Minister’s plans for Europe to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of any peace deal.
Tuesday's DAILY TELEGRAPH: Germany rejects PM's Ukraine peace plan#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/3uiaRjoizf
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 17, 2025
And the Independent writes that European nations are “split” on whether to match the UK’s pledge to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.
#TomorrowsPapersToday - Independent
Europe split over Starmer's troops pledge on Ukraine
As Russia and US meet for talks, PM warns peace deal must be
'more than a pause for Putin to come again" - but other leaders are lukewarm about commitment to boots on the ground
Support… pic.twitter.com/hVkm60Z7w3— The Sentinel Current (@sentinelcurrent) February 17, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will reject any deal that does not include Kyiv in negotiations, the Financial Times reports.
Tuesday's FINANCIAL TIMES: Zelenskyy 'will not recognise' talks with Moscow that exclude Ukraine#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/85oMzDAwO2
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 17, 2025
The i says Britain is bracing for more cuts in a bid to boost defence spending as the Prime Minister warns of an “existential threat” to Europe.
Tuesday's front page: Britain braced for more cuts to boost defence spending over Ukraine crisis#Tomorrowspaperstoday
Latest by @HugoGye @singharj: https://t.co/Uxss2eWYyf pic.twitter.com/BlgY9snvAg— The i Paper (@theipaper) February 17, 2025
The Daily Mail leads on Kemi Badenoch’s declaration of war on “poisonous” ideologies and in defence of free speech.
Tuesday's DAILY MAIL: Kemi: It's time to get off our knees and start fighting for Western values#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/oZYX8iBsga
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 17, 2025
Up to nine million pensioners were living in “uncomfortably cold homes” after cuts to winter fuel payments, according to the Daily Express.
Tuesday's DAILY EXPRESS: 3 out of 4 OAPs living in cold homes#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/cuXOtolCVX
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 17, 2025
Lastly, the Daily Star reports Gen Z are “bonkers for bangers” as they ditch vegan diets in droves.
Tuesday's DAILY STAR: The age of the sausage#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/GyT3rYnPWD
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) February 17, 2025
