US President Donald Trump’s phone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, didn’t take a tangible step towards ending the hostilities in Ukraine, let alone finding an enduring peace. Rather, it provided further evidence of…
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Putin and Trump Usher in an Era of New Diplomacy — Russia in Global Affairs
Just two months ago, the idea of serious negotiations between Russia and the United States over Ukraine – let alone a broader normalization of relations – seemed like utopia. Yet today, what once appeared…
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Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of violating deal not to target energy infrastructure – FRANCE 24 English
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of violating deal not to target energy infrastructure FRANCE 24 English
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Plenary session of RSPP Congress • President of Russia
The agenda includes key aspects of collaboration
between businesses and the state, as well as the business community’s
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Putin plays for time, dazzling Trump with talk of glory days ahead – POLITICO Europe
Putin plays for time, dazzling Trump with talk of glory days ahead POLITICO Europe
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can Britain and France take on America’s role in defending Europe against Russian aggression?
European doubts about deterrence predate the current US administration. Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and its growing reliance on nuclear coercion to ward off Nato support, brought the importance of nuclear weapons to the foreground…
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Why did Putin’s Russia invade Ukraine and does he want to get rid of Zelensky?
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor
ReutersWhen Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered up to 200,000 soldiers into Ukraine, his aim was to sweep into the capital, Kyiv, in a matter of days.
He wanted to overthrow the pro-Western government and…
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President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Vladimir Putin
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The White House
March 18, 2025
The below is attributable to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Today, President Trump and President Putin spoke about the need for peace and a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed this…
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Minimum wages: Which European countries have seen the highest increases?
An adequate minimum wage is crucial for ensuring a decent standard of living for workers. But how have minimum wages changed in Europe from 2015 to 2025? And, over the last decade, have wage disparities been widening or narrowing?
As…
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Trump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia
The State Department has ended funding for the tracking of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, and American officials or contractors might have deleted a database with information on them, according to a letter U.S….
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