U.S. President Donald Trump is “seriously considering” lifting all restrictions imposed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, on Ukraine’s military operations, the Kyiv Post reported on Tuesday, citing two Western officials.
The report does not…
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Trump’s conversation with von der Leyen has encouraged EU countries
US President Donald Trump’s conversation with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has encouraged EU countries, the El País newspaper quoted sources as saying.
“In some European capitals, the…
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Over 350 People Killed and Nearly 800 Still Missing in Kursk Region After Ukrainian Incursion, Prosecutor Says
More than 350 residents of Russia’s southwestern Kursk region have been killed and nearly 800 remain missing following Ukraine’s months-long occupation of the border area, regional authorities said…
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‘We should respond in kind’ Putin calls for Russia to ‘strangle’ foreign tech firms like Zoom and Microsoft — Meduza
During a meeting with Russian business leaders on Monday, Vladimir Putin called for foreign IT companies that continue operating in Russia while allegedly working against its interests to be “strangled.”
“I say this without any hesitation…
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The EU Council has agreed a €150bn loan to militarise the bloc
The EU Council has approved the SAFE programme to finance militarisation for up to €150bn.
“Through SAFE, the EU will provide up to €150bn, which will be paid to interested Member States on demand and on…
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Samsung Halts Use of Russian Metals for Tech Displays – Kommersant
Samsung Display quietly severed its sourcing ties with Russian suppliers of gold, tungsten and tantalum in 2024, the Kommersant business daily reported Tuesday, citing newly released corporate disclosures.
The move by the South Korean…
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Russia Requests UN Security Council Meeting Over ‘European Threats to Peace’ in Ukraine
Russia has called for a United Nations Security Council meeting this week to address what it claims are European efforts to obstruct Ukraine peace negotiations, a senior Russian diplomat said Tuesday.
Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s first…
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EU Boosts Its Defense And Targets Russian Fertilizers
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL’s newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe’s Eastern neighborhoods.
I’m RFE/RL Europe Editor…
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NATO hopes for a quiet summit, but a possible conflict between Trump and Zelenskнy could disrupt those plans
NATO’s secretary general expects the alliance’s upcoming annual summit to be held without too much drama and to focus on new defence spending goals rather than on disagreements over Ukraine. However, two factors…
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NATO hopes for a quiet summit, but a possible conflict between Trump and Zelenskyy could disrupt those plans
NATO’s secretary general expects the alliance’s upcoming annual summit to be held without too much drama and to focus on new defence spending goals rather than on disagreements over Ukraine. However, two factors…
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