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
initiatives aimed at achieving national development goals and implementing
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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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Bridging the Bosphorus: How Europe and Turkey can turn tiffs into tactics in the Black Sea
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- Turkey and Russia are the dominant powers in the Black Sea. They maintain a delicate balance of competition and cooperation as each seeks to contain the other but also to avoid triggering a…
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Being soft on Russia has never worked, and history proves it
Since returning to the White House in 2025, US President Donald Trump has dramatically reshaped US policy toward Russia, adopting a markedly softer stance on Vladimir Putin and the ongoing war in Ukraine. This approach has included cutting…
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Trump, Putin agree to immediate ceasefire for energy infrastructure in Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to an immediate pause in strikes against energy infrastructure in the Ukraine war, but…
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Apple introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone in more European countries
Apple today introduced Tap to Pay on iPhone in Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland, enabling millions of merchants to use iPhone to seamlessly and…
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