European leaders have tried to avoid getting into arguments with US President Donald Trump since his reelection.
But how long will that last following his verbal attack on Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
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But how long will that last following his verbal attack on Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
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Trump’s Zelenskyy tirade proves too much for European leaders to stomach – POLITICO
Opposition builds against U.S. president for embracing Russian narrative on Ukraine war.
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"There's a conflict in Ukraine, in which Russians, as a matter of fact, have made things global," French President Emmanuel Macron said during a live social media appearance yesterday.
"Will [the war] be limited to this theater? Let's hope so."
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"Will [the war] be limited to this theater? Let's hope so."
Read the full story.
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Within his first month back in power, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly taken Russia's side on a host of issues.
But Trump’s world moves fast, and it’s hard to remember everything. So here’s our recap.
But Trump’s world moves fast, and it’s hard to remember everything. So here’s our recap.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to carry out an “intensive operation” in the West Bank after explosions on buses near Tel Aviv yesterday.
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Israeli military conducts ‘intensive operation’ in West Bank after bus blasts – POLITICO
Netanyahu’s office says the explosions in Tel Aviv’s suburb were an attempt to carry out a “chain of mass bus bombings.”
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Germany’s likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has warned that Europe should be ready for Donald Trump to no longer uphold NATO’s mutual defense commitment unconditionally.
Asked whether Germany should seek protection under France’s nuclear umbrella, he had this to say 👆
https://ow.ly/HeOJ50V4ooe
Asked whether Germany should seek protection under France’s nuclear umbrella, he had this to say 👆
https://ow.ly/HeOJ50V4ooe
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At risk of losing its privileged access to the EU market this June, Ukraine is scrambling to get an extension of tariff suspensions that have helped keep its economy afloat in wartime.
But as Kyiv presses for clarity, European leaders are stalling, caught between pledging continued solidarity, the shifting stance of US President Donald Trump, and appeasing antsy farmers at home.
Here's the story.
But as Kyiv presses for clarity, European leaders are stalling, caught between pledging continued solidarity, the shifting stance of US President Donald Trump, and appeasing antsy farmers at home.
Here's the story.
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Ukraine’s EU trade future in limbo as Trump turns hostile – POLITICO
With Ukraine’s privileged access to the EU market expiring soon, Kyiv pleads for clarity — while Brussels hesitates and Washington’s backing disintegrates.
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Friedrich Merz, the conservative candidate who will be Germany’s next chancellor, has floated the idea of a new European defense alliance to replace NATO. He is also hawkish on Russia and has apparently resolved to take on Donald Trump with the same determination.
All of this is good news for Ukraine.
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All of this is good news for Ukraine.
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Germany’s Merz offers hope for Ukraine amid the Trump nightmare – POLITICO
With European security in the balance, Friedrich Merz could lead a new Western alliance, without America. But will Germany let him?
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European leaders will seek to salvage what’s left of their traditional alliances today with a two-pronged strategy aimed at keeping US President Donald Trump on their side and saving Ukraine from being sacrificed to Vladimir Putin.
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Macron meets Trump, Europeans head to Kyiv in two-pronged effort to save Ukraine – POLITICO
European leaders hope to reverse Trump’s retreat from Europe and Ukraine’s dire prospects.
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The British government is promising to ban Russian oligarchs with links to the Kremlin from entering the UK as part of its latest set of sanctions marking three years since Russia's full- scale invasion of Ukraine.
The rules have been unveiled just days before Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to Washington for crunch talks with US President Donald Trump.
Here's the story.
The rules have been unveiled just days before Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to Washington for crunch talks with US President Donald Trump.
Here's the story.
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UK targets Russian oligarchs ahead of Trump-Starmer meeting – POLITICO
UK says Russian oligarchs with links to the Kremlin will be banned from entering the country.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that a group of European leaders will head to London this coming Sunday to discuss joint plans on defense and security.
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European leaders to meet in London on March 2 to talk defense, says Tusk – POLITICO
The London meeting comes ahead of a special summit on March 6 to discuss European security and Ukraine.
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Germany’s conservative victors in Sunday’s election are considering circumventing strict spending rules in order to adopt a potentially massive defense package as alarm grows that the US will no longer protect Europe within NATO.
Here's the story.
Here's the story.
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Germany weighs massive defense spending deal before far right can block it – POLITICO
A sense of urgency is rising as parties on the extreme right and left may be able to block defense spending when Germany’s new parliament convenes.
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Israel is warning a "military option" could be required to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons and is looking to US President Donald Trump for help in ramping up pressure on the Islamic Republic, according to Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
Here's the story.
Here's the story.
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Israel warns of ‘military option’ against Iran as Netanyahu embraces Trump – POLITICO
Time is running out to disrupt Tehran’s nuclear program, the Israeli foreign minister said.
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The UK prime minister lands in Washington today for what may be the most important diplomatic mission of his career: to convince Donald Trump Britain is serious about carrying the burden of defending itself — and Ukraine — and that America shouldn’t walk away.
Here's the story.
Here's the story.
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US President Donald Trump yesterday said Russian oligarchs would “possibly” be able to apply for a $5 million “gold card” via a new scheme that grants a pathway to American citizenship to wealthy foreigners.
Here's the story.
Here's the story.
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Trump: ‘I know some Russian oligarchs that are very nice people’ – POLITICO
President says Russian oligarchs will “possibly” be eligible for new “gold card” visas to the U.S.
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OPINION: If his goal was to install a Russia-friendly government in Kyiv, Vladimir Putin remains far from achieving it.
But there is a less explored hypothesis that explains why the Russian president might finally be coming to the negotiating table.
Here's the story: https://ow.ly/WUto50V6HSH
But there is a less explored hypothesis that explains why the Russian president might finally be coming to the negotiating table.
Here's the story: https://ow.ly/WUto50V6HSH
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🚨 BREAKING: Romania’s pro-Russia presidential election front-runner Călin Georgescu has been taken in by police for questioning.
Read the developing story: https://ow.ly/1CgL50V6MXb
Read the developing story: https://ow.ly/1CgL50V6MXb
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Ukraine insists its minerals deal with the US is only an initial step and its success will depend on whether President Donald Trump ultimately moves to a far broader arrangement that includes security guarantees.
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Minerals deal will only succeed if Trump offers security guarantees, Zelenskyy says – POLITICO
Ukrainian president will visit Washington Friday for a “framework” deal, but Kyiv warns it is only a first step.
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Ahead of his visit to Washington today, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been coordinating with allies to ask for a US “backstop” security guarantee to safeguard peacekeeping troops and prevent escalation.
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Full story.
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UK’s Keir Starmer warns Putin will ‘come again’ as he flies into Trump tornado – POLITICO
“If there is a cease-fire without a backstop, it will simply give him the opportunity to wait and to come again,” Keir Starmer warned on the flight to Washington, D.C.
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Donald Trump is on the brink of clinching a deal that would give the US preferential access to Ukraine’s raw material reserves.
But the US president might end up getting less than he bargained for.
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But the US president might end up getting less than he bargained for.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania on a private plane headed for the United States, according to press reports.
Andrew Tate, a far-right influencer who espouses misogynistic views on his podcast, was arrested with his brother near Bucharest in December 2022; prosecutors subsequently initiated a trial of the pair on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
Here's the story.
Andrew Tate, a far-right influencer who espouses misogynistic views on his podcast, was arrested with his brother near Bucharest in December 2022; prosecutors subsequently initiated a trial of the pair on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
Here's the story.
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Tate brothers reportedly leave Romania, heading to Florida – POLITICO
Travel ban on Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan was lifted, but Bucharest claims no U.S. pressure was applied.
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