Ukraine Rejects US-Russia War Talks
Ukrainian President Zelensky rejected participation in US-Russia talks on the war in Saudi Arabia, stating that Ukraine will not accept any agreement reached without its involvement; the talks are planned for Tuesday, with Zelensky's trip to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday unrelated to the discussions.
Ukraine Rejects US-Russia War Talks
Ukrainian President Zelensky rejected participation in US-Russia talks on the war in Saudi Arabia, stating that Ukraine will not accept any agreement reached without its involvement; the talks are planned for Tuesday, with Zelensky's trip to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday unrelated to the discussions.
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US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Aim to End Ukraine War
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other officials to end the war in Ukraine, following a phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin. Riyadh has facilitated earlier contacts between Washington and Moscow, including a rece...
US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Aim to End Ukraine War
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other officials to end the war in Ukraine, following a phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin. Riyadh has facilitated earlier contacts between Washington and Moscow, including a rece...
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Europe Rejects US Plan to Exclude it from Ukraine Peace Talks
US envoy Keith Kellogg's proposal to exclude Europe from Ukraine peace talks has faced strong opposition from several European leaders, leading to a planned meeting in Paris to coordinate a unified response and emphasizing a critical divergence in approaches to resolving the Ukraine conflict.
Europe Rejects US Plan to Exclude it from Ukraine Peace Talks
US envoy Keith Kellogg's proposal to exclude Europe from Ukraine peace talks has faced strong opposition from several European leaders, leading to a planned meeting in Paris to coordinate a unified response and emphasizing a critical divergence in approaches to resolving the Ukraine conflict.
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German Election Debate Highlights Deep Political Divides
Germany's four main chancellor candidates engaged in a heated election debate covering the economy, Ukraine, migration, and US VP J.D. Vance; disagreements on supporting Ukraine, handling the economy, and relations with the US highlighted deep political divides, with CDU's Merz emerging as a potenti...
German Election Debate Highlights Deep Political Divides
Germany's four main chancellor candidates engaged in a heated election debate covering the economy, Ukraine, migration, and US VP J.D. Vance; disagreements on supporting Ukraine, handling the economy, and relations with the US highlighted deep political divides, with CDU's Merz emerging as a potenti...
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Russia dismisses European role in Ukraine peace talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on February 17 stated that European nations are unsuitable for Ukraine peace talks due to their alleged intention to use any ceasefire to remilitarize Ukraine, referencing Angela Merkel's admission that the 2014 Minsk agreements were designed to give Ukraine ti...
Russia dismisses European role in Ukraine peace talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on February 17 stated that European nations are unsuitable for Ukraine peace talks due to their alleged intention to use any ceasefire to remilitarize Ukraine, referencing Angela Merkel's admission that the 2014 Minsk agreements were designed to give Ukraine ti...
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German Election Debate Highlights Ukraine, Economy, and US Tensions
The final German chancellor debate saw disagreements on Ukraine, with CDU's Merz supporting stronger action, while AfD's Weidel favored peace talks. Economic woes were debated, with Merz and Weidel blaming green energy, and Habeck highlighting Russia's role. A post-debate poll showed Merz as the lik...
German Election Debate Highlights Ukraine, Economy, and US Tensions
The final German chancellor debate saw disagreements on Ukraine, with CDU's Merz supporting stronger action, while AfD's Weidel favored peace talks. Economic woes were debated, with Merz and Weidel blaming green energy, and Habeck highlighting Russia's role. A post-debate poll showed Merz as the lik...
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US and Russia Agree to Potential Putin-Trump Meeting Amidst Ukraine Conflict
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov agreed to set up a meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin to ease tensions and address accumulated problems in US-Russia relations; however, significant obstacles remain, including the resolution of the strategic Russia...
US and Russia Agree to Potential Putin-Trump Meeting Amidst Ukraine Conflict
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov agreed to set up a meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin to ease tensions and address accumulated problems in US-Russia relations; however, significant obstacles remain, including the resolution of the strategic Russia...
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European Leaders Meet in Paris to Coordinate Response to Ukraine Peace Talks
European leaders met in Paris to coordinate their response to the US-Russia Ukraine peace talks, emphasizing a united European stance and exploring potential contributions to a lasting peace, including security guarantees and increased defense spending.
European Leaders Meet in Paris to Coordinate Response to Ukraine Peace Talks
European leaders met in Paris to coordinate their response to the US-Russia Ukraine peace talks, emphasizing a united European stance and exploring potential contributions to a lasting peace, including security guarantees and increased defense spending.
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Trump's Unconventional Envoy Brokers Deals in Ukraine and Middle East Conflicts
President Trump appointed his personal friend, Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer with no diplomatic experience, to negotiate with Vladimir Putin and broker deals in both the Russia-Ukraine war and Israeli-Hamas conflict, causing concern among Western allies due to the exclusion of traditional p...
Trump's Unconventional Envoy Brokers Deals in Ukraine and Middle East Conflicts
President Trump appointed his personal friend, Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer with no diplomatic experience, to negotiate with Vladimir Putin and broker deals in both the Russia-Ukraine war and Israeli-Hamas conflict, causing concern among Western allies due to the exclusion of traditional p...
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Trump Proposes Saudi Arabia as Venue for Putin Peace Talks
Following separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy, Donald Trump proposed peace talks in Saudi Arabia, a choice influenced by the kingdom's neutrality, its mediating role in prisoner exchanges, and its strong ties with both leaders.
Trump Proposes Saudi Arabia as Venue for Putin Peace Talks
Following separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy, Donald Trump proposed peace talks in Saudi Arabia, a choice influenced by the kingdom's neutrality, its mediating role in prisoner exchanges, and its strong ties with both leaders.
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Europe's Defense Industry: Production Increase Meets Procurement Hurdles
The European defense industry is boosting production, but slow government procurement and supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly concerning raw materials from China, pose challenges. Kongsberg, a Norwegian defense company, saw a 20% revenue increase in 2024, reaching €4.35 billion.
Europe's Defense Industry: Production Increase Meets Procurement Hurdles
The European defense industry is boosting production, but slow government procurement and supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly concerning raw materials from China, pose challenges. Kongsberg, a Norwegian defense company, saw a 20% revenue increase in 2024, reaching €4.35 billion.
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German Chancellor Debate Highlights Policy Divisions and Avoidance of Crucial Issues
In a recent German televised debate, four chancellor candidates—Merz (CDU), Scholz (SPD), Habeck (Greens), and Weidel (AfD)—revealed policy differences and common ground on migration and the Ukraine conflict, while avoiding crucial discussions about Germany's role in a potential Ukrainian ceasefire....
German Chancellor Debate Highlights Policy Divisions and Avoidance of Crucial Issues
In a recent German televised debate, four chancellor candidates—Merz (CDU), Scholz (SPD), Habeck (Greens), and Weidel (AfD)—revealed policy differences and common ground on migration and the Ukraine conflict, while avoiding crucial discussions about Germany's role in a potential Ukrainian ceasefire....
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