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European Parliament presses EU to sanction figures like Gerhard Schröder over Russia ties
The non-binding resolution wants the EU to target Europeans like the ex-German chancellor who remain on Russian boards.
Charles and Camilla’s Jubilee tour takes somber turn in Canada
The incredible shrinking Global Britain
Meet the Ukrainians documenting Russian war crimes, in real-time
Ukraine evacuates troops from Mariupol, ceding control to Russia
Iran nuclear talks may restart — but terrorist label spat still unresolved
From worms to war: The unlikely beginnings of NATO’s next top general
McDonald’s to exit Russia completely
The company was the oldest American fast-food chain in Russia.
How Mike Pence climbed back into the 2024 race
Nearly a year after he was booed and jeered as a “traitor” at a Florida event, the former veep’s tightly scripted comeback is showing returns
Russia will not ‘put up with’ Finland, Sweden’s NATO bid, minister says
‘It is a pity that common sense is being sacrificed for some phantom ideas about what should be done in the current situation,’ Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says.
Suspended trains, empty roads, vacant malls: Silence blankets Finland’s border with Russia
For decades, Finland and Russia connected their two countries across a long border. In a matter of weeks, those connections were severed.
Zelenskyy: Macron asked Ukraine to make concessions to help Putin save face
‘We won’t help Putin save face by paying with our territory,’ Ukrainian president says.
Russia threatens ‘military-technical’ retaliation over Finland’s NATO bid
Kremlin press secretary says Helsinki’s move ‘threatens Russia’s security.’
UK commits to defending Sweden and Finland if they are attacked
Boris Johnson to sign bilateral security deals with Nordic countries as they weigh joining NATO in the face of Russian invasion of Ukraine.
As war rages, Ukraine contemplates years of recovery
Officials across Kyiv are eager to revive communities, but caution reconstruction will require international help — and multiple stages.
Zelenskyy tells Putin not to ‘appropriate’ victory against Nazis
Millions of Ukrainians fought against Hitler in WWII, the leader says, in response to Putin’s claim that the war aimed at ‘de-Nazifying Ukraine.’
Putin’s encroaching war is fueling a battle for Moldova’s future
As Russia threatens to expand its Ukraine war into Moldova, the traditionally neutral country turns West — not to everyone’s liking.
Germany’s Scholz: Russia can’t dictate peace deal in Ukraine
‘The Ukrainians will not accept that, and neither will we,’ German chancellor says in TV address.
UK pledges fresh military aid for Ukraine ahead of G7 talks
Leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine conflict during a G7 videoconference Sunday.
Sweden, Finland collect NATO assurances as application decision looms
The two countries may apply together for NATO membership in a matter of weeks.
EU’s Russian oil ban — Steinmeier snub saga — 21st-century disorder
We unpack the EU plan to ban Russian oil and wonder why Germany is so hung up on Ukraine’s refusal to let German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visit …
Von der Leyen pitches post-war Ukraine recovery package
European Commission chief argues such aid would help Ukraine rebuild and align with the EU — but offers few specifics.
Macron, Putin resume phone contact but remain far apart on Ukraine war
French president urges end to ‘devastating aggression’ but Russian leader shows no sign of changing course.
Draghi: EU needs ‘pragmatic federalism,’ more integration
Bloc should ’embrace’ treaty changes if needed, says Italian PM.
Pope says NATO may have caused Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Francis says transatlantic military alliance was ‘barking’ at Russia’s door.
Pope laments ‘macabre’ Ukraine war and ‘barbarous’ bombardment of Mariupol
But pontiff again stops short of explicitly condemning Russia.
Nancy Pelosi meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv, pledges US support
House speaker leads first US congressional delegation to visit Ukraine since Russian invasion.
Latvia’s foreign minister wants planes for Ukraine — and sees ‘momentum’
Sending Ukraine more advanced Western equipment would represent an escalation that would likely draw Russia’s ire.
Iran nuclear talks freeze amid terrorist label spat — even with deal on the table
The stalemate has made an Iran nuclear deal revival, seen as imminent only a few months back, a distant prospect.
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