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Macron Says Trump ‘Can Restart Useful Dialogue’ With Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that he will host another meeting on Ukraine after the talks between the new U.S. administration...
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European Leaders Battle for Unity in ‘New Phase’ Under Trump

Facing one of their biggest challenges in years, European leaders fear that Trump wants to make peace with Russia in talks that will not involve Kyiv or...
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Fears Rise in Ukraine of Use of Chemical Weapons

Unconfirmed reports emerged that such weapons may have already been deployed.

U.S. Warns Russia of ‘High-Impact’ Sanctions If It Invades Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that there is "evidence" Russia could be planning an invasion of Ukraine, threatening Moscow with sanctions...

Arctic Nations Pledge to Fight Global Warming Despite Rising Tensions

Global warming, untapped resources, new maritime routes and the future of local populations topped the agenda of the meeting in Reykjavik.

U.S., Russia Seek to Ease Tensions in First Meeting Under Biden

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov described the talks — aimed in part at confirming a potential Biden-Putin summit — as "constructive."