The second Trump administration has seen an aggressive restoration of “big stick” foreign policy. In just two months, Trump has already sparked trade wars with Canada, Mexico and the EU, threatened to annex Greenland and pull the US out…
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Menaced by Trump, Canada Prepares to Join E.U. Military Industry Efforts
Canada is in advanced talks with the European Union to join the bloc’s new project to expand its military industry, a move that would allow Canada to be part of building European fighter jets and other military equipment at its own industrial…
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EU slams the door on US in colossal defense plan – POLITICO
The danger of relying too much on the U.S. was highlighted by Trump’s sudden decision to undermine allied Ukraine by halting arms deliveries and intelligence-sharing to pressure Kyiv into accepting peace talks with Russia.
Kallas pointed…
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Europe looks to poach US researchers as Trump cuts funding – POLITICO
“It is urgent … to organize ourselves to welcome talents who would like or need to leave the United States,” French Research Minister Philippe Baptiste told POLITICO in a statement.
The U.S. is not mentioned by name in the letter but…
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Canada men’s soccer team to play Ukraine and Ivory Coast in new tournament in Toronto
Canada will play Ukraine and the Ivory Coast in June at Toronto’s BMO Field in a new four-team men’s soccer tournament called the Canadian Shield.
New Zealand is the other team taking part in the event, which consists of doubleheaders June 7 and…
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Preview: Ukraine vs. Belgium – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday’s Nations League clash between Ukraine and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
On Thursday, Ukraine will lock horns with Belgium in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League playoff clash…
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Why Putin’s ceasefire demands are a test case for Europe’s resolve
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Good morning. Yesterday afternoon, as…
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How Trump’s peacemaking ambitions unravelled
US president is failing in his vow to end conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East
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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 impossible is happening. It proves that, with realism and…
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Vladimir Putin agrees 30-day halt to strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in call with Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s military to refrain from striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure for 30 days but stopped short of agreeing an unconditional ceasefire.
The Kremlin said the Russian president had “reacted positively” to Donald Trump’s suggestion to halt the attacks…
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