Ukraine
EU says ‘unconditional withdrawal’ of Russia from Ukraine is a precondition to amend sanctions
The withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukraine would be one of the main conditions to lift or amend EU sanctions, a European Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday. European Union countries renewed the bloc’s two sanctions frameworks on Russia for another six months at the end of January and earlier this month. Any changes to […]
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Europe wants to pour billions of dollars into its own defense companies — but market watchers say it may not be able to shut American firms out
New army recruits of the Bundeswehr, Germany’s armed forces, during basic training on Nov. 29, 2022 near Prenzlau, Germany. Sean Gallup | Getty Images As Europe plans to pour billions of dollars into defense, many regional leaders are pushing for the money to be spent locally — but some market watchers say it’s inevitable that […]
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US says Ukraine, Russia agree to ensure safe navigation in Black Sea
This photo taken on March 24, 2025 shows the hotel where U.S. and Russian delegations begin a new round of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. U.S. and Russian delegations began a new round of talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, eyeing a Ukraine settlement and Black Sea ceasefire deal before securing a broader agreement. Xinhua […]
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Kremlin tight-lipped on ceasefire deal discussions with the U.S. — as Ukraine holds more talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov during a summit of leaders of nations, which are members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), in Moscow, Russia October 8, 2024. Sergei Ilnitsky | Via Reuters The Kremlin on Tuesday said that it would not disclose the content of ceasefire deal talks with […]
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Kremlin tight-lipped on ceasefire deal discussions with the U.S. — as Ukraine holds more talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov during a summit of leaders of nations, which are members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), in Moscow, Russia October 8, 2024. Sergei Ilnitsky | Via Reuters The Kremlin on Tuesday said that it would not disclose the content of ceasefire deal talks with […]
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Europe stock markets set for muted open ahead of central bank bonanza
European markets are heading for a cautious open Thursday, with major bourses set to open nearly flat as investors await monetary policy announcements from the Bank of England, Swiss National Bank and Sweden’s Riksbank. The flurry of European activity comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its key rates, while indicating two quarter […]
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Zelenskyy says he will talk to Trump as Russia, Ukraine report overnight strikes
Officials work at the site of destruction and fire after the Russian attack in Sumy, Ukraine on March 19, 2025. State Emergency Service of Ukraine | Anadolu | Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said he would hold talks with White House leader Donald Trump, as Moscow and Kyiv reported overnight attacks hours […]
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Germany’s defense stocks fall after lawmakers open door to higher spend; Rheinmetall sheds 6.3%
German defense names fall day after spending package approved by parliament German defense stocks were lower in mid-morning trade, a day after the country’s parliament approved a landmark fiscal package that will allow higher government defense and infrastructure spending. Rheinmetall, one of the top performers on the Stoxx 600 on Tuesday, was down 6.3% at […]
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Putin and Trump set to discuss Russia’s demands for a Ukraine ceasefire deal
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018, in Helsinki, Finland. Chris McGrath | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to join a call Tuesday to discuss a 30-day ceasefire proposal to pause […]
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Trump says he will be speaking with Russia’s Putin on Tuesday
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One while flying to Washington, DC, from Florida, on March 16, 2025, above Virginia. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. “I’ll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. […]
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