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Macron gathers European leaders to counter US moves on Ukraine war

France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, his office said, amid growing concerns over US efforts to end the Ukraine war unilaterally.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 16, 2025

Alexei Navalny supporters visit grave on first anniversary of his death

Queues of people risk possible arrest at Moscow cemetery while European leaders condemn Kremlin

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025

Starmer’s plan to bridge gap between Trump and Europe ‘not easy’, says Reynolds

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet European leaders at a crisis summit on Monday before heading to Washington later this month.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025

Zelensky: 'I Really Believe the Time Has Come' for Creation of an 'Army of Europe'

Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the creation of a unified European army, arguing that Europe must be prepared to defend itself without relying on the US.

Latin Times · Feb 15, 2025

French wine exports fall amid trade tensions and threat of US tariffs

French exports of wine and spirits fell last year, as the sector grapples with the fallout from a trade dispute with China – and faces the threat of United States tariffs.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 15, 2025

Donald Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine has emboldened Vladimir Putin and pulled the rug from under Nato allies

The ramifications of the president’s appeasement of Russia will be felt widely, not least in the alliance he recklessly undermined

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025

In full: JD Vance’s speech on immigration and Europe’s decline

The US Vice President took aim at several European countries during the Munich Security Conference

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2025

German Election Favourite Merz Sets Out Foreign Policy Plans

Germany's conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz pledged a stronger role for Berlin in the EU and muscular support for Ukraine as he outlined his foreign policy vision at the Munich Security Conference.

International Business Times · Feb 15, 2025

UK rushes forward plans for £2.5bn steel investment after Trump announces tariffs

US president’s announcement prompts government to publish green paper weeks ahead of schedule

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025

‘Over the precipice’: UN chief sounds alarm on DR Congo fighting

Antonio Guterres says a ‘regional escalation must be avoided at all costs’ as Rwanda-backed M23 forces gain ground.

Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2025