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Germany to comply with Trump's 5% defence spending target, foreign minister suggests

US President Donald Trump has long demanded that NATO partners spend more on defence. Germany now wants to comply.

Euronews

Tracking The Disinfo On Macron's 'Cocaine Use' In Ukraine

Unsubstantiated claims of supposed cocaine use by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on a train to Ukraine last weekend may have started from a French account.

International Business Times

Germany's Commerzbank Staff Protest UniCredit Takeover Threat

Dressed as a Gallic warrior fighting Roman invaders or wearing the yellow of the Commerzbank logo, employees from the German lender protested Thursday against any takeover attempt by Italy's UniCredit.

International Business Times

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Ukraine war: US secretary of state says ‘abundantly clear’ Trump and Putin needed for peace talks ‘breakthrough’ – as it happened

Marco Rubio says US president may need to ‘directly engage’ to determine ‘once and for all what it is the Russian side wants and whether peace is possible’

The Guardian - AU

Friedrich Merz makes big promises from Ukraine to economy in first government statement to Bundestag

The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military development and fulfil NATO defence spending targets.

Euronews

Ukraine war briefing: Force Putin’s hand, Nato leaders told in Turkey, as he snubs peace talks

Lower-level Ukrainian delegations to negotiate after Russian president shies from Zelenskyy’s challenge to meet; Sumy attack kills three. What we know on day 1,177

The Guardian - AU

Germany's Merz Urges Europe-US Unity On Ukraine War

Western powers must not be divided in confronting Russia over the Ukraine war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, urging a united stance between Europe and the United States.

International Business Times

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Merz vows to keep the US on board on Ukraine and strengthen Germany's military and economy

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will work to bring Europe and the U.S. together in their approach to Ukraine

The Independent UK

Trump Says 'Possibility' Of Meeting Putin For Ukraine Talks In Turkey

US President Donald Trump offered Wednesday to head to Turkey for talks on ending the Ukraine conflict, so long as his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin also showed up.

International Business Times

Merz Vows To Rev Up German Economic 'Growth Engine'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday pledged reforms and investment for Europe's biggest economy to transform it once again into a "growth engine" after two years of recession.

International Business Times

Fact check: Was cocaine on the table in Macron video with Starmer, Merz?

Photos of European leaders falsely suggest drugs; official clarifies item was tissue amid Russian disinformation claims.

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy repeats vow to wait in Turkey for face-to-face talks with Putin

Ukrainian president says if Russian leader does not arrive it will indicate ‘that he does not want to end the war’

The Guardian - UK

France slams drug hoax targeting Macron and European leaders as 'pathetic'

The French presidency has dismissed as 'fake news' a viral conspiracy theory falsely claiming that President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders were seen taking drugs on a train.

Radio France Internationale

No 10 hits out at ‘desperate’ Russia after claims about drugs on leaders’ train

False claims about cocaine being on the table as Sir Keir Starmer met the French and German leaders were dismissed as ‘fake news’.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

France derides Russia’s false claim of drug use by Macron, Merz and Starmer

Élysée warns against Kremlin’s disinformation efforts after ‘cocaine’ conspiracy theory spreads online

The Independent UK

France blasts ‘fake news’ surrounding train photo with world leaders

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Euronews

Fact check: Macron, Merz and Starmer targeted by Russian 'cocaine' claims

The allegations that the leaders of France, Germany and the UK took drugs while on a train on their way to Kyiv are part of a wider Russian disinformation campaign.

Euronews

Von der Leyen, Costa and Metsola took private jet to Luxembourg event

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Brussels prompted a schedule change that led the three presidents to fly private to Luxembourg.

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The Guardian - UK

Setback for Europe after Trump insists Ukraine has ‘immediate’ peace talks with Russia

Zelenskyy had no choice but to accept Putin’s invitation to talks, diplomats say

The Independent UK

Macron rubbishes cocaine train claims: ‘Fake news spread by France’s enemies’

France claims Russia’s military intelligence has stepped up efforts to spread disinformation about European leaders online

International Business Times

France Condemns 'Fake News' Over Europe Leaders' Cocaine Accusation

The French presidency on Monday condemned "fake news" spread by "France's enemies" after social media accounts of far-right figures and Russian officials falsely claimed that European leaders including President Emmanuel Macron were seen taking drugs on a train.

Evening Standard

Macron condemns 'cocaine train' fake news pushed by Russia as conspiracy theory goes viral

‘This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home. We must remain vigilant against manipulation,’ the Élysée Palace posted on X

International Business Times

Drones Hit Ukraine As Zelensky Awaits Putin Reply On Talks

Russia fired more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday as it awaits the Kremlin's response to Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin this week.

Evening Standard

President Zelensky offers to meet Putin in Turkey after Trump demands they negotiate an end to war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin “personally” in Turkey on Thursday, after Trump insisted Ukraine agree to talks with Russia.

Latin Times

French Media Denies Rumors Macron Was Caught With Cocaine on Ukraine Trip

Video from train ride sparks online speculation, but outlet says items were a handkerchief and drink stirrer — not drugs.

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