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Ukraine needs soldiers, many are in the EU
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Ukraine needs soldiers, many are in the EU

Millions of Ukrainian men have left the country as its hard-pressed armed forces are having difficulty recruiting new soldiers. At least one million Ukrainian men of legal age have been granted asylum in the EU
Trump threatens Sweden with tariffs over Greenland, says countries are playing a dangerous game
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Trump threatens Sweden with tariffs over Greenland, says countries are playing a dangerous game

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This is how US Senator Lisa Murkowski wants to stop Trump's Greenland plans
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This is how US Senator Lisa Murkowski wants to stop Trump's Greenland plans

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski is threatening action if the US president goes ahead with his threats to take over Greenland. But how many in the party are behind her? "This is something that we have just launched and I think we will get support," she told TT
US delegation in Denmark - cannot stop Trump, expert says
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US delegation in Denmark - cannot stop Trump, expert says

A delegation including Republican members of Congress is on its way to Copenhagen with a promise to stop Donald Trump's plans for Greenland. It's a political statement, but they cannot stop Trump, says U
Denmark holds its breath ahead of Washington meeting
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Denmark holds its breath ahead of Washington meeting

Diplomatic efforts to address President Trump's interest in Greenland are in full swing in both Nuuk and Copenhagen. To my knowledge, diplomatic solutions are being sought around the clock
Japan's Imperial Dilemma: Reform or End of the Monarchy
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Japan's Imperial Dilemma: Reform or End of the Monarchy

Aiko! Aiko! Aiko! Aiko! The cheers for the Japanese princess drown out the cheers for her parents, the Japanese emperor and queen, as the family visits Nagasaki. But the people's hopes of seeing Aiko as empress are dashed unless Japan resolves a deeply divisive issue: should female succession be allowed - or must the world's oldest monarchy die out?
EU support for Ukraine: "Long-term defeat"
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EU support for Ukraine: "Long-term defeat"

The EU's €90 billion in support for Ukraine is sufficient in the short term, according to analyst Jakob Hedenskog. But the agreement suggests that it is relatively easy for Russia and the US to play EU countries off against each other
Expert: Europe could be overrun without US help
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Expert: Europe could be overrun without US help

Europe is Russia's next military target, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Individual countries are investing in their armies – but this is only the beginning of a comprehensive process
Trump's strategy shocks Europe: "Hair-raising"
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Trump's strategy shocks Europe: "Hair-raising"

The cold showers were twofold: First, the US announced that Europe must take over large parts of the responsibility for NATO by 2027. Then, the White House warned of “civilizational obliteration” and said it wanted to support “patriotic” parties in Europe
Expert: Had to fight hard for watered-down compromise
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Expert: Had to fight hard for watered-down compromise

The EU countries' decision on new climate targets was a watered-down compromise, says climate scientist Naghmeh Nasiritousi. But it is still an important step for the EU to have some credibility at the climate summit next week, she says
Bush's running mate Dick Cheney is dead
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Bush's running mate Dick Cheney is dead

Former US Secretary of Defense and Vice President Dick Cheney has died, several media outlets report. Cheney was very influential, one of the most powerful vice presidents in modern times, says Jan Hallenberg, associate senior researcher at the Swedish Institute for International Affairs
The expert on Trump's crusade in Africa: "Empty threat"
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The expert on Trump's crusade in Africa: "Empty threat"

Threats of religious war in Nigeria and attacks on drugs and socialism in Venezuela. US President Donald Trump is on the warpath in several parts of the world
Pragmatic Message to Trump and Putin on Ukraine Peace Talks
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Pragmatic Message to Trump and Putin on Ukraine Peace Talks

Donald Trump fritters away the cards ahead of peace negotiations with Russia, while Ukraine's other allies want to create a better negotiating position. This is the assessment of expert Fredrik Wesslau
Potential for Increased Political Violence in USA After Charlie Kirk Murder
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Potential for Increased Political Violence in USA After Charlie Kirk Murder

The murder of right-wing debater Charlie Kirk may lead to further escalated political violence in the USA. USA expert Jan Hallenberg and author Stephen Marche – who has written the book ”The Next Civil War” – look pessimistically at the country's near future
NATO Needs Stronger Response to Russian Drone Threat, Expert Warns
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NATO Needs Stronger Response to Russian Drone Threat, Expert Warns

Over 20 Russian drones in the NATO country Poland, potentially with the military logistics hub Rzeszow as the target. An "extremely serious" Russian escalation – and NATO's response apparently does not suffice to deter Putin, notes Ukraine analyst Fredrik Wesslau
Trump Proposes Hosting Next G20 Summit at His Miami Golf Club
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Trump Proposes Hosting Next G20 Summit at His Miami Golf Club

Donald Trump will not attend the upcoming G20 meeting in South Africa. He is instead sending Vice President JD Vance
Sudan's Al-Fashir Besieged: Children Face Starvation Amid Conflict
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Sudan's Al-Fashir Besieged: Children Face Starvation Amid Conflict

While the world looks the other way, the civilian population in the civil war-torn Sudan is exposed to war crime after war crime. The oasis town of al-Fashir is the last town in the war-torn region of Darfur that has not yet fallen to the rebel group RSF
Kremlin's Ukraine Goals Unchanged: Putin Unmoved by Peace Talks
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Kremlin's Ukraine Goals Unchanged: Putin Unmoved by Peace Talks

Talk about security guarantees and heightened hopes for a peace summit. But despite Donald Trump's efforts, nothing suggests that Russia's Vladimir Putin wants to give up the war in Ukraine
Sweden and EU Redraw Trade Routes Amid New US Tariffs
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Sweden and EU Redraw Trade Routes Amid New US Tariffs

Today, the new tariffs on exports to the USA begin to apply. At the same time, Sweden and the EU are now breaking ground for new trade routes
Israel Sees West Bank Annexation as a "Golden Opportunity"
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Israel Sees West Bank Annexation as a "Golden Opportunity"

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has adopted a motion to annex the Palestinian West Bank. The decision is not legally binding, but a symbolic act, according to Udi Sommer, political scientist at Tel Aviv University
USA Relocates Nuclear Submarines Following Russian Remarks
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USA Relocates Nuclear Submarines Following Russian Remarks

President Donald Trump has ordered that two nuclear-powered American submarines be moved to "suitable regions" in response to "very provocative" Russian statements. I interpret it as that they are nuclear-armed submarines, but one should add that it is unclear, says Jan Hallenberg, associated senior researcher at the Foreign Policy Institute, to DN
Wallet Concerns Drive Upset in Japanese Election
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Wallet Concerns Drive Upset in Japanese Election

It was an engaged electorate that on Sunday elected representatives to the Japanese parliament's upper house. Not since 2010 has the voter turnout been so high
EU Climate Goal Criticized for Potential Emissions Shift Outside Union
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EU Climate Goal Criticized for Potential Emissions Shift Outside Union

Parts of the EU countries' climate work can take place in countries outside the union with the new climate goal. The proposal is heavily criticized by environmental organizations and similar previous initiatives have been difficult to control
Controversy in Finland as President Stubb's Son Lands Sought-After Internship
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Controversy in Finland as President Stubb's Son Lands Sought-After Internship

Outraged feelings have been aroused in Finland since it has become known that a sought-after internship at the Finnish Institute of Foreign Policy has gone to none other than the internationally acclaimed President Alexander Stubb's son.
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