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EU upgrades diplomatic ties with Vietnam
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EU upgrades diplomatic ties with Vietnam

The Trump effect: EU and India in giant trade deal
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The Trump effect: EU and India in giant trade deal

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A billion-dollar market on the way between India and the EU
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A billion-dollar market on the way between India and the EU

When things are going badly with the United States, the EU is instead aiming for a gigantic trade agreement with India. It's an important signal to the outside world, says Jan-Olof Jacke, CEO of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, on the ground in Delhi
EU invests in mother of all agreements with India
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EU invests in mother of all agreements with India

EU leader António Costa has landed in India, hoping to secure a huge trade deal this week. In an obvious nod to US tariff policy, the deal is being called “the mother of all deals”
No bazooka from relieved leaders in the EU after Trump backed down on Greenland tariffs
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No bazooka from relieved leaders in the EU after Trump backed down on Greenland tariffs

The EU is breathing a sigh of relief after Donald Trump backed down on his tariff threats regarding Greenland - but the EU promises to stand up to future pressure. The EU has the power and the tools to do so, Council President António Costa said after Thursday's summit in Brussels
EU calls for summit on Greenland crisis as it considers retaliatory tariffs on US
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EU calls for summit on Greenland crisis as it considers retaliatory tariffs on US

EU Council President António Costa has called an EU summit over the Greenland crisis. The EU is considering imposing retaliatory tariffs on the US worth nearly SEK 1,000 billion, sources tell the Financial Times (FT)
EU chief says we stand with the Iranian people, promises swift sanctions
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EU chief says we stand with the Iranian people, promises swift sanctions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promises swift proposals for new sanctions against Iran.
Allies agree on strong security guarantees for Ukraine
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Allies agree on strong security guarantees for Ukraine

Ukraine's allies have agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine, the leaders of the "Coalition of the Willing" said after Tuesday's meeting in Paris. The aim of the coalition is to build a lasting peace, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said
Ukraine gets its money – Trump and De Wever winners
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Ukraine gets its money – Trump and De Wever winners

Ukraine gets its billions – but not in the way the EU leadership had intended. After the fateful summit in Brussels, US President Donald Trump and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever emerge as the big winners
More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets
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More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets

EU support for Ukraine has been approved, after a late-night tussle at the EU summit. But EU leaders failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets as the basis for the multi-billion-euro loan
Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"
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Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"

The pressure is on the EU leadership as member states pull in different directions on Ukraine support, trade and the US. For some, the disagreement is a real Christmas present
Ukraine's money is running out - Belgium is the key
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Ukraine's money is running out - Belgium is the key

When EU leaders meet for the last summit of the year, it's all about one thing – finding a solution so that Ukraine doesn't run out of money this spring. The decision is urgent, but EU countries still don't agree
Ukraine decision delayed until summit
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Ukraine decision delayed until summit

Despite intensive negotiations, it will likely take until the EU leaders' summit on Thursday before a solution is reached regarding future support for Ukraine.
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
Zelenskyy: Productive meeting in Brussels
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Zelenskyy: Productive meeting in Brussels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes Monday night's meeting in Brussels as "good and productive. "
Zelensky: No legal right to give up land
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Zelensky: No legal right to give up land

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with key European leaders in both London and Brussels on Monday. Difficult issues around territories and security guarantees remain to be resolved within the framework of the peace negotiations
"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"
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"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"

Only Ukraine can decide on its defense. And all issues of sanctions and frozen assets require the EU to be on board, say EU leaders after an extraordinary summit
Trump opens up for changes to peace proposal
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Trump opens up for changes to peace proposal

Ukraine and the United States meet in Switzerland for talks on the US peace plan proposal. European leaders emphasize that borders must not be changed by force
Kristersson on peace plan: Will Russia meet his demands?
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Kristersson on peace plan: Will Russia meet his demands?

The draft peace agreement for the Ukraine war appears to be in Russia's favor, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a press conference.
European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control
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European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control

The frontline in Ukraine should be the starting point in a peace negotiation, announces a gathering of European leaders together with Ukraine's president. It can open up for Russia to continue controlling parts of Ukraine, which Donald Trump has spoken of as a necessity
Zelenskyj Remains Hopeful for Tomahawk Support Despite Trump's Hesitation
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Zelenskyj Remains Hopeful for Tomahawk Support Despite Trump's Hesitation

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj has not lost hope for the longed-for Tomahawk robots – despite the fact that the President of the USA Donald Trump evaded the requirement during the leaders' meeting. It is good that President Trump did not say "no", even if he today did not say "yes", says Zelenskyj in an interview with NBC News
Zelenskyj: US Opposes Escalation in Ukraine Conflict
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Zelenskyj: US Opposes Escalation in Ukraine Conflict

Will Ukraine get Tomahawk robots from the USA? That question was on everyone's lips when President Donald Trump received his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyj in the White House – but the only message that came was that the USA does not want to see an escalation.
Global Reactions to US Peace Plan for Gaza
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Global Reactions to US Peace Plan for Gaza

Cautious hopes and verbal praise were expressed around the world when the USA presented its peace plan for Gaza – which was approved by Israel.
EU May Open Backdoor for Ukraine Membership Talks
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EU May Open Backdoor for Ukraine Membership Talks

The EU Council President António Costa hopes to be able to let Ukraine in to formal negotiations about EU membership through a back door.
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