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Zelenskyj Thanks Trump at White House Meeting on Ukraine War

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Zelenskyj Thanks Trump at White House Meeting on Ukraine War

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The European leaders have now arrived at the White House for the meeting with Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine – also the main guest Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Thank you for your efforts to put an end to the war, Zelenskyj said to his host

EU Leaders Await Outside as Zelensky Meets Trump at White House

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EU Leaders Await Outside as Zelensky Meets Trump at White House

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A number of European leaders follow Volodymyr Zelenskyj to the White House – but are forced to wait outside when the Ukrainian speaks with Donald Trump about the war. In fresh memory is the presidents' catastrophic meeting in February

Key Developments from Recent Ukraine Peace Meetings

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Key Developments from Recent Ukraine Peace Meetings

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Under the last few days, several top meetings about Russia's war in Ukraine have been held and further meetings are expected during the coming week. This is what we know:

Trump Welcomes Zelenskyj to White House Amid European Support

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Trump Welcomes Zelenskyj to White House Amid European Support

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Today, Donald Trump receives Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Washington. Several of Europe's heaviest leaders are on site to show support for Ukraine's president, almost half a year after the infamous quarrel in the White House

Key Developments from Recent Ukraine Peace Talks

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Key Developments from Recent Ukraine Peace Talks

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During the last few days, several top meetings about Russia's war in Ukraine have been held and further meetings are expected during the coming week. This is what we know:

US Reports Russian Concessions Before Key Summit with Trump and Zelensky

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US Reports Russian Concessions Before Key Summit with Trump and Zelensky

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The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen and several European leaders will accompany Ukraine's President Zelenskyj at the meeting with Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. Ahead of the meeting, Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff says Russia has agreed to certain "concessions" regarding territorial withdrawals

Europe Seeks Clarity on US Security Guarantees for Ukraine

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Europe Seeks Clarity on US Security Guarantees for Ukraine

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What do the US security guarantees mean for Ukraine's future? The question was posed in the crisis-ridden remote meeting that European leaders have held ahead of Monday's meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Trump Backs Proposal for Ukrainian Land Concessions to Russia

Trump Backs Proposal for Ukrainian Land Concessions to Russia

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The President of the USA, Donald Trump, supports a proposal from the Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding Ukrainian land concessions in order to achieve peace. European leaders may participate in Zelenskyj's meeting with Trump on Monday

Zelenskyj to Meet Trump in Washington on Monday

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Zelenskyj to Meet Trump in Washington on Monday

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Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj will meet USA's president Trump on Monday in Washington DC, according to Zelenskyj on X. ”I am grateful for the invitation”, writes Zelenskyj

France Admits to Waging War in Cameroon During Colonial Era

France Admits to Waging War in Cameroon During Colonial Era

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European Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Putin

European Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Putin

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European Nations and Ukraine Agree on Joint Ceasefire Plan

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European Nations and Ukraine Agree on Joint Ceasefire Plan

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Ukraine and several European countries have presented a joint plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The plan has been refined at the extraordinary meeting in the United Kingdom on Saturday, reports Wall Street Journal

France's Constitutional Council Blocks Controversial Pesticide Law

France's Constitutional Council Blocks Controversial Pesticide Law

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France's highest constitutional authority decided on Thursday that the reintroduction of a disputed and environmentally hazardous pesticide is contrary to the constitution.

Man to Be Deported for Lighting Cigarette at Paris War Memorial

Man to Be Deported for Lighting Cigarette at Paris War Memorial

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A man, who lit a cigarette with the help of the flame at the unknown soldier's grave under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, will have his residence permit revoked.

Woman Dies in Forest Fire in Southern France; Villages Threatened

Woman Dies in Forest Fire in Southern France; Villages Threatened

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A forest fire is raging in southwestern France. A woman has died and several others have been injured

Man Arrested for Lighting Cigarette on Paris Memorial Flame

Man Arrested for Lighting Cigarette on Paris Memorial Flame

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A man has been arrested after lighting a cigarette from the flame of remembrance at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Paris. The country's interior minister condemns the action

UK-France Agreement to Return Channel Migrants Takes Effect

UK-France Agreement to Return Channel Migrants Takes Effect

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Migrants who reach the United Kingdom via the English Channel are to be sent back to France, according to a new agreement that comes into force today. Now the British government hopes that the record migration across the channel will decrease

Macron and Merz Denounce Hostage Videos Released by Hamas

Macron and Merz Denounce Hostage Videos Released by Hamas

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EU, France and Germany condemn the publication by Palestinian extremist groups of video clips showing two seriously injured Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Macron Announces French and Spanish Aid Drops Over Gaza

Macron Announces French and Spanish Aid Drops Over Gaza

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French aid has for the first time been released over the Gaza Strip, writes President Emmanuel Macron on X. Also, supplies from Spain have been released

UK May Recognize Palestine as State if Israel Ceasefire Fails

UK May Recognize Palestine as State if Israel Ceasefire Fails

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United Kingdom will recognize Palestine as a state in September if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire, announces Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Le Pen's Party Repays EU 17 Million Kronor in Fraud Case

Le Pen's Party Repays EU 17 Million Kronor in Fraud Case

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The Far-Right Party National Rally has paid back nearly 17 million kronor to the EU. The money is a first installment after Marine Le Pen's party was convicted of embezzling nearly 40 million kronor in EU funds

France Sees Record Protest Against Pesticide Law

France Sees Record Protest Against Pesticide Law

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Over two million Frenchmen have signed a petition against a new law that approves the use of a disputed pesticide.

Meloni: Italy Not Ready to Recognize Palestine as Independent State

Meloni: Italy Not Ready to Recognize Palestine as Independent State

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Italy will not follow the French decision to recognize Palestine as an independent state as it looks now, says the country's Prime Minister Georgia Meloni to the newspaper La Repubblica.

France Defends Decision to Recognize Palestinian State

France Defends Decision to Recognize Palestinian State

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns France's and President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize an independent Palestinian state. But France defends the decision