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Alexander Stubb: Finland's Role as Europe's "Trump Whisperer"

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Alexander Stubb: Finland's Role as Europe's "Trump Whisperer"

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Why is "a small country like Finland" seated at the table of great powers? President Alexander Stubb posed the question himself in front of the TV cameras at this week's Ukraine summit at the White House. His own answer was Finland's strategic location, with a over 100 mile long border against Russia

Trump Withdraws EU Medicine Tariff Threat, Signals Lower Rates

Trump Withdraws EU Medicine Tariff Threat, Signals Lower Rates

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USA's president Donald Trump backs down from his previous threats of having even higher tariffs for among other things, medicines, appears in a statement from the White House. It is a small step in the right direction, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT

Putin-Zelensky Meeting Crucial for Trump's Peace Plan in Europe

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Putin-Zelensky Meeting Crucial for Trump's Peace Plan in Europe

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Is Russia's president going to do as Donald Trump says and in the near future turn up at a peace meeting with his Ukrainian colleague? The question is of critical importance for Trump's peace plans – and Europe's future.

European Leaders Relieved by Defense Guarantees After White House Talks

European Leaders Relieved by Defense Guarantees After White House Talks

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No new scolding of Ukraine's President Zelenskyj – and increasingly carved out defense guarantees. Several of the European leaders who participated in Monday's conversation at the White House express relief after the meeting was concluded

Trump Plans Meeting Between Zelensky and Putin for Peace Talks

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Trump Plans Meeting Between Zelensky and Putin for Peace Talks

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A meeting between the presidents Putin and Zelenskyj has "begun to be prepared", says Donald Trump. Russia has not confirmed the matter

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

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:

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

US Proposes NATO-Inspired Security Guarantee for Ukraine

US Proposes NATO-Inspired Security Guarantee for Ukraine

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USA has proposed a security guarantee for Ukraine inspired by the defense guarantee in NATO's treaty article 5, according to Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other sources.

Italy Approves Bridge to Sicily, Boosting NATO Infrastructure

Italy Approves Bridge to Sicily, Boosting NATO Infrastructure

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Italy's government approved today the plans to build a bridge between Villa San Giovanni on the Italian mainland and Messina on Sicily. The bridge plans have existed for over 50 years

Meloni Cleared of Involvement in Libyan Leader's Release

Meloni Cleared of Involvement in Libyan Leader's Release

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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says that she is no longer suspected of having been involved in the release of a Libyan leader who is accused of war crimes.

Young Pilgrims Gather with Pope Leo XIV for Mass Prayer in Rome

Young Pilgrims Gather with Pope Leo XIV for Mass Prayer in Rome

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Hundreds of thousands of young pilgrims cheered when Pope Leo XIV arrived by helicopter to an open prayer meeting on the outskirts of Rome on Saturday. The event is part of the so-called "Youth Jubilee", where young believing Catholics from 146 countries gather for a week of celebration

Netanyahu Expresses Deep Regret Over Gaza Church Attack

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Netanyahu Expresses Deep Regret Over Gaza Church Attack

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Israel "deeply regrets" the attack on Gaza's only Catholic church, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement. Pope Francis' friend, the priest Gabriel Romanelli, was injured in the attack

US Shifts Ukraine Arms Support Amid European Leaders' Meeting

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US Shifts Ukraine Arms Support Amid European Leaders' Meeting

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USA's change of course on arms support to Ukraine is expected to dominate when European leaders meet this week. There are at least three different lines in the White House, says military expert Joakim Paasikivi

Police Dog's Death in Italy Sparks Emotional Response and Investigation

Police Dog's Death in Italy Sparks Emotional Response and Investigation

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In Italy, a police dog has died after eating food with hidden nails in it. The case has stirred up emotions at the highest political level and has triggered a criminal investigation

Italian Sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro Passes Away at 98

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Italian Sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro Passes Away at 98

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The Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro has passed away. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says on social media that he "sculpted Italy's soul"

G7 Leaders Aim to Persuade Trump to Ease Tariff Threats

G7 Leaders Aim to Persuade Trump to Ease Tariff Threats

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G7 countries' leaders will try to pressure USA's president Donald Trump to back down from the threat of trade war, reports AFP.

EU Confirms Bulgaria Ready to Adopt Euro in 2026

EU Confirms Bulgaria Ready to Adopt Euro in 2026

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Italian Court Allows Birth Certificates to List Two Mothers

Italian Court Allows Birth Certificates to List Two Mothers

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Two women should both be able to stand as parents on the child's birth certificate, Italy's Constitutional Court rules. The message is seen as a setback for Giorgia Meloni's government

Trump Doubts Putin's Intentions for Ukraine Peace

Trump Doubts Putin's Intentions for Ukraine Peace

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The President of the USA, Donald Trump, no longer believes that Russia's President wants to end the Ukraine war. This is because Vladimir Putin thinks he is on his way to winning, writes The Wall Street Journal, referring to a conversation between Trump and European leaders

Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

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The USA's Vice President JD Vance has met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Italy's capital Rome on Sunday, reports a spokesperson for Vance.

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

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The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey

Doctors Without Borders and UN Urge Action on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Doctors Without Borders and UN Urge Action on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

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Doctors Without Borders denounce the "intentional humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza, and the UN's António Guterres calls for unimpeded humanitarian access to the strip. The statements come after Israel blocked all humanitarian aid from entering the war-torn area for over ten weeks