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Trump Declines Tariff Relief for Norway, Suggests Higher Payments
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Trump Declines Tariff Relief for Norway, Suggests Higher Payments

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has met Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the White House. Ukraine and trade were on the agenda, and the atmosphere was cheerful – but no tariff relief for Norway seems to be forthcoming
NATO Chief Mark Rutte Heads to US for Key Meetings
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NATO Chief Mark Rutte Heads to US for Key Meetings

Ukraine Demands Ceasefire Before Land Negotiations with Russia
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Ukraine Demands Ceasefire Before Land Negotiations with Russia

The USA wants to freeze the front lines and let Russia hold on to a large part of Ukraine to get an end to the war. But Ukraine and its European allies are said to have told the USA that it first requires a ceasefire and clarity on security guarantees before negotiations on territories can become relevant, sources tell Bloomberg
Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks
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Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has offered the USA to freeze the current frontline in Ukraine, according to several sources to Financial Times.
US State Department to Cut 15% of Staff, Close 100 Offices
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US State Department to Cut 15% of Staff, Close 100 Offices

The personnel strength at the US Department of State is to be reduced by 15 percent and over 100 offices are to be closed, according to a downsizing plan. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio states that it is about a change of course from "decades of excess and bureaucracy"
Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia
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Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

The USA has not used all its tools to put pressure on Russia. This is stated by the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in an interview with AFP
Russia Stresses Patience in Peace Talks as US Pushes for Quick Resolution
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Russia Stresses Patience in Peace Talks as US Pushes for Quick Resolution

Russia does not think it's urgent to move forward in the talks about peace with Ukraine, in a situation where mediating USA wants to see things happen as quickly as possible. At the same time, it is announced that USA's envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Moscow later this week
US Urges Ukraine to Concede Crimea, Halt NATO Bid
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US Urges Ukraine to Concede Crimea, Halt NATO Bid

The USA is reported to propose that Ukraine meets Russia's demands and gives up the Crimean Peninsula and the strive for Nato. According to President Zelensky, a Ukrainian delegation is traveling to London on Wednesday
Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa
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Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa

The Trump administration plans to drastically cut diplomatic relations with mainly African countries – and shut down operations related to democracy and human rights issues.
USA Considers Recognizing Crimea as Russian in Peace Deal Talks
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USA Considers Recognizing Crimea as Russian in Peace Deal Talks

The USA is prepared to recognize the Ukrainian region of Crimea as Russian, as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, sources tell Bloomberg.
Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats
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Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he has doubts about the US's intentions with talks about the Iranian nuclear energy program. Israel repeats threats to stop Iran from gaining access to nuclear weapons and that "a clear path" to fulfill the threat exists
Trump Warns of Exiting Ukraine Talks if Progress Stalls
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Trump Warns of Exiting Ukraine Talks if Progress Stalls

USA "is soon above" the attempts to reach a breakthrough in the talks about Ukraine, if Moscow and Kyiv do not act. This says USA's President Donald Trump and thereby repeats Foreign Minister Marco Rubio's previous warnings
Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting
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Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Talks in Paris about Ukraine's future resulted in a decision on a new meeting in London next week. After the meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the USA had informed them about the content of the talks – which was confirmed by the American Foreign Ministry
Macron Hosts Key Talks in Paris on Ukraine's Future with Global Leaders
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Macron Hosts Key Talks in Paris on Ukraine's Future with Global Leaders

France's President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes the importance of the talks about Ukraine's future that are taking place in Paris. A Ukrainian delegation is meeting there with representatives from the USA and Europe
Macron and Rubio to Discuss Ukraine Conflict Resolution in Paris
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Macron and Rubio to Discuss Ukraine Conflict Resolution in Paris

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his way to Paris for talks on "ending the Ukraine war", his office announced. On Thursday, the US delegation will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron
Trump Administration Considers Closing 27 Embassies and Consulates
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Trump Administration Considers Closing 27 Embassies and Consulates

Around 30 embassies and consulates risk being closed when Donald Trump's administration goes ahead with the austerity axe.
Trump Calls Sumy Attack a "Terrible Mistake"
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Trump Calls Sumy Attack a "Terrible Mistake"

A "terrible thing" and a "mistake". That's how the US President Donald Trump describes the attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday
State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior
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State Department Urges Reporting of 'Unchristian' Behavior

Employees at the US Department of State are being urged to report colleagues who exhibit "unchristian" behavior, reports Politico. It feels very much like "The Handmaid's Tale", says an anonymous official to the news site
Trump's Envoy Meets with Putin
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Trump's Envoy Meets with Putin

The US envoy Steven Witkoff has met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg
Russia-US Prisoner Swap: Ballet Dancer Ksenia Karelina Freed
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Russia-US Prisoner Swap: Ballet Dancer Ksenia Karelina Freed

Russia and the USA have exchanged prisoners in the United Arab Emirates, reports The Wall Street Journal. Ksenia Karelina and Arthur Petrov can now come home
US Tightens Visa Rules Over Social Media Posts Supporting Terror Groups
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US Tightens Visa Rules Over Social Media Posts Supporting Terror Groups

The USA rejects visa applications based on messages published on social media platforms. The decision is effective immediately according to the USA's migration authority USCIS
US Aid Cuts to WFP Partly a Mistake, Some Programs to Be Reinstated
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US Aid Cuts to WFP Partly a Mistake, Some Programs to Be Reinstated

The USA is discontinuing financing for several humanitarian aid programs that provide food to people in need, as shown by a number of contract terminations. However, some of the cuts have been announced by mistake, according to the Foreign Ministry
Israel Urges US to Dismantle Iran's Nuclear Facilities in New Talks
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Israel Urges US to Dismantle Iran's Nuclear Facilities in New Talks

Iran and the USA will hold "indirect" talks about Iran's nuclear energy program. The USA's delegation is led by the White House's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff
Kremlin Supports Ukraine Ceasefire, But Key Questions Persist
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Kremlin Supports Ukraine Ceasefire, But Key Questions Persist

Russia's president Vladimir Putin "still supports the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine", claims the Kremlin headquarters.
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