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Trump threatens Moscow with tariffs if peace deal not reached; Russia poses security threat – EU’s Kallas
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make a deal to end its war in Ukraine, and added that these also could be applied to ‘other participating countries’.
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EU Russia hawks back Trump call to boost defence spending
The EU's top diplomat and Poland's prime minister said Wednesday that the bloc must heed US President Donald Trump's demand to spend much more on defence -- faced with the "existential threat" posed by Russia.

If Europe is to survive, it needs to be armed

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk
EU Must Arm Itself to ‘Survive’ Uncertain World, Poland Says
The European Union must arm itself to “survive” in an increasingly uncertain global order, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, calling on the bloc to help member nations finance a build up in defense spending.
Poland's Tusk: 'If Europe is to survive, it needs to be armed'
To live without Moscow is not to shave off a beard: Armenia suddenly remembered Russia
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in Moscow that his current trip had been preparing for three months, but was postponed for technical reasons. We believe that among the "technical reasons",
Ukraine-Russia latest: Moscow responds to Trump ultimatum as 1,000 North Koreans killed in Kursk
Out of the estimated 11,000 troops sent from North Korea, 4,000 were battle casualties in just three months of fighting – including at least 1,000 killed – the officials said on condition of anonymity. The UK will explore the possibility of establishing military bases in Ukraine, according to a 100-year declaration signed between the two countries.
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EU Commission doubles down on Russian asset confiscation despite Belgian warnings
European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said Moscow must be made to “pay” for its nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine.
Ten EU countries call for sanctions on Russian gas, LNG, document shows
Ten European Union countries have called for the 27-nation bloc to ban imports of pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia, a document seen by Reuters showed, as Europe debates fresh sanctions on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
Hungary says EU should talk to Trump before Russia sanctions renewal decision
Hungary has not yet decided whether to support the rollover of European Union sanctions on Russia due at the end of this month and believes the EU should decide on the matter only after consulting with the incoming Trump administration,
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End of Russian gas moves Moldova closer to EU
Moscow’s gas cutoff fuels Moldova’s shift toward the EU, as the country seeks energy security and support. Meanwhile, pro-Russian Transnistria
Fico threatens to pull Slovakia out of EU and Nato
Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister has raised the prospect of his country leaving the European Union and Nato, arguing that world events could consign them to the “history books...
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EU devours Russian gas at record speed despite cutoff
Pressure to impose sanctions, a raging war and a looming Trump presidency still have not quenched the bloc’s thirst for Russian gas.
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Trump calls on Moscow to end war, threatens sanctions over war
US President Donald Trump threatened to impose sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine and called on the Kremlin to stop the conflict in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday. "STOP this ridiculous War!