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Tag: European Union
Why Russian Tourists Are Flocking to Southern China’s Beaches
Russians find a refuge on the beaches of Sanya from sanctions and “sideways looks,” toasting the New Year beside a Chinese nuclear submarine base.
Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela
Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.
Zelensky Taps Canadian Politician Chrystia Freeland as Economic Adviser
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine appointed Chrystia Freeland, a former deputy prime minister of Canada, to a role in which she would advise on postwar reconstruction.
World Leaders React With Shock and Skepticism After U.S. Captures Maduro
Several Latin American leaders responded with anger, while European leaders were more cautious. President Trump’s audacious raid drew support, too.
Why Security Guarantees Are So Crucial, and Thorny, for Ukraine
While Kyiv has reported progress in negotiations, and is accelerating talks in the coming days, major questions remain unresolved about which countries will provide what kind of security for how long.
The Status of the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine
The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war.
To Secure Money for Ukraine, Europe Had to Resort to a Messy Compromise
The European Union came up with an 11th-hour deal to help Ukraine, but the solution raised questions about the bloc’s decisiveness.
Zelensky Appeals to E.U. Leaders for Frozen Russian Funds to Fight War
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in Brussels, where the leaders had gathered, that without the money, his country would have to reduce its drone production significantly.
Europe to Lend $105 Billion to Ukraine, Without Touching Russian Funds
European Union officials wanted to use Russia’s frozen assets to back a major loan to Ukraine. Facing opposition in their own camp, they settled on another way.