Politics
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Feb- 2025 -25 February
Macron Warns Ukraine Peace Can’t Mean ‘Surrender,’ After Trump Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Monday that peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine, but said talks with US President Donald Trump had shown a path forward despite fears of a transatlantic rift.
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24 February
Zelensky Hails Ukraine’s ‘Heroism’ on Third Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky hailed his country's "resistance" and "heroism" on Monday on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion as European leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity.
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24 February
Japan, Philippines Deepening Ties in ‘Severe’ Security Environment
An "increasingly severe" security environment has made deepening security ties with the Philippines a necessity, Japan's defense chief said Monday after a meeting with his counterpart in Manila.
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24 February
Zelensky Offers to Resign in Exchange for Ukrainian NATO Membership
Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday — the eve of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion — that he was ready to quit as Ukraine's president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the NATO military alliance.
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23 February
Swiss Could Send 200 Troops for Ukraine Truce: Army
Switzerland could send 200 peacekeeping soldiers to Ukraine in the event of a truce, the head of the country's armed forces said.
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23 February
Beijing Accuses Australia of ‘Hyping’ China Naval Live Fire Drills
Beijing on Sunday said Canberra had "deliberately hyped" recent Chinese naval exercises near the Australian coast.
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23 February
Israel Delays Palestinians’ Release After Six Gaza Hostages Freed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed.
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22 February
Hamas Frees Two Israeli Hostages in Latest Transfer Under Truce
Palestinian militants freed two Israeli hostages, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce.
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22 February
M23 Pushes Deeper in East DRC, UN Urges Rwanda Forces to Leave
M23 fighters advanced on several fronts in DR Congo's east Friday as the UN Security Council called on Rwanda to stop backing the group.
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22 February
US Proposes Ukraine UN Text Omitting Mention of Occupied Territory: Diplomats
The United States proposed Friday a United Nations resolution on the Ukraine conflict that omitted any mention of Kyiv's occupied territory.
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