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Ukraine, Russia, and the West: Confronting Fear to Find a Path to Peace

Fear and ignorance, fueled by historical grievances, drive the Ukraine conflict, and only through dialogue and pragmatic compromises can peace be achieved.

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Putin Backs Trump’s Proposal to Halve Defense Spending

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday backed a suggestion by US counterpart Donald Trump for Russia, the United States, and China to all cut their defense budgets in half.

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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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UK Posts Over 100 Sanctions for Aiding Russia’s War on Ukraine

The UK government on Monday unveiled over 100 sanctions against those aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine on the third anniversary of the start of the conflict.

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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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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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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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Russia Launched ‘Record’ 267 Drones on Ukraine Overnight: Ukrainian Army

Russia launched 267 drones on Ukraine overnight, a "record" since the February 2022 invasion, the Ukrainian air force said Sunday.

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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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UK Military ‘Too Run Down’ to Lead Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine: Ex-Army Chief

The UK military is “too run down” to lead any potential peacekeeping missions in Ukraine, the former head of the British Army has claimed.

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