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Trump defends Russia sanctions waivers, accuses Zelenskyy of 'prolonging war'

US President Donald Trump again accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war. The remarks come amid renewed tensions over US policy toward Moscow including waiving some sanctions.

DW News 4 days ago

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EU und USA verurteilen Siedlerattacke auf Diplomaten und Journalisten

Immer wieder werden im Westjordanland Palästinenser Opfer von Gewaltakten. Nun sind israelische Siedler auch auf Diplomaten aus der EU und eine US-Journalistin losgegangen. Das sorgt international für Empörung.

DW Deutsch 4 days ago

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Off the Record: Trump blames Zelenskyy to cover up his own mess in a dramatic week for Ukraine

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo debriefs the zeitgeist from Brussels. This week, she argues that Trump is scapegoating Zelenskyy for political reasons ahead of the US midterm elections.

Euronews 4 days ago

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Live: Vance blames immigration for violence during protests in France

US Vice President JD Vance blamed immigration for violence during protests in France on Saturday, sharing footage of a city hall on fire and warning Americans that congressional Democrats sought a similar future for the United States. Follow our...

France 24 4 days ago

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‘Standing up for democracy’: Atlanta ‘No Kings’ rally draws Trump critics ahead of midterms

“No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the rally was aimed at getting out the vote in the...

France 24 4 days ago

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'No Kings' rallies push early voting ahead of US midterm elections

Organizers of the "No Kings" protests, known for their anti-Trump sentiment, are urging Americans to vote early in the November 3 midterm elections, as Republicans face tough races to retain control of Congress.

DW News 5 days ago

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

NPR News 5 days ago

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Russia wants blackout in Ukraine as winter comes — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to cut electricity and heating to civilians ahead of winter. He also called the US president's waiver of new sanctions on Moscow a boost for Vladimir Putin.

DW News 5 days ago

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Trump's new press secretary out after less than week

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out Friday after less than a week in the high-profile job following a series of blunders that added to distractions for her embattled boss, President Donald Trump.

France 24 5 days ago

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Zelensky drums up European backing as Trump ties slump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Friday to keep financing Kyiv's fight with nearly $80 billion more next year, as he insisted he was standing up for his country amid a fresh row with US President Donald Trump.

France 24 5 days ago

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Zelensky turns to Europe for backing as ties with Trump deteriorate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned to his European allies on Friday, asking Brussels for an additional €70 billion to fund the war against Russia next year. Zelensky's relationship with US President Donald Trump deteriorated after the US...

France 24 6 days ago

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Zelensky hails "real leaders" in Europe, blasts Trump's diesel deal with Russia

Ukrainian ​President Volodymyr Zelensky took aim on Friday at US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia and welcomed the prospect of European allies stepping up their role in talks, calling Moscow's stance a "parody" of peace negotiations...

France 24 6 days ago

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'‘It’s easier dealing with Trump than Putin,’ Zelenskyy tells Euronews amid US tensions

After a week of tensions between Washington and Kyiv, Zelenskyy said Trump was still easier to deal with than Putin, despite the US president’s calls for new leadership in Ukraine and criticism of the Ukrainian leader.

Euronews 6 days ago

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Denmark urges EU to scrutinise Spain’s plan to legalise 600,000 migrants

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen accused Madrid of doing “almost the exact opposite” of that adopted by other EU countries, intensifying tensions with her fellow Socialist, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Euronews 6 days ago

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The new multiannual financial framework (MFF): A future vision for the EU

The EU's new multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034 should channel funds more efficiently to bolster the bloc's competitiveness and future resilience, argues Markus Töns, the SPD parliamentary group's spokesperson on European affairs, in an...

Euronews 6 days ago

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Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. Relations between Kyiv and...

France 24 6 days ago

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Live: Trump calls renewed Ukraine attacks on Russian oil refineries 'a disgrace'

US President Donald Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace" after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected his calls for an "energy ceasefire." Zelensky sought support from European allies earlier that...

France 24 6 days ago

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Zelensky rallies European allies as US support for Ukraine wanes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought European backing Thursday after vowing to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite US President Donald Trump’s demands, as tensions with Washington escalated over sanctions, energy infrastructure...

France 24 1 weeks ago

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Donald Trump 'openly financing Russia's war with Ukraine', Nobel peace laureate says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Nobel Peace laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk, Director of the Centre for Civil Liberties, says that with the diesel-supply deal with Moscow Donald Trump "is openly financing this war, by lifting sanctions is...

France 24 1 weeks ago

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Zelenskyy poised to visit Budapest next week as Ukraine and Hungary move towards diplomatic reset

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's deputy chief of staff confirmed that the Ukrainian leader has been invited to Budapest on 23 October, as Zelenskyy and Magyar are set for their first formal bilateral...

Euronews 1 weeks ago