Western leaders say U.S. peace plan for Ukraine needs "additional work"
President Trump said the peace plan is not his last offer as Ukrainian and U.S. officials are set to meet in Geneva for negotiations.
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U.S. plays smaller role in NATO exercise designed to counter Russian threats
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy lauds "historic" deal to buy fighter jets from France
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Ukraine and Russia working on prisoner exchange, Zelenskyy says
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U.K. sends troops and tech to Belgium after drones force airport closures
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France's Macron reappoints Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu days after he quit
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U.K. police arrest suspect over alleged cyberattack impacting airports
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European airports slowly get back online after cyberattack
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Trump envoy meets with Zelenskyy, EU leaders
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Trump speaks with Zelenskyy, European leaders
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European plans for post-war Ukraine have Trump's backing, EU chief says
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Western leaders say U.S. peace plan for Ukraine needs "additional work"
President Trump said the peace plan is not his last offer as Ukrainian and U.S. officials are set to meet in Geneva for negotiations.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza after reported attacks against IDF troops
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