Diplomats or disruptors — when Trump’s ambassadors get ‘rude’

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Inside EU ambassadors' crisis 'bunker'

Brussels is adjusting to a shifting geopolitical landscape. Coreper meetings — the regular gatherings of EU ambassadors — are becoming more frequent and a clear evidence of how the bloc is adapting. What was once largely preparatory now plays a central role in shaping negotiation ...  Show more

Who showed up — and who didn't — for Kyiv's big day

Europe marked four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion with a high-profile show of solidarity in Kyiv on Tuesday. Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa stood alongside Volodymyr Zelenskyy — but the absence of some key leaders raised quiet questions in Ukraine about who show ...  Show more

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