List of Europe articles
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Putin sits at a table with his hands flat on the surface, leaning forward slightly. He wears a dark suit and tie; a Russian flag hangs in the background. Russia and Ukraine Are as Far Apart as Ever
Despite Trump’s efforts, negotiation will only come when both parties believe their interests are better served by talking than fighting.
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Ukrainian service members line up before an honorary ceremony in Ukraine on Aug. 3. How Much of Ukraine Does Russia Control?
The situation remains challenging along the 600-mile front line.
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Zelensky (left) gestures and laughs as he sits next to Trump who laughs as he holds a sheet of paper as they talk in front of the gilded backdrop of the Oval Office. Key Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky
Less fireworks in the White House, but no definitive outcomes just yet.
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U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, DC on August 18. Grading Trump’s Ukraine Diplomacy
Key takeaways from a spate of high-level meetings in Alaska and Washington.
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(First row, from left) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pose for a family picture during a “coalition of the willing” summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris on March 27. How Europe Can Pressure Putin—Without Trump
Now that Trump appears to have sworn off additional economic sanctions to push Russia into a cease-fire, Europe may have to go it alone.
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A military plane looms over Putin's head as he walks on a runway. To Get Peace in Ukraine, Trump Should Play the Nuclear Card
The White House needs to learn from the Kremlin’s success with nuclear blackmail.
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Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump talking to each other. A Brief History of Trump’s Tumultuous Relationship With Zelensky
Here are some of the two leaders’ most turbulent moments to date.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Aug. 13. Who Zelensky Is Bringing to Washington—and Why
Several European leaders will accompany the Ukrainian president as he makes his case to Trump.
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U.S. President Donald Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin on the tarmac at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 15. Trump’s Putin Gambit Failed—but Maybe It Was Still Worth Trying
Successful diplomacy of any kind requires some kind of high-stakes compromise.
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Trump and Putin stand at lecterns with the U.S. presidential seals on them. the heads of the press corps are seen in the foreground. A step-and-repeat backdrop behind them reads "PURSUING PEACE" ‘There’s No Deal Until There’s a Deal’
Read Trump and Putin’s remarks after their pivotal meeting in Alaska.
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The gridded glass of a pyramid is seen above with a crowd of people in a large museum space. How the Louvre Made France
For centuries, French leaders have used the iconic museum to cement their place in the world. Macron is no different.
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Donald Trump walks onto Air Force One. Who’s With Trump in Alaska
The U.S. president’s entourage has some surprising inclusions and exclusions.
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Military forces standby with flags in the background. How Europe’s Future Hinges on Defense
Jared Cohen: “Without economic growth, you start to evaporate geopolitically.”
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Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin stand next to each other while looking off to the side. India Won’t Abandon Russia
Despite the high cost of Trump’s secondary tariffs, New Delhi has compelling reasons to keep Moscow close.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit in Danang, Vietnam, on Nov. 11, 2017. What Trump and Putin Want From the Alaska Summit
And what they’re likely to get.
