Europeans scramble to show leadership of the ‘free world’ as U.S. alliance fractures
President Trump has shredded America’s defense pact with Europe. Now there are signs that longstanding allies are getting serious about cutting their dependence.
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Starmer and Macron agree to show ‘united leadership in support of Ukraine’
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European football: Endrick shows Real Madrid not toothless without Mbappé
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Zelensky Pushes Back Against U.S. Mineral Deal and Announces European Summit
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Jeffries says Trump, Zelensky relationship must be salvaged for 'good of the free world'
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Can Moldova – population 2.4m – show the world how to stand up to Putin?
The tiny former Soviet republic’s determination not to be cowed by the Kremlin could provide a template for the west on how to hold back the tide of subversion and corruption. How can a democracy ...The Guardian - 6d
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