How Europe responded to Trump’s talks with Putin
EU capitals expressed shock and alarm at Ukraine appearing to be cut out of talks to end war
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Where European allies stand on potential peace talks between Trump and Putin
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No lasting peace in Ukraine without European role in talks, leaders say after Trump-Putin call
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Ukraine and NATO allies fear being left out of potential Trump-Putin peace talks
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Diplomats in Munich Fear Trump Is Giving Up Leverage to Putin Before Talks With Ukraine
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More Trump-Putin direct talks expected after Saudi Arabia diplomatic meeting, official says
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'No durable peace' in Ukraine if Europe not in talks, says minister
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Ukraine presses Europe to nominate representative for Russia talks
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Trump and Putin Discussed the War in Ukraine
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Conservative Party leader in Canada pledges to respond forcefully to Trump tariffs
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