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European military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force

1:17am March 21, 2025

The number of troops that would help enforce a peace in Ukraine is vague. Officials have cited figures of between 10,000 and 30,000 troops as part of what's been termed a "reassurance force."

Data show Tesla sales declined sharply in Europe

5:11pm February 27, 2025

New data out this week shows a sharp decline in Tesla sales in Europe. The company is facing multiple headwinds — including consumer pushback to CEO Elon Musk's political pivot to the right.

European leaders to meet about emerging transatlantic rift over security, Ukraine

4:06am February 17, 2025

by A Martínez

European leaders are meeting in Paris to discuss an emerging transatlantic chasm over security and the war in Ukraine, while the U.S. will send negotiators to meet Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia.

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European leaders scramble ahead of Trump's Ukraine summit with Putin

2:23am February 17, 2025

European leaders were hopeful they could work with the Trump administration on the Ukraine war and other issues. But comments last week by several U.S. officials have poured cold water on such hopes.

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U.S. prosecco importers panic as Trump's tariff threat bubbles up

10:59am February 07, 2025

President Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on European goods has led Americans to suddenly stockpile their favorite Italian wines, especially sparkling prosecco.

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NPR photos around the world that moved us in 2024

1:06pm January 05, 2025

There have been touching moments — sometimes away from the headlines, and the front lines — that have moved the world this year.

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest

1:16am October 28, 2024

Observers said the election took place in a "divisive" environment marked by intimidation and instances of vote buying and physical violence.

Jewels stolen during a brazen 2019 heist are back on display in Germany

2:56pm August 14, 2024

by Joe Hernandez

The Grüne Gewölbe, or Green Vault, in Dresden said this week that the exhibit of historical items is reopening to the public in "almost all its glory" following the bold robbery five years ago.

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Ukrainian forces attack a second border region in western Russia

8:47am August 14, 2024

by Greg Myre

Ukraine is firing artillery and launching drone strikes on Russia's Belgorod region, according the the Russian governor of the territory, who has declared a state of emergency.

It's been a week since Ukrainian troops launched an attack in Russian territory

4:39am August 13, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

Ukraine’s military says it now controls almost 400 square miles of Russia. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

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