US envoy Steve Witkoff’s announcement come after his talks with Putin in Moscow Luxembourg’s PM Luc Frieden looks to be absolutely chuffed to be representing all three Benelux countries at today’s summit, as his Belgian and Dutch colleagues are too busy to attend as they face domestic crises. “I have the privilege of representing 30 millions citizens today,” he said on arrival to Dublin, with a massive smile on his face. Continue reading...
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- Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi end with prisoner exchange agreement
- Russia and Ukraine agree to a prisoner exchange as talks end with no big breakthrough
- Russia-Ukraine talks in UAE secure major prisoner exchange deal
- Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough
- Former U.S. Ambassador William Taylor discusses the latest Russia-Ukraine talks
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