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Why Russia's calls for direct talks with Ukraine are likely a delaying tactic from Putin

Ukraine's European and American allies seemed close to agreeing for once.

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Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow

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Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal but promises talks

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Israel recovers soldier's body that had been missing since 1982 invasion of Lebanon

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