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EU slams Turkish plans for Cyprus as ‘unacceptable’

The European Union (EU) has blasted as “unacceptable” the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “two-state” plan for the resolution of disputes over the divided island of Cyprus. Josep Borrell, the EU foreign policy chief, voiced deep concern on Tuesday after Erdogan said peace talks can take place only between “the …

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Die Ukraine guckt in die Röhre

Realpolitisch verhindert der Deal um die umstrittene Pipeline Nord Stream 2 größeren Schaden. Doch Kiew könnte am Ende mit leeren Händen dastehen. US-Präsident Joe Biden und Kanzlerin Angela Merkel scheinen sich geeinigt zu haben. Deutschland und Russland können die Pipeline Nord Stream 2 weiterbauen. Russland muss mit Sanktionen rechnen, wenn …

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Russian actions in Black Sea show ‘increasing aggression,’ says top US admiral in the region

Russian military actions in the Black Sea during a multinational exercise reflect an increasingly aggressive effort to control the region, said a top U.S. admiral and analysts calling for an assertive response from the U.S. and NATO allies. The Kremlin has long objected to the annual Sea Breeze drills, which …

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