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US Navy and NATO presence in the Black Sea has fallen since Russia took part of Ukraine, figures show

NATO activity in the Black Sea region has become less frequent since Moscow’s takeover of the Crimean Peninsula nearly eight years ago, sparking concerns that the West is falling short in checking further Russian ambitions in the strategically critical waterway. A Stars and Stripes analysis of the data revealed that …

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Russia, China to discuss European security amid Ukraine standoff

Russian and Chinese presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will spend a “lot of time” discussing security in Europe and the set of demands Moscow has made of the West when they meet for talks next week, the Kremlin said on Friday. Reuters reported that Putin will travel to China …

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The World Has Lost the Will to Deal With the Worst Refugee Crisis Since World War II

Disturbing scenes emanating from detention centers along the southern U.S. border have underscored the Trump administration’s indifference to the suffering of strangers, even young children seeking asylum. Unfortunately, the current administration in Washington is far from alone in scorning those seeking refuge in foreign lands. The world is in the …

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