EU nation’s PM points fighter at Kiev over anti-government protests

A significant number of demonstrators in Bratislava were Ukrainians, Slovak leader Robert Fico said Ukrainians were a major force behind large anti-government demonstrations held across Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico claimed on Saturday. He made his comment after Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky endorsed the protests on social media. Up to 100,000 people joined the protests…

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Hungary labels Polish PM ‘Soros agent’

Budapest won’t be coerced into supporting sanctions, Peter Szijjarto has told Donald Tusk Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has branded Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk an “agent” of billionaire financier George Soros, after Tusk warned that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban would face “consequences” if he blocks renewed EU sanctions on Russia. “If Viktor Orban…

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EU military chief wants troops in Greenland

Brussels has “interests” on the island just like Washington, Gen. Robert Brieger has said, pointing to tensions with Russia and China The European Union should deploy military forces in Greenland, the chairman of the EU Military Committee (EUMC), Gen. Robert Brieger, said in an interview published Saturday. He cited Greenland’s geopolitical importance and “tensions” with…

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Israel frees 200 Palestinian prisoners

Crowds lined the streets of Ramallah to greet the captives, who were exchanged for four Israeli soldiers Some 200 Palestinians have been released from Israeli jails as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. In exchange, Palestinian militant group Hamas has freed four female Israeli soldiers. Israel’s prison service confirmed the release of the 200 captives…

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