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Analysis: After Paris Talks, A New Chapter In Ukraine Peace Drive?

Why China Is Flexing Its Dominance Of Rare Earth Minerals In US Trade War

As the trade war escalates, Beijing is restricting the supply of rare earth minerals to the United States. What options does Washington have to China’s control of global supply?
The Doctor Is In: Serbia's Vucic Taps Endocrinologist To Treat Political Pressure

Who are the members of the new cabinet — and will Macut act simply as an extension of President Vučić?
Russian Drones Again Strike Odesa, Injuring 3

For at least the third time this year, Russian drones attacked Ukraine's historic port city of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, injuring three people and setting residential and commercial buildings ablaze.
Planning For A Ukraine Cease-Fire, Turkey Hosts Talks On Black Sea Security

Military officials have kept a low profile as they plan an international military mission to ensure Black Sea security as part of a Ukraine cease-fire at the headquarters of the Turkish Navy in Ankara.
Tesla Sales Fall Globally, But Demand Grows In Ukraine Amid Price Drop

Tesla's global sales fell sharply during the first quarter of 2025 amid fallout over Elon Musk's role in US politics, but the electric vehicle (EV) brand remains in demand in Ukraine due to a recent drop in prices.
Russia Offers Subsidized Mortgages In Ukrainian Cities, Including Kyiv-Controlled Kherson

Russia has launched a subsidized mortgage program for its citizens in occupied and Kyiv-controlled Ukrainian cities. Critics call it a political move aimed at normalizing control and pressuring Ukraine, while locals express outrage at the idea of their homes being sold.
'Legislating Fear': Hungary Targets LGBTQ Community In Latest Legal Offensive

Hungary’s LGBTQ community vows to resist a new constitutional amendment banning the public display of homosexuality. Critics say the law violates basic rights and could threaten all forms of dissent.
'They Made Us Crawl': Migrants Speak Out After Brutal Raid In Moscow

Kyrgyz migrants in Moscow say they were beaten and humiliated during a police raid, sparking outrage online. While Russia denies wrongdoing, Kyrgyz authorities face growing criticism for their restrained response and warnings of possible retaliation if they protest too strongly.
EU Looks To Tighten Visa Rules: 61 Countries Face Visa-Free Travel Overhaul

The EU is set to tighten its visa suspension rules, expanding the reasons it can revoke visa-free travel for 61 countries. New triggers include human rights violations, hybrid threats, and investor citizenship schemes, marking a shift in how Brussels uses visa policy.
Brussels' Sanctions Backup Plan; Visa-Free Travel Rules Face Overhaul

I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I am drilling down on two issues: the EU getting legally creative on Russia sanctions, and widening the scope of its visa liberalization suspension mechanism.
Ukrainian Soldier Who Lost His Sight In Battle Finds Strength in Family

"I've seen a lot in my life. I'm happy to be alive," says Pavlo Martsenyuk, a Ukrainian soldier who lost his sight in a mine explosion near the frontline city of Pokrovsk. With the support of his family he is recovering and uses a phone app to help him navigate and remember directions.
Can the EU Extend Russia Sanctions Despite Hungary's Blackmail?

Extending sanctions against Russia has been one of the most pressing issues for the EU, especially this year. And Hungary's record of holding out against such sanctions has officials in Brussels worried about what will happen when the next extension deadline comes around, this time in July.
Xi Eyes Inroads In Asia, Europe Amid Trump's Tariffs And US-China Tensions

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has begun a regional tour of Southeast Asia as Beijing looks to win over governments in the region and across Europe that are looking to balance their reliance on Washington in the wake of soaring US tariffs.
Ukrainian Soldiers Who Were Surrounded By Russians Held Out For 35 Freezing Days

A Ukrainian commander whose unit held off daily Russian assaults while trapped in freezing ruins for more than a month says his team held on by finding strength they never knew they had.
War Crimes Trial Of Former Kosovo President Hits Milestone

For more than two years, Kosovo war crimes prosecutors have laid out evidence, questioning scores of witnesses, building their case for why former President Hashim Thaci should be convicted over the killing or detention of scores of people during and after the country’s war of independence.

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