European leaders are concerned about President Trump’s plan to cut a deal with Putin over Ukraine without involving them, leading to worries that Ukraine’s interests may not be protected. Secretary of State Rubio met with Lavrov in Riyadh to discuss peace talks, potentially setting the stage for a Trump-Putin meeting. Despite reassurances from the US envoy for Ukraine, European leaders fear Trump’s policy shift may sideline them and impact transatlantic ties, prompting calls for European involvement in negotiations and concerns about Ukraine’s security.
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Anthony Albanese accuses Israel of breaching international law, rules out recognising Palestinian state
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized Israel for breaching international law by restricting aid to Gaza and reaffirmed Australia's call for a ceasefire, while rejecting France's recognition of a Palestinian state until conditions improve. He emphasized that Hamas must not be involved in any future Palestinian government, citing their actions as the catalyst for the current violence, while Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Michaelia Cash accused him of failing to adequately blame Hamas for the ongoing conflict....
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