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‘If you want peace, prepare for war’: How an old saying is making a comeback in Europe

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In this episode, we unpack the growing urgency among EU leaders to defeat Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Remember the old Latin saying: si vis pacem, para bellum (if you want peace, prepare for war)? We discuss what that might mean today.

Evan Gershkovich is no spy. Trust me, I recruited him.

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One year ago, Russia arrested an American journalist on espionage charges. He's still in a Moscow prison.

Can Zelenskyy win over Trump?

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If all else fails, Ukrainians hope their president can use his powers of persuasion to ensure continued U.S. support.

In battle for Istanbul, city election could decide a country’s future

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President Erdoğan has thrown everything at winning Istanbul, Turkey's economic and cultural hub.

In this corner of Europe, no one cares about the EU election

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A poor Roma neighborhood has one of the lowest turnout in the European election.

Trump should get himself a piece of Berlusconi’s Bunga Bunga property portfolio

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The former Italian PM's old mansions are getting new leases of life. Time for King MAGA to get involved.

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Behind the Macron-Lula bromance

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The presidents showered each other with affection and papered over the cracks on the war in Ukraine and a contentious trade pact.

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Greek government survives no-confidence vote over deadly Tempi train trash

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Legislative drama was preceded by resignation of 2 ministers after allegedly carousing with a media mogul and sharing "wine, cigars and whiskey."

Thursday, Mar 28

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French far-right leader Bardella: ‘My heart leans toward Trump’ in U.S. presidential race

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National Rally's lead candidate still wants to take France out of NATO's integrated command - but only after Ukraine war ends.

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Russian propaganda network paid MEPs, Belgian PM says

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Prague and Brussels collaborated to smash "Russian influence operation."

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Latvian foreign minister quits amid flight spending scandal

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The resignation of Krišjānis Kariņš boosts EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis' chances of staying on as Latvia's EU commissioner.

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Nigel Farage owns the libs … by gorging on Easter eggs

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LONDON — “I have decided to stuff myself with chocolate,” Brexiteer Nigel Farage declared Thursday.

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Kremlin delivers warning to Telegram boss after Moscow terror attack

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Vladimir Putin's spokesperson called out Pavel Durov and flagged that the platform is being "used for terrorist purposes.”

The Berlaymonster retires!

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The popular satirical social media account is being handed over to an "anonymous" new owner.

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Boris Johnson was right, say UK Labour opponents

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The former prime minister receives an unexpected compliment from the likely next wielders of power.

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Germany’s Scholz says he hasn’t talked to Putin since December 2022

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Russia leader was “was worried about the coronavirus” when he made German chancellor sit at infamous long table before he launched full-scale Ukraine invasion.

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Putin on attacking NATO: ‘Complete nonsense’

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Russia has no plans to invade the rest of Europe, President Vladimir Putin said late Wednesday, despite numerous warnings to NATO by Russian officials and Putin’s own musings about nuclear war.

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Why Portland failed where Portugal succeeded in decriminalizing drugs

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Oregon lawmakers gave it three years. Portugal’s program took longer to show results.

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Ukraine needs to open up about hard truths from battlefield, US diplomat says

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"Sometimes the Ukrainian government may resist the kind of freedom of information that's normal for us," said the State Department's James Rubin.

How China ended up financing the Houthis’ Red Sea attacks

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By purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing is helping disrupt the trade on which its economy depends.

America’s battle against disinformation in the era of AI

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In the wake of a devastating Islamist terror attack in Moscow, the dark arts of spreading disinformation are again in focus as Russia’s President Vladmir Putin pins blame for the assault on Ukraine. As a widening array of countries and…

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EU discord over Ukraine free trade spells trouble for Kyiv’s accession hopes

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EU countries' bickering over whether to grant Ukraine's farm production another year of access to their markets could well be a taste of what’s to come if Kyiv becomes the bloc's 28th member.

Is the UK election already over?

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With the polls stubbornly refusing to turn, is there anything Rishi Sunak can do to move the dial and avoid electoral wipeout?

Disinformation has become the single biggest threat to electoral integrity

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The most important responsibility for election management bodies today is to build and sustain voters’ trust in the integrity of the electoral process — and tech companies can help.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Macron charms Brazil’s Lula with submarines

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SAO PAULO — France is beefing up its defense ties with Brazil — shored up by President Emmanuel Macron’s first state visit to the country.

Spanish prosecutors want to jail disgraced Luis Rubiales over World Cup kiss

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Prosecutors are also asking for 1.5 years in prison for three Spanish football executives accused of coercion.

Ireland to intervene on South Africa’s behalf in ICJ genocide case against Israel

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Dublin alleges "blatant violation" of humanitarian law in Gaza.

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As Russia attacks, Ukraine scrambles to dig enough trenches

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There is worry that Kyiv has left it too late to build the formidable defenses needed to hold off a Russian offensive.

UK goods to face new Canadian tariffs in latest blow to Brexit trade agenda

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LONDON — Britain’s exports to Canada will be hit with new duties next week after the two countries failed to extend trade rules in negotiations for a new post-Brexit deal.

Moldova to allow billionaire’s pro-Kremlin party to field candidates in elections

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Members of a pro-Russian oligarch’s party can now run for president later this year.