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Ukraine
US army general or NY tycoon: Who will lead Ukraine-Russia talks?
In November, Donald Trump nominated retired General Keith Kellogg as a special Ukrainian peace envoy to lead negotiations on Russia's full-scale war. But after the first phone calls with Kyiv and Moscow, he said the talks would be led by a different person — his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff.
Economy
ECB flags trade tariffs, competitiveness gap as risks for growth
The ECB sees rising trade frictions and regulatory barriers as risks to eurozone growth, with US trade policy uncertainty and global demand slowing. While inflation is easing, policymakers remain cautious, with no pre-commitment to rate cuts.
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Cinema
Berlinale Jury President Todd Haynes on danger Trump poses to cinema
The 75th edition of the Berlinale officially kicks off tonight. Prior to the opening film, the jury led by US filmmaker Todd Haynes spoke to the press about the importance of festivals like the Berlinale, as well as the threats posed by Trump and the looming elections in Germany.
Ukraine
Ukraine’s negotiating conundrum: Ceasefire and more sacrifice
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nears a three-year mark, there is a sign of a possible end to the war. The new US administration is pushing forward with its peace plan, but Washington, Kyiv and Moscow have different interpretations of what this "peace" might represent.
World News
Europe must be involved in Ukraine peace talks, say foreign ministers
European foreign ministers met in Paris on Wednesday, saying a peace deal in Ukraine would require the involvement of Kyiv and its European allies. The meeting came as US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to immediate peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Europe in Motion
Ignored and overwhelmed: Why one in four middle managers wants to quit
Many middle managers are actively looking for another job amid stress and burnout reasons. The majority of them feel ignored by their boss and lament didn't receive enough training on key issues before starting out.
