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G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks

G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks

By John Irish PARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - A G7 foreign ministers gathering in Paris on Monday will provide the first opportunity for Washington's allies to gauge whether a US midterm defeat for President Donald Trump alters the administration's approach to Ukraine, the Middle East and ties with its

Turkish President Erdogan Discusses Regional Tensions and Bilateral Ties with President Trump

Turkish President Erdogan Discusses Regional Tensions and Bilateral Ties with President Trump

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking their third discussion within two weeks. During the call, President Erdogan emphasized Turkey's ongoing peace efforts, particularly concerning the tensions between Iran and the United States. He stressed the importance of resolving the Iran-U.S. dispute through diplomacy. Additionally, President Erdogan highlighted Turkey's commitment to contributing to the cessation of the conflict in Ukraine, advocating for intensified contact with both Kyiv and Moscow. The leaders also addressed bilateral relations between Turkey and the U.S., along with broader regional and global developments. President Erdogan expressed his belief in the continued strengthening of cooperation between the two nations and their joint efforts to accelerate relations in the future. He also thanked President Trump for his support regarding the Organization of Turkic States Summit.

Can the US Democrats' 'Blue Wave' election sweep buoy Ukraine?

Can the US Democrats' 'Blue Wave' election sweep buoy Ukraine?

By Patricia Zengerle, Andrea Shalal and Daniel Flynn WASHINGTON/KYIV, Nov 6 (Reuters) - One potential beneficiary of the US Democratic Party's sweeping wins in congressional elections sits thousands of miles away: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, whose government has fought Russia's invasion

New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across Europe

New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across Europe

(Corrects number of flights affected in Madrid in paragraph 16; Spanish police had originally said two Air Europa departures and four inbound Iberia flights were affected) ROME/WARSAW/EVREUX, France, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Hoax bomb threats disrupted dozens of passenger flights across Europe on Thursday,

The Kremlin hopes the US election shake-up won't shift Trump's negotiations on Ukraine

The Kremlin hopes the US election shake-up won't shift Trump's negotiations on Ukraine

The Republicans’ defeat in the U.S. midterm elections was watched closely in Russia, where some observers are predicting it could herald more support for Ukraine when the Democrats take over Congress in January

Analysis-Trump could woo North Korea after midterm setback, but Kim may not respond

Analysis-Trump could woo North Korea after midterm setback, but Kim may not respond

By Brenda Goh, Tamiyuki Kihara and David Brunnstrom SEOUL/TOKYO/WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The rebuke President Donald Trump suffered in the US midterm elections could prompt him to step up efforts to re-engage North Korea, but any willingness to make major concessions risks creating friction

Analysis-Can the US Democrats' 'Blue Wave' election sweep buoy Ukraine?

Analysis-Can the US Democrats' 'Blue Wave' election sweep buoy Ukraine?

By Patricia Zengerle, Andrea Shalal and Daniel Flynn WASHINGTON/KYIV, Nov 6 (Reuters) - One potential beneficiary of the US Democratic Party's sweeping wins in congressional elections sits thousands of miles away: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, whose government has fought Russia's invasion

Russia Conducts Close-Target Reconnaissance on ICEYE Satellite to Develop Advanced Jammers

Russia Conducts Close-Target Reconnaissance on ICEYE Satellite to Develop Advanced Jammers

A Russian military satellite, Kosmos 2612, recently approached within a few hundred meters of ICEYE-X36, a radar satellite providing data to Ukraine. This close approach, lasting for the better part of a day, is described as a sophisticated characterization mission. The U.S. has deemed the operation consistent with an on-orbit weapons operation, citing its 'dangerously close' proximity. Analysts suggest Russia undertook this high-investment mission not merely as a capability demonstration, but to gather precise data on ICEYE's antenna. This data is crucial for developing advanced jammers or spoofers capable of degrading or falsifying the imagery collected by ICEYE satellites, which are vital for Ukraine's intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) infrastructure.

Europeans will join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French minister says

Europeans will join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French minister says

PARIS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Europeans will participate in talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi this week, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Sunday, as US President Donald Trump said he believed the war would end soon.

Morning Bid: Out of the blue

Morning Bid: Out of the blue

By Anna Szymanski Nov 6 (Reuters) - Markets had long been pricing in a "blue wave" in the United States midterm elections, but what they got was a deluge as Democrats regained control of the House and Senate in decisive fashion.

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt the Republicans a severe blow

What to know about upcoming peace talks involving Russian, Ukrainian and US officials

What to know about upcoming peace talks involving Russian, Ukrainian and US officials

For the first time since February, Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators are scheduled to hold talks on ending the full-scale war that is nearing the five-year mark