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The Irish, Polish and U.S. activists’ lawyer said the charges were based on convictions not yet secured.

Le Pen, whose party is a front-runner in polls ahead of the 2027 vote, also faces a potential jail sentence, after being found guilty of embezzlement.

The Russian leader also said he supported Western cooperation as oil, gas, and metal deposits are being developed in the region.

France and the UK have spearheaded a plan for a European force in Ukraine, but divisions remain with threat of direct conflict with Moscow.

Poland said Russia and Belarus were orchestrating a crisis by enabling thousands of Middle Eastern and African migrants to cross its eastern border.

Ulf Kristersson said he was pushing for funds to be ‘high enough to significantly increase the European NATO countries’ ability to defend Europe.’

Tore O. Sandvik said that ‘Europe must take a bigger share of responsibility so that the U.S. lives up to its commitments.’

Kyiv says Washington’s proposal is a ‘full-scale agreement’ that could pave the way for a joint revenue-sharing agreement on rare earths.

The director of national intelligence discussed the threats at the annual Senate hearing on worldwide threats to U.S. Security.

Germany can now amend constitutionally enshrined fiscal rules, allowing a major boost in military spending and a $543 billion special fund for infrastructure.