EU foreign ministers debate Ukraine, Trump and security in Warsaw talks

18/11/2024 23:28 France 24

European foreign ministers from six major countries began talks in Warsaw on Tuesday to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine, European security and how Donald Trump's return to power threatens a drastic change in US policy. Germany, France, Italy, and Poland will join the meeting in person, with the UK and Spain attending remotely.

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