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US’ Rubio, German chancellor discuss Ukraine, NATO, supply chains in Munich

US’ Rubio, German chancellor discuss Ukraine, NATO, supply chains in Munich

Meeting comes on sidelines of Munich Security Conference, where Rubio, Merz discussed 'pressing global challenges,' says State Department

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Czech president says Europe cannot yet replace US role in NATO defense
13.02.2026

Czech president says Europe cannot yet replace US role in NATO defense

Pavel calls for stronger European pillar with coordinated timelines to avoid security gaps if Washington reduces presence

EU foreign policy chief says UN Security Council 'not working the way it was meant to be'
13.02.2026

EU foreign policy chief says UN Security Council 'not working the way it was meant to be'

Kaja Kallas calls for reforms to multilateral system to better reflect today's geopolitical realities while upholding state equality

Louvre closes rooms after ‘major water leak,’ artworks reportedly damaged
13.02.2026

Louvre closes rooms after ‘major water leak,’ artworks reportedly damaged

Water believed to have come from floor above, possibly due to faulty pipe, local media report

1 dead, dozens injured as violent winds batter Spain, red alert issued in Valencia region
13.02.2026

1 dead, dozens injured as violent winds batter Spain, red alert issued in Valencia region

Spain, Portugal face fresh alerts as storms continue into weekend

Russia calls for reduction in Middle East tensions
13.02.2026

Russia calls for reduction in Middle East tensions

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov holds phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart Al Saud