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Trump Is Pushing Allies Away and Closer to Each Other

Important U.S. allies are trying to bolster their ties as the Trump administration shifts priorities and reshapes the world order.

© Pool photo by Leon Neal

President Emmanuel Macron of France, left, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain during a meeting last month in Tirana, Albania.

European Union Unveils Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Including a Nord Stream Ban

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, announced a proposal meant to ramp up pressure on Moscow.

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The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in Lubmin, Germany, in 2022.

Europe Wants to Banish Russian Gas. The U.S. May Have Other Plans.

A large Republican donor wants to buy a Russian pipeline to Germany. The White House has entertained the idea of working with the Kremlin to supply Russian gas to Europe.

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The Bovanenkovo gas field on the Yamal peninsula of Russia, operated by Gazprom, is a main source of gas for exports to Europe.
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