Whatever happens in the runoff election on Sunday, France has changed, and the winner may face a turbulent season.
Tag: Politics and Government
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How the Ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder Became Putin’s Man in Germany
Gerhard Schröder, who is paid almost $1 million a year by Russian-controlled energy companies, has become a pariah. But he is also a symbol of Germany’s Russia policy.
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Rattled by Ukraine War, Moldova Strives to Dodge Russia’s Long Shadow
Moldova’s destiny has been intertwined uncomfortably with Russia’s for years, and the Ukraine invasion has accelerated its efforts to break free from Moscow.
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One Ukrainian War Casualty: The World’s Largest Airplane
Mriya, the world’s largest aircraft, was destroyed in a pivotal battle at the start of the war. It was a beloved symbol for all of Ukraine but perhaps no one misses it more than its first pilot.
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France’s Big Decision
This weekend, French voters will choose between two presidential candidates with profoundly different visions of the future.