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Polish soldiers and a local dog walk along the border fence on the Polish-Belarusian border in Usnarz Gorny, Poland.
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Poland boosts defenses, Lithuania secures leadership win

Faced with cyberattacks, arson attempts, and a migrant crisis manufactured by Minsk, Poland said Monday that it will spend US$2.5 billion on the Shield-East system to beef up its 700-kilometer eastern border with Russia and Belarus.

A man casts his vote during a presidential election in Vilnius, Lithuania May 12, 2024.
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Lithuanians decide on dual citizenship

On Sunday, Lithuania held both a presidential election and a referendum on dual citizenship, an issue that has divided the Baltic nation of 2.2 million people since its independence from the Soviet Union 34 years ago.

"Peace" under authoritarian occupation isn't peaceful: Estonia's Kaja Kallas
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"Peace" under authoritarian occupation isn't peaceful: Estonia's Kaja Kallas

"Peace" hasn't been consistently experienced in post-War Europe, as Kaja Kallas explains.

U.S. President Joe Biden walks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during an unannounced visit, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Can the US keep Europe together?

Over the past year, there’s been much attention on how a united Europe has served as a crucial punitive force against Russia. But as the war lingers, anxiety is growing about whether deviating interests within Europe could, over time, splinter its war response.

Mikhail Gorbachev outlived his legacy
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Mikhail Gorbachev outlived his legacy

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Following Mikhail Gorbachev's death today at 91, a look at the former Soviet leader’s vision for his nation and how Vladimir Putin has spent decades in power dismantling it.

The battle over borscht
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The battle over borscht

A lot of ink has been spilled trying to understand why Russia invaded Ukraine, but who’d have thought that soup had anything to do with it? What’s the back story, and why is the soup such an important part of Ukraine’s national identity? We spoke with a chef, a historian, and a Ukrainian emigré couple to learn more.

Eastern European leaders visit Kyiv in unprecedented show of support
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Eastern European leaders visit Kyiv in unprecedented show of support

With three European leaders visiting Kyiv on Tuesday, does this signify a stronger EU-Ukrainian alliance? Are Western sanctions against Russia working? With cases surging, got to talk about COVID, is China's zero-COVID policy a complete failure? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Biden deploys US troops to Eastern Europe as a deterrent
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Biden deploys US troops to Eastern Europe as a deterrent

Does Biden's decision to send troops to Eastern Europe signal that he expects a military conflict in Ukraine? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, shares his perspective.

Europe can show solidarity with Ukraine despite depending on Russian gas
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Europe can show solidarity with Ukraine despite depending on Russian gas

Can Europe have solidarity with Ukraine while also being dependent on Russian gas? How is Europe managing the new COVID wave? Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, shares his perspective from Europe.

Record US inflation levels worsen Americans' view of the economy
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Record US inflation levels worsen Americans' view of the economy

US inflation hits its highest level in three decades. How will the Biden administration be impacted? What's happening on the Poland-Belarus border? What's the draft deal of the COP26 climate agreement? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week.