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Russia and the US step back from the brink


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Budapest summit in the works following Trump-Putin call

James Davis writes that a surprise Trump-Putin phone call has set the stage for a sudden Budapest summit, catching Europe off guard and forcing Kyiv to recalibrate. After weeks of brinkmanship, both sides appear to have stepped back from the edge, though the battlefield and the politics remain volatile.

Germany’s draft plan exposes the hollow core of its political center

Diego Faßnacht notes that Berlin’s new “conditional conscription” plan reveals more about paralysis than preparedness. As Germany talks of remilitarization, its army, finances, and political center all look hollowed out, while the far right quietly redefines the country’s electoral map.

Japan’s LDP scrambles for majority as Komeito walks, Ishin talks

Scott Foster reports that Tokyo’s ruling party is suddenly short of friends. With Komeito gone and Ishin setting tough terms, Sanae Takaichi must strike a deal or risk losing control of the Diet. The outcome could decide Japan’s next prime minister and the direction of its politics.

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