Europe 0Massive Security Buildup at Vladimir Putin's Valdai Palace Sparks Direct Target FearsAs the Russia-Ukraine war stretches past 1700 days, fortifications around Russian President Vladimir Putin's Valdai Palace have been drastically ramped up with the addition of 15 new air defense towers.2 hours ago 1Norway and Finland Leaders Hold Rare Direct Call with Vladimir Putin to Discuss Ukraine WarFinnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a joint call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss future negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while emphasizing they were not acting on behalf of the broader European Union.10 hours ago 3Record Turnout Reported in Serbia Election as Students Challenge Populist LeaderVoters have turned out in massive numbers for Serbia's parliamentary election, as a student-led movement seeks to unseat long-ruling right-wing leader Aleksandar Vučić.1 day ago
