President Trump had demanded that Ukraine give access to its rare earth minerals, in a turn to pay back money it received in aid
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‘All eyes on Arctic’: Canada boosts its northern force
Thawing ice caused by climate change is opening up the Arctic and creating access to oil and gas resources, in addition to minerals and fish
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U.S. sides with Russia, refusing to support Ukraine at UN
The U.S. sided with Russia at the UN, as they sought to avoid any condemnation of Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour three years ago
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Canadian troops stay sharp on Russian border as security landscape shifts
Canadian soldiers are leading multinational combat exercises in Latvia as NATO countries brace for a changed European security environment
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Zelensky offers to resign in exchange for Ukrainian NATO membership
Zelensky has been calling for Ukraine to join NATO as part of any deal to end the war, but the U.S.-led alliance has been reluctant to commit
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‘One of the hardest days’: Israelis gather for return of hostages’ bodies
This was the first handover of bodies by Hamas under a ceasefire that has seen hostages exchanged for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons
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Canadian Armed Forces revamps recruitment strategy in push for people
Canadian Armed Forces officials spoke about the major changes to the military’s recruitment strategy, including relaxed medical standards and a diversity push
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Trump brands Zelensky a ‘dictator’ in bitter clash
President Trump has torn into President Zelensky and repeated Kremlin narratives such as the claim that Ukraine started the war
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Canada insists Ukraine be part of U.S.-Russia talks
‘It’s a fundamental principle for Canada and for the vast majority of our allies … Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine,’ Trudeau said
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EU lawmakers warn Europe cannot ‘rely on’ U.S.
The EU fears that if Trump cuts a bad deal behind their backs with the Kremlin, the EU might face an emboldened and heavily armed Russia