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Munich Security Conference lifts ‘ban’ on right-wing party
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Russian ambassador sends New Year’s message to ‘friendly’ Americans
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Putin and Xi exchange New Year’s greetings
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Zelensky claims to be discussing US deployment to Ukraine with Trump
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