2025-12-08
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Our Top Stories Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesperson,
said that America's new national security strategy was largely consistent with our vision.
He called it a positive step that the document did not mention Russia as a direct threat.
Earlier talks between American and Ukrainian officials ended with little progress.
Vladimir Zelensky, Ukraine's president,
will visit London on Monday to meet Western European leaders.
Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany's support for Israel during a visit to Jerusalem.
The German Chancellor also met Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister.
Earlier this year, Mr.
Merz criticized Israel's offensive in Gaza and stopped exports of some weapons,
breaking the Germany's post-war policy of support for the country.