_WHAT’S HAPPENING_

Despite President Donald Trump’s peace efforts, the Russo-Ukrainian War is not showing any sign of stopping. In fact, the opposite seems to be the case: throughout Europe, things are starting to heat up.

While Russia and its allies held military exercises, Western-allied countries are strengthening their arms and preparing for conflict as Russia threatens war.

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