Debate: Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi: Europe sidelined

Talks between Russian and Ukrainian representatives mediated by the US began in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. As a first step the two countries agreed on aew prisoner exchange. US President Trump had held out the prospect of a "very major" agreement that could affect "the whole of Europe". Although a European delegation is present, it isot sitting at the table – prompting a lively discussion among commentators.

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Torn between head and heart | Der Tagesspiegel - Germany

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Eating humble pie | Kurier - Austria

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Russia must suffer a defeat | Echo - Russia

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Acid test for Ukraine's sovereignty | Ukrajinska Prawda - Ukraine

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Moscow won't let up | Kauppalehti - Finland

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Progress despite hurdles | Le Temps - Switzerland

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Debate: Spain: general strike against housing crisis

Protests against the housing crisis are being staged in around 130 Spanish towns and cities today. The country's two largest trade unions have also organised a general strike. On Friday, the campaign for the snap general election on 29 November begins. The press looks at what role the protests will play in the run-up to the election.

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Government exploiting the situation | La Vanguardia - Spain

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Better to express anger at the ballot box | El Periódico de Catalunya - Spain

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Can the left benefit from the protests? | Le Monde - France

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Debate: Climate Conference: what can COP31 achieve?

The 31st UN Climate Change Conference began in Antalya, Turkey, on Monday. Over two weeks, delegates from around 200 countries will aim to reach an agreement on concrete climate protection measures to curb global warming as quickly as possible. Turkey is co-hosting COP31 with Australia. The press sees some signs that real progress can be made.

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Companies faster thanegotiations | Le Soir - Belgium

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Turkey must seize this historic opportunity | Yeni Akit - Turkey

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Ruthless interest-driven politics | LRT - Lithuania

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Debate: Fico accuses Merz of blackmail over Ukraine aid

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of "blackmail" regarding further financial support for Ukraine. Merz has demanded that all EU countries without exception make a contribution and proposed that funding from the EU budget be linked to their backing for Ukraine. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has also rejected Merz's proposal.

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PM grossly overestimating his power | Sme - Slovakia

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Slovakia must make a clear commitment | Aktuality.sk - Slovakia

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