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The people of 26 May
3 people in 3 stories, 30 deaths recorded, 2025
Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany since 2025
German chancellor Friedrich Merz announces that Germany and several other NATO allies have lifted all restrictions on Ukraine using long-range weaponry inside Russia. Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov says that the decision is contrary to efforts to reach a political settlement to end the war.
Conflict · 26 May · with Dmitry Peskov
Nicușor Dan
President of Romania since 2025
Nicușor Dan is sworn in as the new president of Romania.
Politics · 26 May
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
U.S. president Donald Trump says the implementation of 50% tariffs on all goods imported from European Union countries will be postponed until July 9.
Business · 26 May
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