In today’s episode, we cover the last few days of European diplomacy, the Kremlin’s response, Israel’s halting of aid into Gaza, and the Pope’s call for peace.

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Sources:

✍️ Starmer Hosts Summit of European Leaders

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9vygkzkkrvo
• https://www.ft.com/content/603ba62c-73b2-4e14-846d-e3825c79bf56 

✍️ Kremlin Responds to Western Disunity

• https://www.ft.com/content/8604ecd8-84ed-4469-b329-5707b0977a6c
• https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/kremlin-says-someone-needs-force-zelenskiy-make-peace-after-clash-with-trump-2025-03-03/ 

✍️ Israel Halts Gaza Aid

• https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/02/middleeast/israel-halts-gaza-humanitarian-aid-intl-hnk/index.html
• https://www.dw.com/en/arab-world-aid-groups-slam-israels-block-on-gaza-aid/a-71796213 
• https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-ceasefire-hostages-witkoff-plan-46a639d66772915ba1ed0b43cd2728d8 

✍️ Pope Francis Calls for World Peace

• https://www.dw.com/en/pope-francis-makes-call-for-world-peace-from-hospital-bed/a-71803374 

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