JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he had made clear to U.S. President Donald Trump in a long phone call on Friday evening that Europe needs to be a part of any process to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine and Europe must be consulted on any efforts to end Russia's invasion of its neighbour, top European diplomats said Thursday, as reports circulated about a U.S.-Russian proposal to end the war at a time when corruption allegations have rattled Ukraine's government.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said the region’s constant prevarication over measures to boost its economy just can’t continue with yet more years of lost prosperity.

The seizure came just days after the navy announced it had confiscated more than seven tons of drugs from two speedboats and a "narco sub."​

Critics warned that proposed changes will weaken the GDPR in a way that amounts to an attack on digital rights.

European leaders rallied behind Ukraine Friday after a surprise U.S. peace plan left them on the sidelines. The 28-point proposal appears to align with several of Russia’s demands, including forcing Ukraine to give up territory and limit its military.

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As spring arrives and then gives way to summer, Budapest bursts into life. A city of blossoms and boulevards that invites travelers to see the Hungarian capital at its most vivid.

The U.S. military has been striking suspected drug boats in the Caribbean, but the cargo is likely cocaine headed to Europe, experts say.