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European Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday called for the United States and European Union to create a "new founding pact" for their transatlantic relations. To do so, he invited Joe Biden - who is set to be sworn in as president of the US on Wednesday - to Brussels for a summit. "Today is an opportunity to rejuvenate our transatlantic relationship which has greatly suffered in the last 4 years," he said. "On the first day of his mandate, I address a solemn proposal to the new US president: Let's build a new founding pact for a stronger Europe, for a stronger America, and for a bet......

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny's detention upon arrival at a Moscow airport is "further evidence that Russian authorities are seeking to silence him," Amnesty International's Moscow office director said late Sunday. "His detention only highlights the need to investigate his allegations that he was poisoned by state agents acting on orders from the highest levels,” said Natalia Zviagina. The Kremlin critic was travelling home after spending five months in Germany, where he received emergency medical treatment following his poisoning with the nerve agent Novichok. The 44-year-old was detained ......

The team of US President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday called for the release of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny after he was detained upon arrival at a Moscow airport, as the Trump administration remained quiet on the subject. "Mr. Navalny should be immediately released, and the perpetrators of the outrageous attack on his life must be held accountable," said Jake Sullivan, who will serve as Biden's national security adviser if confirmed by the Senate. "The Kremlin's attacks on Mr. Navalny are not just a violation of human rights, but an affront to the Russian people who want their voices heard.......