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Macron Calls Putin an ‘Ogre at Our Doorstep’ NYT &rt; World News The remarks were a considerable shift in sentiment between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, who called Moscow a potential threat for many European countries.

The Rainforests Being Cleared to Build Your R.V. NYT &rt; World News American demand for tropical wood that is used in motor homes, conservationists say, is accelerating the disappearance of some of the world’s largest forests.

What to Know About Deforested Wood and the R.V. Industry NYT &rt; World News There is no viable alternative to a tropical hardwood that grows in Southeast Asia, according to the American R.V. industry.

Sabotage Shows How Russia’s Hostility Toward Europe Goes Beyond Ukraine NYT &rt; World News The Kremlin’s goal is to destabilize Europe, and attacks on infrastructure are a preferred weapon, a new report said.

Relief in Ukraine as Zelensky Avoids Disaster in Washington NYT &rt; World News Ukrainian analysts watching their president’s return to the White House were braced for a “nightmare.” They took cautious encouragement from what they saw instead.

Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Won’t Send Peacekeeping Troops to Ukraine NYT &rt; World News President Trump has promised security guarantees for Ukraine as part of an eventual peace agreement with Russia. But he gave an “assurance” that American troops would not be deployed.

Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over New Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Proposal NYT &rt; World News Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.

5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky and European Leaders NYT &rt; World News The leaders presented a relatively united front and appeared to agree on the next steps in the effort to halt the fighting between Ukraine and Russia. But much remained unresolved.

Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over Cease-Fire Proposal NYT &rt; World News Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.

Europe’s Leaders Showed Support for Ukraine, But Will It Help End the War? NYT &rt; World News The leaders dropped everything to travel to Washington to ensure President Trump didn’t force a bad deal on Ukraine. (He didn’t.) But there is still no road map for peace.

Securing Postwar Ukraine, Even With Trump’s Pledge to Help, Is Complex NYT &rt; World News Russia seems unlikely to agree to Western troops in Ukraine as part of any deal to end the war.

Air Canada and Striking Flight Attendants’ Union Reach Tentative Deal NYT &rt; World News Thousands of flight attendants must still approve the agreement. The walkout, which began Saturday, has disrupted half a million travelers’ plans, the airline said.

What to Know About the Protests Outside U.K. Hotels Housing Asylum Seekers NYT &rt; World News A judge is set to decide if a hotel in Epping, England, can be barred from being used to accommodate asylum seekers, highlighting what has become a contentious issue in Britain.

Young People of Color Flocked to This Show. It Made Them Feel Seen. NYT &rt; World News The exhibition “Beloved Suburbs” drew more than 150,000 visitors to France’s Museum of the History of Immigration. “We really recognize ourselves in the exhibition,” one said.

Vietnamese Are Helping Cuba With 38-Cent Donations. A Lot of Them. NYT &rt; World News Cuba sent doctors and food to Vietnam during the war. Now ordinary Vietnamese are sending cash to struggling Cubans.

At White House Summit, a Master Class of Diplomacy. In Courting Trump. NYT &rt; World News President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and other European leaders have learned a thing or two about negotiating, Trump-style. So has Vladimir Putin.

Zelensky Says He’s Ready to Meet Putin After Trump Talks NYT &rt; World News President Volodymyr Zelensky emerged upbeat, but repeated that Ukraine will not cede land to Russia. There were few tangible signs of progress toward a peace deal.

Cases of Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Are Surging Globally: What to Know NYT &rt; World News Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China and other places that have not seen it before.

Tuesday Briefing: Crucial Talks on Ukraine NYT &rt; World News Also, China’s robot games.

European Leaders’ Rush to Trump-Zelensky Meeting Appears to Have Paid Off NYT &rt; World News Jolted by President Trump’s support for possible land swaps in Ukraine, they went to back President Volodymyr Zelensky, a move that appeared to have accomplished its goal.