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Ceasefire

An agreement between warring sides to stop fighting, temporarily or as a step toward a lasting peace deal.

Also called ceasefirescease-firetruce

Why it matters

Ceasefires save lives and open space for aid and negotiations, but they often break down.

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Sanctions

Penalties such as trade bans, asset freezes or travel bans imposed by one or more countries on another country, group or person.

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Geopolitics

The way geography, resources and power shape relations and rivalries between countries.

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European Union

A political and economic union of European countries with a single market, shared laws in many areas and, for many members, the euro.

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Summit

A meeting of heads of state or government to discuss major issues and reach agreements.

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