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The European Union selected an Eastern European to one of its top posts for the time on Saturday as tensions increased with Russia over its incursions into Ukraine. European leaders named Donald Tusk of Poland to replace Herman Rompuy of Belgium as President of the European Council, the body that sets the agenda for summit meetings and helps represent the bloc at international meetings. The selection of Mr. Tusk is the latest sign that Poland is emerging as a larger player in European affairs, particularly issues involving the blocs eastern front. His government has been among the most vocal critics of Russias activities in Ukraine, even calling for a larger Western military presence in Poland and other former Eastern bloc states.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 01:37:24 +0000

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