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Can Europe save frozen Russian assets from Donald Trump? After Trump's Ukraine peace proposal called for using frozen Russian assets to benefit the US, Europeans say only they can decide what to do with assets located in Europe. Experts say to move fast on a loan to Ukraine. How the European Union looks to counter China in Africa European and African leaders held talks in Angola on raw materials, security and the Global Gateway initiative. How can the EU compete with China on the continent? Louvre heist: Police arrest four more suspects Another four people — two men and two women — have been arrested after last month's brazen jewel heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. There is still no sign of the stolen treasures. Can Visegrad be revived despite differences on Ukraine? Polish President Karol Nawrocki wants to "restore the strength" of the Visegrad Group. But with members Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia so divided on the issue of Ukraine, how likely is such a revival? Republika Srpska: Karan's victory cements Dodik's power Sinisa Karan, who was backed by ousted President Milorad Dodik, has won the presidential election in Republika Srpska — effectively extending Dodik's rule. What does this mean for Republika Srpska and Bosnia as a whole? Ukraine updates: US-Russia talks reported in Abu Dhabi US and Russian officials are holding unannounced talks in Abu Dhabi, multiple media outlets have reported. Meanwhile, Russian and Ukrainian officials reported massive drone strikes. Follow DW for more. Germany news: Study shows welfare spending tops neighbors A new study says Germany now spends more on social security than its nearby European peers. Meanwhile, a survey shows most Berliners are unenthusiastic about the prospect of hosting an Olympic Games. Ukraine talks loom large over EU business summit with Africa EU and African Union leaders were meeting in Angola for a two-day summit to strengthen ties. But a meeting of EU leaders on the sidelines of the summit amid ongoing revisions to a Ukraine peace plan captured attention. Ukraine: Wadephul hails Geneva talks as European success Germany's top diplomat says talks in Geneva on a peace plan for Ukraine have put the EU's stance more in focus. Ukraine: Europeans push back on US plan during Geneva talks Kyiv's allies are working on revisions to Washington's peace plan as US and European officials meet in Geneva. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has hailed the talks as "the best so far."