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Ukraine war: Russia attacks Ukraine again after ceasefire ends: The three-day Russian ceasefire in the Ukraine war has expired. Kiev and other regions are now ...
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End of the Ukraine war: Merz gives Putin a tough ceasefire ultimatum - | now the Kremlin reacts
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Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and says he’ll be ‘waiting for Putin’ in Turkiye personally
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End of the Ukraine war: Turmoil over Putin's plans - | now Merz follows up with a message to the Kremlin
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Zelenskyi signals hope as Russia weighs ceasefire deal: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi says Russia is considering a ceasefire, with 12 May seen as a ...
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Longer ceasefire? Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine: MOSCOW. Following the ultimatum from Kyiv for a longer ceasefire starting Monday ...
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Zelensky calls for ceasefire, says Russia might be open to ending war: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he believed that Moscow had ...
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Israel yet to confirm end to Iran war, Netanyahu spoke to Trump | The Jerusalem Post
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Tensions Persist Despite Israel-Iran Ceasefire DealOn June 24, the US accused both Israel and Iran of ceasefire breaches, while military actions and diplomatic talks continued amid conflict.
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- President Trump condemned Israel for launching major strikes on Tehran immediately after agreeing to the ceasefire deal.
- Israel’s Defence Minister authorized ongoing high-intensity attacks targeting Iranian regime assets in response to alleged missile launches.
- Iran denied firing missiles and claimed Israeli assaults persisted beyond the ceasefire’s start time.
- The ceasefire announcement was largely welcomed globally as a potential turning point toward ending the prolonged conflict.
Israel, do not drop those bombs.— Donald Trump speaking to reporters before leaving for the NATO summit in The Hague.
Merz sees Germany "back on the international stage": According to Chancellor Merz, Germany's "new determination" is being registered in the world thanks to the ...
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Germany Boosts Global Role and Calls for Peace EffortsChancellor Merz highlights Germany’s renewed resolve and aims to settle the US trade dispute by early July.
- Germany has reemerged as an active player on the European and international stage shortly after the new government formed.
- Merz urges a ceasefire in Gaza to ensure humane treatment of vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the elderly.
- Recent Russian airstrikes on Ukraine demonstrate a lack of peace willingness, necessitating a firm response, according to Merz.
- The trade dispute with the US aims for resolution by early July, emphasizing that tariffs harm all parties involved.
A real, lasting peace requires a willingness to make peace from all sides.— Friedrich Merz in his government statement regarding the Ukraine conflict.
Nine people killed in Israeli strikes on Iran before ceasefire takes effect: Governor
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‘Disrespect to US’: Ukraine slams Russia’s ‘horrific’ bombardment of Kyiv: Ukraine calls for focus on attacks amid diplomatic effort to raise pressure on Moscow ...
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Devastating Attack Collapses Kyiv Apartment BuildingTwenty-eight people died during a Russian missile strike that leveled a nine-story building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district.
- A nine-story residential building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district was destroyed by a Russian missile, killing 23 residents inside.
- Emergency teams used cranes, excavators, and sniffer dogs to search for additional victims amid extensive surrounding damage.
- Russia launched a large-scale assault with over 440 drones and 32 missiles aiming to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses.
- Kyiv declared a day of mourning as psychologists provided support to survivors and families grieving the loss.
I was especially scared to sleep last night.— Valentin Hrynkov describes his fear during the attack.
Zelensky says Russia ‘not in the mood for a ceasefire’, warns ‘Ayatollah Putin’ of ending up in ‘decay’
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Trump heads to NATO summit as Iran overshadows agenda: The NATO summit follows a U.S. operation striking Iranian nuclear sites — and the announcement by ...
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Russia carries out 'massive' drone attacks on Kyiv, Odesa: Days after it launched its largest drone offensive since the start of its three year-long invasion of ...
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Intense Russian Drone and Missile Assault Hits UkraineOver 315 drones and multiple missiles struck two cities overnight, causing casualties and widespread fires in Ukraine.
- Russia launched more than 315 Shahed drones and seven missiles targeting Kyiv and Odesa.
- A maternity hospital and residential buildings in Odesa were hit, resulting in two deaths and nine injuries.
- Ukrainian air defenses responded while civilians sought refuge in metro stations during the prolonged strikes.
- The attacks ignited 19 fires and prompted temporary flight restrictions at several Russian airports.
Russia must answer for every crime it commits. Until there is justice, there will be no security. For Ukraine. And for the world.— Ihor Klymenko, Interior Minister of Ukraine, wrote on Telegram.
‘Russian Economy Crumbling, We Will Support This Even More’ – Zelinsky Says: Key Russian economists warn Putin his war in Ukraine will lead to a major recession ...
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Russia and Ukraine swap drone attacks as ceasefire efforts remain stalled: Russian appears to have raised the scale of hostilities as the US has become ...
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'100 days of Russian manipulations' — Ukraine blasts Moscow over disregarding US ceasefire effort
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Zelenskyy Calls For More Pressure On Russia After Deadly Missile Strike In Kyiv: “This attack is a reminder to the world that Russia rejects a ceasefire and ...
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Live updates: Trump leaves G7 summit early to focus on Iran; Virginia holds primaries
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UN Security Council meets on Iran as Russia, China push for a ceasefire: The U.N. Security Council met on Sunday to discuss U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites ...
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Kremlin Says It Would Welcome Iran-Israel Truce as Trump’s Ceasefire Plan Fails: The Kremlin said Tuesday that it would welcome a ceasefire between Iran and ...
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Missile Strike and Proposed Ceasefire in Middle EastFollowing Iran’s missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar, Trump announced a 12-hour ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel.
- Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar without causing reported American casualties.
- President Trump announced a phased ceasefire between Israel and Iran to start within six hours and last for twelve hours.
- Iran’s Foreign Minister denied any formal ceasefire deal but indicated a possible halt to hostilities if Israel stops attacks.
- The UN and Qatar condemned the missile attack as a breach of sovereignty and called for immediate conflict de-escalation.
The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.— Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, regarding the escalation of the conflict and Iran's attack on Qatar.
EU leaders call for tougher sanctions on Russia at G7 summit: "To achieve peaceful strength we must put more pressure on Russia to secure a real ceasefire ...
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G7 Summit Faces Deep Divisions and Declining InfluenceThe latest summit ended without consensus as Trump’s erratic stance deepens rifts, leaving major global conflicts unresolved in 2025.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: channelnewsasia.com
- The G7 originated 50 years ago as a coalition of leading industrial democracies to address economic crises like oil shocks and stagflation.
- The recent meeting in Canada revealed stark disagreements, especially between the US under Trump and other members regarding Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.
- Trump distanced himself from traditional G7 policies, rejecting the two-state solution and adopting unconventional approaches toward Russia and China.
- The shared Western values that once united the G7 have eroded, casting doubt on the group’s future relevance and effectiveness.
Running a summit in these circumstances is 'like preparing the red carpet for Godzilla,' one Canadian official told the Financial Times.— A Canadian official made this remark to the Financial Times.
‘We’re Not Going to Lose’: Kremlin Says No Truce as Russia Pushes Forward: The comments made by Dmitry Peskov come the day after the 100-day mark since Ukraine’s ...
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Trump's Ukraine Deadline For Putin Passes. What Next?: The Republican President last week described Russia and Ukraine as "two young children fighting like ...
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Ukraine urges ‘action’ from allies as Russian attacks mount: President Zelenskyy tries to impress upon US President Donald Trump that Moscow is not interested in ...
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Russia admitted its 'peace memorandum' is an ultimatum Kyiv won't accept, Zelensky says
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Kyiv Says Russia Has Been Rejecting Ceasefire Calls for 100 Days: Ukraine said Russia has refused a US-backed ceasefire proposal for over 100 days ...
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Ukraine says Russia ignoring ceasefire proposal, giving only ultimatums and escalating attacks - Euromaidan Press
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