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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1260, The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1551, John Wallop, English soldier and diplomat (born 1490) passed away. In 1878, Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. In 1927, Simone Veil, French lawyer and politician, President of the European Parliament (died 2017) was born. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1999, Konstantinos Kollias, Greek general and politician, 168th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1901) passed away. In 2008, Bronisław Geremek, Polish historian and politician, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1932) passed away. In 2012, Jerzy Kulej, Polish boxer and politician (born 1940) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
LIVE: EU ministers meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine war
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Voice of America
· Mar 15, 2025
Starmer: ‘Sooner or later’ Russia must yield to peace
Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Kyiv Post
· Jun 22, 2026
Leaders of European Powers to Meet for Ukraine Talks
European leaders from the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Poland are set to meet in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss boosting support for Ukraine and Europe’s security role in the war, Italy said. The talks come as allies consider new air defence aid for Kyiv, while divisions remain over possible contacts with Moscow and pressure grows for stronger European action.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 4, 2026
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine, Iran in US Independence Day call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine and the coming Nato summit in Turkey in a phone call Saturday. Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence in the call that lasted 85 minutes, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said in an audio message to reporters. “The presidents naturally touched on the topic of a Ukrainian settlement, including in light of Trump’s upcoming participation in the Nato summit in Turkey on July 7-8,”...
Investing.com
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine, Iran ahead of NATO summit
Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine, Iran ahead of NATO summit
The Local Germany
· Jun 22, 2026
European leaders to meet in Berlin for Ukraine talks on Wednesday
The leaders of Europe's top military powers will meet this week in Berlin to discuss the Ukraine conflict and an upcoming NATO summit, the German government said.
ArcaMax
· Jul 5, 2026
Putin, Trump discuss Ukraine in call ahead of NATO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey in a phone call Saturday, while Trump also spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart. Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th ...
Daily Sabah
· Jun 22, 2026
European leaders to converge in Berlin over Ukraine, NATO summit
Leaders of Europe's top military powers will meet in Berlin Wednesday to discuss the Ukraine conflict and preparations for the upcoming NATO summit, the German government said...
RTÉ News
· Jul 4, 2026
Trump speaks to Putin, Zelensky ahead of NATO summit
US President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts to discuss the conflict in Ukraine ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, the Kremlin and the Ukrainian president have said.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump says he thinks war in Ukraine will be settled, 'hopefully soon'
ANKARA, Turkey, July 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and he hoped the war in Ukraine would soon be settled. I had a very good talk with President Putin, Trump said during a meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit in Turkey.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 4, 2026
Kremlin says Putin and Trump discussed Ukraine in phone call
Kremlin says Putin and Trump discussed Ukraine in phone call
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 7, 2026
Ukraine in talks to hold first meeting of coalition to counter ballistic missiles
Ukraine is in talks to hold a meeting of a European coalition to develop capabilities to counter ballistic missiles, whose establishment was announced earlier.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump says he thinks war in Ukraine will be settled, ‘hopefully soon’
ANKARA, Turkey (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and he hoped the war in Ukraine would soon be settled. “I had a very good talk with President Putin,” Trump said during a meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan [] The post Trump says he thinks war in Ukraine will be settled, ‘hopefully soon’ appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Ya Libnan
· Jul 5, 2026
Putin and Zelensky speak to Trump ahead of NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey
US President Donald Trump spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky late Saturday to discuss the conflict in Ukraine ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara on July 7 and 8. Negotiations remain at an impasse, with Moscow demanding the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Ukraine’s Donetsk region – a demand Kyiv completely []
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
Putin and Trump Discuss Ukraine Ahead of NATO Summit in Turkey, Kremlin Says
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed a Ukrainian settlement on Saturday, the Kremlin said, in a phone call framed specifically around Trump's upcoming attendance at the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8. Neither side disclosed what was agreed, and Ukraine was not party to the conversation.
Reuters
· Jul 13, 2026
LIVE: EU foreign policy chief Kallas briefing on Russia's war against Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas gives a briefing after European Union foreign ministers meet in Brussels for informal talks on Russia's war against Ukraine. #eu #kajakallas #ukraine #russia #brussels Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
Latestly.com
· Jul 5, 2026
Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump Hold Phone Call on Ukraine, Bilateral Ties on US Independence Day 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on the occasion of the United States' Independence Day, discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, bilateral relations, and prospects for continued diplomatic engagement.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 5, 2026
Kremlin: Putin, Trump discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine and Iran in phone call
Moscow, July 5 (SANA) Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed bilateral relations, the conflict in Ukraine, and regional and international issues during a telephone call on Saturday evening, the Kremlin said in a statement. The conversation, which lasted more than an hour and was initiated by the U.S. side, focused on []
Associated Press
· Jul 7, 2026
LIVE: NATO chief Rutte meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy on summit sidelines
Watch live as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a defense industry forum on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey. #nato #live #ukraine
DawnNews English
· Jul 8, 2026
WATCH: US President Trump Meets Ukrainian President Zelenskiy on Sidelines of NATO Summit | Dawn
US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit, as leaders gathered to discuss European security, defense cooperation, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meeting comes at a critical time for transatlantic relations and continued international support for Kyiv. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #trump #zelenskyy #nato #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #europe #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Sarajevo Times
· Jul 6, 2026
BiH FM to meet with the UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories
On July 7, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konaković will meet with the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development (FCDO) of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Stephen Doughty. Minister Doughty and the [] The post BiH FM to meet with the UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories appeared first on Sarajevo Times.
Ecostylia
· Jul 7, 2026
At Ankara’s NATO summit, Trump, Ukraine aid and Turkey’s democratic tensions test alliance unity again
Donald Trump talks with Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the leaders’ lounge at the G20 summit in Osaka on June 28, 2019. An archive image that puts the personal relationship between Washington and Ankara at the heart of the NATO summit. Credits: Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead. The 2026 NATO Summit opens on July [] L’article At Ankara’s NATO summit, Trump, Ukraine aid and Turkey’s democratic tensions test alliance unity again est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.
Iran Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump Holds Calls With Zelenskyy, Putin Amid Ukraine Deadlock
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Kremlin said President Donald Trump spoke separately with the Ukrainian and Russian leaders as efforts to end the war remained stalled, with Kyiv and Moscow deadlocked over key issues.The calls came on July 4, as the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence.While there was no immediate comment from the White House on either of the calls
CNN
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump says Ukraine’s escalation inside Russia could help end war
President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit in Turkey. Ahead of the summit, Zelensky used recent Russian attacks on Kyiv to renew his plea for allies to supply Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems. 0:00 President Trump opens bilateral meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 2:37 Zelensky comments on US support for the war effort in Ukraine 12:56 Trump speaks about training Ukraine to make Patriot missiles 19:18 Will Trump give Ukraine a security guarantee for a peace deal with Russia? 24:34 Zelensky makes joke when Trump asks if he’s willing to meet with Putin in Moscow 30:08 Will there be a drone deal between the US and Ukraine? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Zelensky #News
TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
Press review: US, Europe may clash over Ukraine as China missile alarms Pacific region
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The Moscow Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Lukashenko Heads to Russia for Putin Meeting Amid Rising Tensions With Ukraine
Lukashenko and Putin will discuss bilateral relations, as well as the “current regional and global situation,” according to the state-run news agency Belta.
PravdaReport
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal Closer Than It Appears After Calls With Putin and Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump said after separate telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he believes something has to happen in efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. He made the remarks during a joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Trump Expresses Optimism After Talks With Putin and Zelensky Peace in Ukraine may appear unlikely, but it is often at moments like these that conflicts are resolved, Trump said during his meeting with Erdoğan. It doesn't seem likely now, but sometimes with war... when it's least likely that's when it happens. I had a very good talk with President Putin... I would say as a combination, a lot of times I'd do well with Putin, And Zelenskyy would be a problem or vice versa. ... They both want to get it settled now. That's all I do in my life is deals. I know deals, the U.S. president said.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 21, 2026
Egypt Hosts Regional Talks On Peace, Stability
Foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia met in Cairo on Sunday to discuss regional developments and issues relating to peace, security, and stability. The meeting comes amid ongoing regional efforts to support the implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed earlier this week by the United States and Iran to end their [] The post Egypt Hosts Regional Talks On Peace, Stability appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
USA TODAY
· Jul 8, 2026
Full Donald Trump NATO press conference: President addresses Iran war, tariffs and AI
President Donald Trump spoke at the annual NATO Summit on July 8, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. Leaders from NATO's 32 countries, plus NATO allies like Ukraine, gathered in the Turkish capital to discuss a range of issues involving spending targets, defense industrial production, and support for Ukraine, among other topics.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Turkish, Finnish presidents meet on sidelines of NATO summit in Ankara
Finland became a full member of alliance in 2023
DW News
· Jul 7, 2026
Live: NATO allies meet in Ankara for crucial summit | DW News
European and North American NATO allies are meeting in Ankara, Turkey for a two day summit. The meeting comes in the shadow of increasing Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, Donald Trump's demands of the alliance and the need for European allies to take on more responsibility for European security. Will NATO deliver? Will Trump get what he wants? Join us as we explore these questions in our Livestream. #NATO #Trump #Ukraine For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Breitbart News
· Jun 24, 2026
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The Standard
· Jul 12, 2026
Keir Starmer enters final week as PM with diplomatic blitz in Paris
The Prime Minister will join allies of Ukraine for a meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’.
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