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Ukraine in talks to hold first meeting of coalition to counter ballistic missiles

Ukrainska Pravda

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July 7, 2026

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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.

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South China Morning Post

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· 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,”...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· 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 []

ArcaMax

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· 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 ...

The Tribune

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· Jun 21, 2026

Israel-Hezbollah conflict top priority for US, Iran in Switzerland talks amid opposing narratives on Strait of Hormuz

That issue will be the first session when the US and Iranian delegations begin their negotiations.

Korea Times News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Key points from first round of Iran-US talks

Key points from first round of Iran-US talks

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

US-Iran talks to kick off Sunday in Switzerland

BURGENSTOCK, June 21 (YPA) – Talks between the United States and Iran are set to begin on Sunday at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland under Pakistani sponsorship, as part of the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” which seeks to lay the groundwork for a broader settlement aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv amid []

BERNAMA

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· Jun 21, 2026

World : US-Pakistan Delegation Meeting Begins In Switzerland – White House

WASHINGTON, June 21 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- A meeting between the United States (US) and Pakistani delegations began in the Swiss resort of Burgenstock on the sidelines of US-Iran negotiations on Sunday, according to the White House press pool, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

Investing.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine, Iran ahead of NATO summit

Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine, Iran ahead of NATO summit

Latestly.com

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· 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.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Top US, German diplomats discuss Strait of Hormuz, NATO 'burden shifting'

Marco Rubio, Johann Wadephul discuss upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara, Ukraine, Iran, says US statement

The Eastern Herald

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· 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.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

Bilateral talks underway in Switzerland before formal talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iranian and American delegations have held bilateral meetings with Pakistani and Qatari mediators before the start of their talks in Switzerland on Sunday.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 21, 2026

[Video] 🇺🇸🇵🇰🇮🇷🇨🇭🇶🇦⚡️ — WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qa [...]

— WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qatari and Pakistani mediation.@IntelSlava

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 13, 2026

War diplomacy: the new shape of negotiations — next KI Insights monthly briefing

U.S.-mediated talks since last year have failed to deliver results. Both Russia and Ukraine have intensified their strike campaigns, notably against the capitals of both countries. However, this doesn't mark the end of diplomacy. Ukraine, in particular, is seeking to leverage its battlefield advantage into a

China Global Television Network

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· Jul 1, 2026

Chinese FM comments on US-Iran talks in meeting with Saudi counterpart

Chinese FM comments on US-Iran talks in meeting with Saudi counterpart

UrduPoint

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· Jun 22, 2026

Joint statement by Qatar, Pakistan on first high-level committee meeting with participation of US, Iran

Joint statement by Qatar, Pakistan on first high-level committee meeting with participation of US, Iran

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 21, 2026

Sources: Extraordinary meeting on Hezbollah planned for first day of US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Sources: Extraordinary meeting on Hezbollah planned for first day of US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Defence Blog

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· Jun 22, 2026

Russia says Ukraine used new AGM-188 missiles in Voronezh strike

A Russian military-affiliated Telegram channel claims Ukraine used U.S.-supplied AGM-188 Rusty Dagger cruise missiles to strike the Sborka semiconductor plant in Voronezh, a claim that, if confirmed, would represent the first documented combat use of a weapon system the United States designed from scratch specifically to give Ukraine a mass-producible long-range strike capability at a []

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Confrontational statements' on Russia: Kremlin slams Nato's Ankara summit

Russia continues working-level discussions with the United States regarding Ukraine peace efforts. Kremlin spokespersons expressed hope for successful US diplomatic initiatives to achieve peace. Moscow will closely observe the outcomes of the NATO summit in Ankara. Russia noted confrontational statements made by NATO members before the meeting. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine sees fighting along multiple fronts.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Putin and Trump hold phone call Kremlin

The US and Russian leaders spoke for nearly 1.5 hours on the 250th anniversary of American independence, according to Kremlin aide Yury UshakovRussian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held a phone call, during which they discussed the Ukraine conflict, the situation around Iran, and the prospects for restoring bilateral ties, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said.T

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Middle East to remain in crisis as Iran holds Hormuz hostage: HT decodes

The starting point of the discussion is the first round of US-Tehran talks in Switzerland, held under the shadow of a new MoU and a closed Strait of Hormuz.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

US-Iran talks 'going well' Vance claims, Iran's deputy FM says monitoring of MoU discussed - report

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, told Iranian state media that talks included an initial meeting of a monitoring group to ensure implementation of the recently signed US-Iran MoU.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 2, 2026

US, Iran agree to continue discussions

US and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with “positive progress made,” and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said. The next meeting will be scheduled “at the earliest possible time” after the funeral of Iran’s previous supreme leader, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Majed al-Ansari, a spokesman for [] The post US, Iran agree to continue discussions appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

TASS

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· Jun 26, 2026

Rubio’s 'disingenuous' statements, seeking clarity from US: Lavrov’s statements

According to the Russian top diplomat, it is necessary to clarify the situation regarding the US role in settling the Ukraine conflict

Off The Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Another round of US-Iran negotiations wrapped up with major issues still unresolved

The U.S. and Iran on Wednesday wrapped up the latest round of talks after two days of indirect negotiations in Doha, Qatar. The U.S. was represented by President Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who met with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, according to The Washington Times. They also met with Qatar’s emir, []...Click to read more

Ya Libnan

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· 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 []

DawnNews English

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· Jun 21, 2026

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Hopes For Global Peace As US-Iran Talks Begin | Dawn News English

High-level talks between the United States and Iran have begun in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatar and Pakistan playing mediating roles in the process. #usiran #pakistan #iran #switzerland #diplomacy #breakingnews #worldnews #peacetalks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran nafi runding dengan Amerika Syarikat selepas berbalas serangan

WASHINGTON: Kementerian Luar Iran pada Isnin menafikan laporan bahawa pasukan teknikal Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) akan mengadakan pertemuan dalam beberapa hari akan datang bagi membincangkan pelaksanaan perjanjian untuk menamatkan perang di Asia Barat. Kedua-dua pihak telah saling berbalas serangan di rantau Teluk sejak beberapa hari ke­belakangan ini, sekali gus me­nguji ketahanan gencatan senjata yang ... Read more The post Iran nafi runding dengan Amerika Syarikat selepas berbalas serangan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran, Qatar Discuss Hormuz Crisis as Pakistan and UK Urge De-Escalation

DOHA/ISLAMABAD/ANKARA, July 8: Iran and Qatar held high-level talks on Wednesday to address the escalating security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Pakistan and the United...

The Epoch Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump Says US–Iran Meeting Set for Doha After Strait of Hormuz Clashes

The United States and Iran are set to meet after both sides paused military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said.

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran state media says nuclear programme not discussed in US talks

Iran state media says nuclear programme not discussed in US talks Iranian state television reported on Sunday a pause in the US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan and Qatar in Switzerland, and said that the Islamic republic's nuclear programme had not been discussed. No negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear programme took place during the 80-minute first round of talks, the state broadcaster said, adding that the focus had been on the implementation of the memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, and the situation in Lebanon.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 21, 2026

Qatar: Lucerne summit, 1st meeting of high-level committee begin with US, Iran, Pakistan participation

Qatar: Lucerne summit, 1st meeting of high-level committee begin with US, Iran, Pakistan participation

Sputnik

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· Jun 21, 2026

US-Iran Talks Set to Begin on Sunday Morning - Swiss Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Talks between US and Iranian delegations on the implementation of the memorandum of understanding are due to begin on Sunday morning, the Swiss foreign ministry said.

India TV News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Nuclear deal, frozen funds, regional peace: What to expect from US-Iran talks in Switzerland?

With a 60-day negotiation window now in place, Washington and Tehran are set to begin crucial talks that could shape the future of Iran's nuclear programme, regional stability and US-Iran relations. The first round of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran is set to begin in Switzerland. The talks come days after US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian agreed to an interim peace framework that provides a 60-day window for diplomatic negotiations.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump says Iran has requested a meeting, but Iranian officials say nothing has been scheduled

President Donald Trump says on social media that Iran had requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though Iranian officials said no such meeting was scheduled.

RTÉ News

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· 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.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 25, 2026

Russia Says US Cannot Mediate Ukraine War While Backing Kyiv

Russia said the United States understands it cannot effectively mediate the Ukraine war while simultaneously supporting one side of the conflict, after reports suggested Kyiv believes it has gained stronger backing from U.S. President Donald Trump. The comments come as Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and seeks to increase pressure on Moscow [] The post Russia Says US Cannot Mediate Ukraine War While Backing Kyiv appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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