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US President Donald Trump said that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin following a meeting with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Monday phoned Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a meeting with European leaders at the White House. Trump confirmed that he has begun planning a face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy, aimed at ending the nearly four-year-long conflict in Ukraine. “At the conclusion of the meetings, I called President Putin, and began the arrangements for a…

During Zelensky’s last White House visit, it was reportedly Vice President JD Vance who was more annoyed than Trump by the Ukrainian leader’s understated fashion choices, particularly that he was without a tie, according to the report. New Delhi: Ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Monday, White House officials reached out to Ukrainian counterparts to inquire whether Zelenskyy would wear a suit, Axios has learned from two sources with direct knowledge of the situation. The inquiry is notable given the diplomatic fallout from Zelensky’s last Oval Office appearance in March.…

The Egyptian Foreign Minister said mediators are making vigorous efforts to revive a US-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, under which some hostages would be freed initially while both sides negotiate a permanent truce and the release of the remaining captives. Gaza City: In a potential breakthrough in the Gaza conflict, Hamas has agreed to a proposal put forward by Arab mediators for a 60-day ceasefire and a hostage-release deal with Israel. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said mediators are "exerting extensive efforts" to revive a US proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, during which some hostages would be released and the…

The latest meeting between the two leaders follows Trump's Friday talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which he stated that it is now up to Zelenskyy to agree to concessions that he believes could bring the war to an end. Washington: US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced optimism on Monday that high-level discussions held at the White House with Ukrainian and European leaders may pave the way for trilateral negotiations involving Russian President Vladimir Putin. The latest meeting between the two leaders follows Trump's Friday talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which he…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to hold national elections, but only after a peace deal and full security are ensured. During his meeting with US President Donald Trump, he emphasised the need for a nationwide truce to enable safe and democratic voting. New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is open to holding national elections in Ukraine, but only once a peace agreement is in place and the necessary security conditions are met. Emphasising the importance of safety for democratic processes, Zelenskyy said elections must be conducted under stable circumstances, free from the threat of…