Britain, France, and Germany have informed the United Nations that they are prepared to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program if no diplomatic solution is reached by the end of August, according to a joint letter obtained by AFP.
Kim Extends Full Support to Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un extended North Korea’s full support for any decision to be taken by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders held a telephone conversation on Wednesday, KCNA reported.
Xi: China, Brazil Can Set Example of Unity
Xi said China is ready to work with Brazil to seize opportunities, strengthen coordination, and deliver more mutually beneficial cooperation outcomes, setting an example of uniting for strength among major Global South countries.
Ukraine Has the Right to ‘Choose Its Own Destiny’: EU
EU leaders stressed on Tuesday “the inherent right of Ukraine to choose its own destiny”, just three days before US President Donald Trump was due to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. “We, the Leaders of the European Union, welcome the efforts of President Trump towards ending Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and achieving a just and lasting peace and security for Ukraine,”
Macron Condemns Israel’s Gaza Plan as Path to ‘Permanent War’
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday condemned Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City as a "disaster" and a path to "permanent war." "This war must end now with a permanent ceasefire," Macron said in a statement.
Zelensky: Concessions Will Not Persuade Russia to Stop Fighting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that concessions will not persuade Russia to stop the killings. On his Twitter account, Zelensky said, "Russia is dragging out the war, and therefore it deserves stronger global pressure. Russia refuses to stop the killings, and therefore must not receive any rewards or benefits."
Iran Hints at Scaling Back Nuclear Program
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e Ravanchi hinted on Monday at the possibility of limiting nuclear activities in exchange for lifting US sanctions.
Russia’s Moves on INF Treaty Driven by Security Concerns
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday that Russia will take proactive measures regarding the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty to protect its national security. "Our actions in the INF Treaty sphere, as well as in the field of military development in general, are motivated by concern for the security of our country,” he said
US to Arrange Trump-Putin-Zelensky Meeting
The United States is working to set up a meeting between President Donald Trump and his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts, US Vice President JD Vance said. "One of the most important logjams is that Vladimir Putin said that he would never sit down with Volodymyr Zelensky, the head of Ukraine, and the president has now got that to change," Vance said.
European Leaders Call for ‘Pressure’ on Russia
European leaders said on Sunday that only "an approach that combines active diplomacy, support to Ukraine and pressure" on Russia can bring the war in Ukraine to an end.