Daybreak: Iran-U.S. talks, new UK PM meets Zelenskyy and Romania expels Russian diplomat

The 28 July edition of Daybreak features remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on talks between Iran and the U.S., analysis of new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Romania’s expulsion of a Russian diplomat following a drone incursion. 

Trump comments on ‘friendly’ talks with Iran 

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington was holding “very friendly” talks with Tehran and suggested a possible peace deal could be in reach. Trump credited the U.S. military campaign for bringing Iran back to the negotiating table, but Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said there were no direct negotiations with the United States.

UK PM Burnham hosts Zelenskyy 

In his first meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham pledged continued backing for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Zelenskyy is the first foreign leader Burnham has hosted on UK soil since becoming British Prime Minister. 

Romania expels Russian diplomat 

Romania has expelled a Russian diplomat over repeated drone incursions during attacks on neighbouring Ukraine. Moscow’s Ambassador to Romania was summoned and shown debris recovered on Romanian territory. Bucharest shot down three drones over the weekend. 

Other news and developments 

Firefighters in Spain and France continue to battle severe wildfires as both countries brace for another spell of extreme heat. Elsewhere, a tornado in the U.S. state of Wisconsin has caused widespread damage and left thousands of people without electricity.

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