Zelenskyy: Russia’s defence of Iran highlights need for stronger sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has underscored the urgent need to ramp up international pressure on Russia following Moscow’s defence of the Iranian regime.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Saudi Arabia tomorrow for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, ahead of further talks with U.S. officials later in the week on peace efforts to end the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Saudi Arabia tomorrow for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The visit is set to take place ahead of planned discussions later in the week with U.S. officials.
Zelenskyy stated, “On Monday, my visit to Saudi Arabia is planned to meet the crown prince. After that, my team will remain in Saudi Arabia to work with our American partners. Ukraine is most interested in peace.”
This visit follows discussions led by U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who mentioned ongoing talks with Ukraine regarding a peace agreement framework aimed at ending the three-year conflict with Russia. Witkoff confirmed that a meeting with Ukrainian representatives is set for next week in Saudi Arabia.
The talks signal continued efforts by Ukraine and its allies to bring an end to the ongoing war, with diplomatic initiatives intensifying in the coming days.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
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Tajikistan and China have agreed to establish a Joint Working Group on Artificial Intelligence, following high-level talks between President Emomali Rahmon and President Xi Jinping in Astana earlier this week.
Tesla has secured a major agreement to build its first grid-scale battery storage station in China, local media outlet Yicai reported Friday.
A mine collapse in rebel-held eastern DR Congo has left at least 12 people dead, with others managing to escape. The cause of the disaster remains unknown.
Norway intends to increase its total spending on defence and broader security to 5% of its GDP, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere announced on Friday, aligning with a proposed NATO-wide target.
Spain has refused to endorse a proposed NATO target requiring member states to spend 5% of their GDP on defense, risking friction ahead of next week’s alliance summit in The Hague.
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