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Ukrainian and U.S. officials met in Jeddah to discuss a peace roadmap after Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow. Zelenskyy seeks to mend ties with the U.S., while Washington weighs Kyiv’s willingness to compromise. European allies urge caution in negotiations.
Ukrainian and U.S. officials convened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday to explore a potential roadmap towards ending the war with Russia. The discussions come just hours after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow to date, signaling its continued military resilience.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes the talks will repair strained relations with the U.S. after a contentious meeting with President Donald Trump last month. In a bid to align with Trump’s vision for a swift resolution, Zelenskyy has proposed an initial truce in the air and at sea.
The U.S., Ukraine’s primary ally since Russia’s 2022 invasion, has recently shifted its stance, halting military aid and pausing intelligence sharing. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the importance of understanding Kyiv’s willingness to make concessions.
Meanwhile, European allies remain cautious, insisting negotiations should only occur from a position of strength. Zelenskyy warns that Russian President Vladimir Putin remains uninterested in genuine peace and could threaten other European nations if Ukraine’s resistance falters.
The talks in Jeddah mark a pivotal moment in determining Ukraine’s future and the broader geopolitical landscape.
Counting is underway in Armenia's elections. The results of the vote are set to determine the political direction of the country of three million people for the next few years. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is hoping to fend off challenges from several pro-Russia candidates to secure a third term.
Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, one day before voters were due to take part in parliamentary elections.
More than 6,000 people gathered outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul on Friday night, demanding this week’s local elections be repeated after ballot shortages left some voters unable to cast their ballots.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.
The U.S. said it struck Iranian radar sites on Qeshm Island and in Goruk after intercepting four drones, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they launches retaliatory strikes on four tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted U.S. bases in the Gulf.
The Iranian national football team is set to arrive in North America for the World Cup after finally securing travel documents, but a dispute over U.S. visa approvals continues to cast a shadow over the country's tournament preparations.
At least a dozen people were wounded, two critically, on Saturday (6 June) in Toledo, Ohio, as two shooters traded gunfire, police said.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al‑Zaidi will pay an official visit to the United States, bringing with him a delegation of business leaders, private‑sector representatives and banking officials, in an effort to boost investment and deepen economic ties with Washington.
People across Gaza are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with millions struggling to access food, clean water, shelter and medical care as the conflict continues.
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