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Talks between Russia and the United States, described as intense yet productive, are set to continue with the involvement of the United Nations and other countries, according to Grigory Karasin, a member of the Russian delegation.
Karasin, a Russian senator and former diplomat, emphasized that while the discussions were challenging, they were also valuable for both sides. "Everything was discussed—there was an intense, challenging dialogue, but it was very useful for us and for the Americans," he told the TASS news agency. He added that a broad range of issues had been addressed during the talks.
Looking ahead, Karasin indicated that the dialogue would extend beyond the U.S. and Russia, with international cooperation being key. "We will continue to do this, involving the international community, first of all, the United Nations and individual countries," he said, suggesting that other nations would play a role in future negotiations.
The Russian negotiator also shared a positive assessment of the discussions, noting, "In general, the impression was of a constructive dialogue, which is needed and necessary. The Americans are also interested in this."
A draft joint statement between the U.S. and Russia has been sent for approval, with both sides expected to release it on Tuesday. The statement is expected to outline progress in the ongoing talks, which are seen as crucial for addressing the broader issues in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Tehran has agreed to let the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recommence inspections of its nuclear programme, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said. The U.S. and Iran have settled on a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a final deal, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.
A Ukrainian strike has damaged a school building in a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, according to local authorities cited by the TASS news agency. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting a hurdle to Iran-U.S. peace talks, as the top U.S. diplomat tours the Middle East to win over allies sceptical about a proposed deal.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into "infinity, despite Tehran's denials, and that unfrozen Iranian assets would be used to buy humanitarian supplies from the United States.
Authorities in France are reporting that about 20 people have died over the weekend while swimming in unsupervised areas of rivers, lakes and coastal waters as they tried to escape the heatwave.
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has said inspections in Iran will resume in the near future following an interim peace agreement between Tehran and Washington. However, Iranian officials insist access to key facilities remains contingent on a final deal and the lifting of sanctions.
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to deepen counterterrorism cooperation amid continuing concerns over militant threats emanating from Afghanistan, underlining growing alignment between the two countries on regional security.
Andy Burnham's path to Downing Street appeared to become clearer on Wednesday after another potential challenger ruled himself out of the Labour leadership race.
Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), faces possible removal from office after a key oversight body concluded he engaged in serious misconduct involving a junior staff member.
France has confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said on Wednesday (24 June).
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