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Switzerland, U.S. to advance trade talks, Swiss president says
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter said Switzerland and the U.S. have agreed to accelarate trade talks.
Putin open to normalising ties with Finland if Helsinki wants, says Kremlin
Reuters
The Kremlin stated that President Vladimir Putin is willing to normalise relations with Finland if Helsinki seeks to rebuild ties, acknowledging the current state of relations as "sad."
The Kremlin announced on Tuesday that President Vladimir Putin is open to restoring relations with Finland, which are currently in a "sad state," if Helsinki expresses a desire to rebuild them.
This comes after Finnish President Alexander Stubb told British counterpart Keir Starmer on Monday that Finland needs to “mentally prepare” for the potential restoration of ties with Russia.
Finland, which shares a 1,300 km border with Russia, joined NATO in 2023, a move that Moscow previously condemned as a historic mistake.
18:30
azerbaijan
Azerbaijan reaffirms green transition plans at Copenhagen Ministerial
Azerbaijan showcased its green transition plan at the Copenhagen Ministerial, targeting 30% renewable energy by 2030. The country also secured a $300 billion climate finance pledge and helped finalize a key carbon market agreement, highlighting its growing role in global climate action.
17:58
EU-Ukraine
European ministers sign Lviv statement backing special tribunal and ceasefire efforts
European foreign ministers signed the Lviv Statement supporting a special tribunal and a U.S.-backed ceasefire, during a visit to Ukraine that included a memorial tribute to fallen soldiers.
17:30
White House adviser sees promising signals ahead of U.S.-China trade talks in Switzerland
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday that early signs ahead of this weekend’s U.S.-China trade talks in Switzerland appear positive, with both sides showing mutual respect and a constructive tone.
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world news
U.S.-backed Gaza aid mechanism set to launch soon, says Ambassador Huckabee
A new U.S.-supported initiative to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza is expected to start operating shortly, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Friday, though specific details are yet to be made public.
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