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New Diplomacy on the Horizon: U.S. and Russia Push Ahead Without Ukraine

  In a bold shift from previous diplomatic efforts, top U.S. and Russian officials have agreed to advance negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine—even as Ukrainian representatives remain notably absent. High-level talks held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussing the framework for future peace negotiations and steps toward restoring bilateral relations. The Trump administration’s approach, which prioritizes direct engagement with Moscow, marks a departure from longstanding principles that insisted on “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.” Critics in Kyiv have voiced strong opposition. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that any agreement reached without Ukraine’s participation would be unacceptable and would undermine the nation’s sovereignty. European leaders echoed these concerns, with several officials labeling the move as a dangerous precedent that could lead to a “dirty deal...

European Union Urges G7 to Bolster Ukraine’s Air Defense and Escalate Iran Sanctions

 


In a crucial meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers, the European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, issued a stern warning: swift action is needed to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine. Without these critical systems, the electricity infrastructure in Ukraine could be devastated, leaving the country vulnerable to Russian attacks. Borrell emphasized that no nation can effectively defend itself without a stable power supply at home, in factories, and on the front lines.

The urgency of the situation was echoed by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who called on other allies to step up their support for Ukraine. While U.S. funding is expected to come through Congress, collective efforts are essential to counter Russian aggression.

Simultaneously, the G7 ministers discussed the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel prompted calls for stronger sanctions against Tehran. The existing European Union sanctions regime will be reinforced and expanded to punish Iran and prevent future assaults on Israel. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized that if Ukraine were to lose, Russian President Vladimir Putin would never engage in peace negotiations. The stakes are high, and the G7 nations are committed to bolstering Ukraine’s defense and holding Iran accountable.

In Brussels, EU leaders vowed to intensify sanctions specifically targeting Iran’s drone and missile deliveries to proxies in Gaza, Yemen, and Lebanon. However, Borrell also cautioned Israel to exercise restraint, emphasizing that the region teeters on the brink of a broader war—one that could send shockwaves worldwide, particularly in Europe.

As the crisis unfolds, the world watches closely, hoping for diplomatic solutions and de-escalation. The Capri meeting serves as a critical forum for international cooperation, where decisions made today may shape the course of events in Ukraine and the Middle East tomorrow.

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