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U.S. Threatens Harsher Economic Pressure on Iran as Mediators Rush to Secure Second Ceasefire Talks

  A woman walks past a digital screen displaying news of US-Iran peace talks along a road in Islamabad on April 10, 2026 The United States has warned it will step up economic pressure on Iran while mediators race to arrange a second round of ceasefire talks before the fragile truce expires on April 22, 2026 — a standoff that risks higher oil prices, tighter global markets, and direct costs for Canadian households and investors.   Background and diplomatic timeline A two‑week ceasefire that paused nearly seven weeks of fighting was brokered to create a narrow diplomatic window for talks between Washington and Tehran. The first round of face‑to‑face negotiations in Islamabad lasted more than 20 hours but ended without an agreement, leaving the truce set to expire on April 22, 2026 unless mediators secure a follow‑up session.  Mediators led by Pakistan, with active roles from Turkey, Egypt and other regional actors, have been shuttling between capitals to bridge the remaini...
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Europe Backs Ukraine’s Bid for Inclusion in Trump-Putin Peace Talks

 

                Ukrainian serviceman attends a training between combat missions at a training ground in Kharkiv region.


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed deep gratitude to European leaders for their unwavering support as Kyiv pushes for a seat at the negotiating table ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The summit, scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, has sparked concern in Ukraine over potential territorial concessions. Trump has hinted at a deal involving “some swapping of territories,” raising alarms in Kyiv that its sovereignty could be compromised without its direct involvement.

Zelenskiy warned that any decisions made without Ukraine would be “stillborn” and unworkable. He emphasized, “The end of the war must be fair, and I am grateful to everyone who stands with Ukraine and our people today for the sake of peace in Ukraine, which is defending the vital security interests of our European nations”.

In a joint statement, leaders from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland, and the European Commission affirmed that “the path to peace cannot be decided without Ukraine.” They demanded robust and credible security guarantees to ensure Ukraine’s ability to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Tensions escalated as Russian officials accused Europe of undermining Trump’s peace efforts. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev lashed out on social media, while Kremlin spokespersons issued inflammatory remarks about Ukraine’s ties to the EU.

Meanwhile, European diplomats reportedly presented a counterproposal to Trump’s plan, though details remain undisclosed. The move underscores Europe’s determination to prevent a unilateral deal that could reshape borders without Ukrainian consent.

As the summit approaches, the geopolitical stakes remain high, with Ukraine and its allies insisting that peace must be negotiated—not imposed.


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