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Markets Rebound as Hopes for Iran–U.S. Dialogue Ease Geopolitical Tensions

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as signs of potential diplomatic movement in the Iran–U.S. standoff helped calm volatile markets. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose about 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 0.2% after a turbulent prior session.  The shift in sentiment followed reports that Iran has quietly approached the United States to discuss terms for ending the escalating conflict , a development that helped cool fears of further disruption in global energy markets. This diplomatic signal contributed to a rebound after Tuesday’s sharp sell-off, when concerns over widening conflict and rising oil prices rattled investors.  The conflict, now in its fifth day, has seen continued strikes and mounting casualties, adding to market unease. Iran is preparing for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in recent attacks, while regional tensions remain high.  Despite the ongoing uncertainty, Wednesda...
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Trump Presses Zelensky to Consider Putin’s Land Demand in Push for Peace

Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump that he would end the war if Ukraine surrenders the Donetsk region to Russia.



In the wake of a high-profile summit in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to consider a deal with Russia that would involve ceding all of Donetsk to Moscow in exchange for a freeze on most front lines. According to sources familiar with the discussions, Russian President Vladimir Putin made the proposal directly to Trump, who then relayed it to Kyiv.

Trump argued that moving straight to a peace agreement—rather than a ceasefire—would be the fastest way to end the war, calling Russia “a very big power” and suggesting Ukraine “has to agree to it”. Zelensky, however, rejected the territorial concession, citing Ukraine’s constitutional prohibition on surrendering land.

European allies, while welcoming diplomatic efforts, have reiterated their commitment to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and tightening sanctions on Russia. The proposal has sparked concern among some leaders that pressuring Kyiv into a land-for-peace deal could fracture allied unity and embolden Moscow’s long-term ambitions.

Zelensky is set to meet Trump in Washington on Monday, with European leaders expected to join the talks in hopes of finding common ground without compromising Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

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