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Diplomatic Overture: Lavrov Signals Willingness to Meet Rubio

                                                     Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed readiness to meet with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, signaling a potential opening for dialogue amid strained relations between Moscow and Washington. Lavrov’s statement comes at a time when geopolitical tensions remain high, with both nations navigating disagreements over security, sanctions, and global conflicts. While no formal agenda has been announced, the prospect of a meeting suggests that both sides may be exploring avenues to reduce friction and establish communication channels. Rubio, a senior Republican senator known for his strong stance on foreign policy, has frequently criticized Russia’s actions on the international stage. A meeting between the two figures could mark a rare...
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Zelenskiy Secures EU and NATO Support Ahead of High-Stakes Trump-Putin Summit

 

  FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump meet, while they attend the funeral of Pope Francis, at the Vatican.                                     


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has won strong backing from both the European Union and NATO as he pushes for a seat at the upcoming U.S.-Russia summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, scheduled for August 15 in Alaska. The summit, aimed at exploring a resolution to the 3.5-year war in Ukraine, has sparked concern in Kyiv that decisions may be made without Ukraine’s direct involvement.

Trump has floated the idea of a territorial swap between Russia and Ukraine, a proposal that has alarmed Ukrainian officials and European allies. Zelenskiy firmly rejected any deal made without Ukraine, calling such decisions “stillborn” and “unworkable.” European leaders—including those from Britain, France, Germany, and the European Commission—issued a joint statement emphasizing that any diplomatic solution must safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty and Europe’s security interests.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte echoed this sentiment, stating that Ukraine must be recognized as a sovereign nation with the right to determine its own geopolitical future. While Trump remains open to Zelenskiy’s participation in the summit, current plans suggest a bilateral meeting with Putin.

As tensions rise, Europe has reportedly drafted a counterproposal to Trump’s plan, though details remain undisclosed. Zelenskiy expressed gratitude for the international support, reiterating that “the end 

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