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Peskov: Kremlin expects a new trilateral meeting with Ukraine and the US in the foreseeable future

Politics 09/12/2026, 03:42

Peskov stated that Moscow expects a new trilateral meeting with Ukraine and the US in the foreseeable future, however, there are as yet no final agreements on a Putin–Trump meeting in China.

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"I'd Do It Again": Trump Rejects Regret Over the Iran War and Ties Its End to the Congressional Elections

Politics 09/11/2026, 05:35

In a Fox News interview, Trump stated that he does not regret starting the war with Iran and would do the same again. He confirmed that the conflict will end after the November 2026 U.S. congressional midterm elections.

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Trump Promised Americans $5,000 Each for Republicans' Victory and Said Congressional Approval Would Not Be Required

Politics 09/11/2026, 04:29

Trump promised to pay each American $5,000 in the event of a Republican victory in the November congressional elections and stated that Congressional approval would not be required for this.

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Vance Bypasses Pentagon to Poll Military on Iran War: Missile Stocks at Historic Low — NYT

Politics 09/11/2026, 04:14

U.S. Vice President JD Vance bypassed the Pentagon to poll military commanders about the war with Iran and learned of the critical depletion of missile stockpiles. NYT reports that this raised concerns in him about the strategy.

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"48!": JD Vance Greeted With Chants of the Future President's Number at Republican Convention in Dallas

Politics 09/11/2026, 03:39

At a closed breakfast of the Republican National Convention in Dallas, JD Vance was greeted with chants of "48," hinting at his possible presidency in 2028. The Vice President called for the "nationalization" of the 2026 elections and defended Trump's initiative to make $5,000 payments.

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Houthis Seize Mocha Port in Yemen: Threat to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Global Oil Trade

Politics 09/10/2026, 21:26

On September 10, Iran-linked Houthis seized the port of Mocha in Yemen, which, according to military sources, opens the way for them to control the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — a key artery of global oil trade.

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Trump: War with Iran Will End Right After the Congressional Midterm Elections

Politics 09/10/2026, 14:16

Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran could end right after the congressional midterm elections in November 2026, and that gasoline prices would drop sharply. Meanwhile, Republicans fear losing their majority.

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Trump Calls Call With Putin 'Wonderful' and Points to 'Hate' Between Leaders as an Obstacle to Peace

Politics 09/10/2026, 03:51

On Fox News, Trump called his conversation with Putin "wonderful," stated that Moscow is ready for a deal, and pointed to the "hate" between the leaders as the main obstacle to peace.

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Merz cancels phone call with Trump after US leader congratulates AfD on its victory in Saxony-Anhalt

Politics 09/10/2026, 00:19

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled a planned phone call with Donald Trump after the US leader publicly congratulated the AfD on its victory in the Saxony-Anhalt elections.

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Kremlin sets condition for 'earliest possible settlement': complete abandonment of aid to Kyiv

Politics 09/09/2026, 19:40

Putin's Assistant Ushakov stated that for the 'earliest possible settlement' the US must completely stop aiding Ukraine. He confirmed that the American envoys did not show Russia a roadmap, and named Abu Dhabi the priority venue for a meeting.

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The Kremlin Made Trump's Envoys Wait: How Witkoff and Kushner's Visit Became Putin's Pre-Election Gesture

Politics 09/09/2026, 18:59

The Kremlin delayed the start of the meeting with Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner by several hours, forcing them to have lunch with Dmitriev. Media link the gesture to Putin's pre-election display of influence.

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ISW: In his call with Trump, Putin likely presented a distorted picture of the front

Politics 09/09/2026, 15:46

ISW believes that in their September 8 phone call, Putin presented Trump with a distorted picture of the front in order to push the U.S. toward pressuring Ukraine. The Kremlin describes the conversation as a detailed exchange of assessments.

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Putin and Trump Held a One-Hour Phone Call: Kremlin Describes 'Constructive' Dialogue and Readiness to Continue the Peace Track

Politics 09/08/2026, 20:17

According to Yuri Ushakov's statement, on September 8, 2026, Putin and Trump held a one-hour phone conversation, which the Kremlin called constructive. The parties discussed Witkoff's and Kushner's visits and agreed to continue the humanitarian track.

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Zelensky Says Ukraine Ready to Seek Compromise with Russia on Energy and Grain

Politics 09/08/2026, 14:38

Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to seek a compromise with Russia on energy and grain, noting their significance for India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. He also expects a meeting with Trump in the second half of September.

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Peskov claims Russia is "ready for peace every minute" and hopes for trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine

Politics 09/08/2026, 14:11

Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov declared Russia's "readiness for peace every minute" and expressed hope for resuming trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine following the Witkoff and Kushner visit to Moscow.

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Zelensky: Russia struck Boryspil and Zhuliany as Ukraine was ready to receive the flight carrying Witkoff and Kushner

Politics 09/08/2026, 13:50

Zelensky stated that Ukraine was ready to receive the American flight carrying Witkoff and Kushner, but Russia struck the Boryspil and Zhuliany airfields; the delegation arrived by train.

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Zelensky Rates Witkoff's Peace Package: 'A Couple of Ideas Were Very Worthy,' but the Outcome Remains Unknown

Politics 09/08/2026, 13:14

Zelensky stated that Witkoff's peace package contains several worthy ideas, but the outcome is still unknown. Kyiv agreed with the U.S. to first work out the proposals before further communication.

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Zelensky: US supports 'winter package' for Ukraine — from Patriot missiles to LNG and de-escalation

Politics 09/08/2026, 00:36

Zelensky told Axios that the US supports a 'winter package' for Ukraine: air defense, LNG, and de-escalation measures. Kyiv aims to gather 300 interceptor missiles for Patriot systems by the start of winter.

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