Germany says Putin’s possible G20 appearance will test Moscow’s readiness for Ukraine talks, with a ceasefire seen as the key signal.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, while Rubio signaled U.S. readiness to support a ceasefire effort.
U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect UN talks for about three hours after Trump threatened Tehran, putting Gulf risk and Hormuz back in focus.
NATO confirms readiness to defend member states amid reports of Iranian plans to strike military targets in Bulgaria and Cyprus, intensifying geopolitical tensions.
Russian forces launched a combined missile and airstrike on Zaporizhzhia causing five deaths, multiple injuries, and infrastructure damage amid ongoing military escalations.
The US has launched airstrikes against Iran for the ninth night, while Iran targets US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid escalating Middle East tensions.
The US has launched new airstrikes on Iran targeting over 80 military sites to curb Tehran’s interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
US military strikes on Iran resume, prompting Tehran to attack US bases and close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting global energy routes.