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Putin, Witkoff discuss Ukraine ahead of sanctions deadline

Putin and Trump’s envoy hold constructive talks as sanctions deadline approaches amid ongoing Ukraine conflict

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– U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff held three-hour talks with President Putin on Ukraine before Trump’s sanctions deadline.
– Russia may suggest a moratorium on airstrikes, but progress towards a ceasefire remains elusive.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for “useful and constructive” talks on August 6. According to Reuters, the meeting came before a deadline set by President Donald Trump for Russia to agree to a peace plan regarding Ukraine, or face new sanctions. The discussions lasted about three hours and focused on the ongoing conflict that began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Banner

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov noted that both sides exchanged “signals” regarding Ukraine and potential strategic cooperation, but withheld further details pending Witkoff’s report back to Trump. Trump has expressed frustration with the lack of progress and threatened tariffs on countries purchasing Russian exports.

Russia’s Response

Bloomberg reported that Russia may propose a moratorium on airstrikes, which would not satisfy the calls for a full ceasefire. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that more information regarding sanctions would be available following Witkoff’s discussions with Trump. Putin, prioritising military objectives, shows scepticism regarding further U.S. sanctions impact.


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LIVE: U.S. and Israel launch war on Iran

U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.


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U.S. and Israel strike Iran, escalating war fears and risking wider regional conflict for the second time in eight months


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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.


President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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