US-Russia diplomatic talks on Ukraine and regional stability
Picking up: 4 in the last 7 days
Updated wednesday
The latest in this situation
- Russia demands economic benefits and discusses policy shifts under future US presidents.
- Witkoff and Putin engaged in high-stakes talks.
- Steve Witkoff visited Saint Petersburg to facilitate a release.
- Lavrov supports Tehran and accuses Israel; Trump defends easing economic pressure on Moscow.
- Iran rejected nuclear talks; Trump plans strikes after elections.
How it started
A peace process is underway involving Trump, international figures like Macron, and calls for an end to the conflict in Lebanon involving Iran and Israel.
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What happened
A peace process is underway involving Trump, international figures like Macron, and calls for an end to the conflict in Lebanon involving Iran and Israel.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- High-level political fallout from escalating fighting casts doubt on US-Iran talks, with Jared Kushner in Switzerland and JD Vance canceling travel plans.Sub-event
- Negotiations regarding the nuclear program are underway, with Iran criticizing Trump for perceived weakness in talks.Sub-event
Trump administration statements suggest Israelis must end conflict in Lebanon as part of a peace deal with Iran.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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JD Vance
vice president of the United States since 2025
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Lebanon
country in West Asia
- The election is being held with the outcome tied to the ongoing wars against Iran and the situation in Lebanon.
- Trump threatened American tolls if a deal with Iran failed, while Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz amid Israel's military campaign, and Netanyahu stated Israel would remain in the Lebanon buffer zone.
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Emmanuel Macron
president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017