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On July 5, 2026, President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for about 90 minutes each, offering to mediate in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry separately stated that Zelenskyy needs neither dead nor living Ukrainians. The calls mark a renewed diplomatic effort involving a key U.S. political figure.
NATO summit in Ankara faces uncertainties ahead of Trump's moves.
Turkey sees its status in NATO rise, thanks to its weapons factories and Trump.
AfD co-leader Chrupalla satisfied with party convention result.
Why Egypt is inching closer to Turkey.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary