By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha believes that a summit bringing together Russia, the United States and China would strengthen Vladimir Putin’s image. He instead advocates a meeting between the Russian, American and Ukrainian leaders, according to comments reported by Le Monde.
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Vladimir Putin has reportedly proposed that Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in China next month to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, without inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The US president has not accepted the idea, but a senior US official may be in favour, according to the Wall Street Journal.
🌍 World · Source: Zambianobserver ·
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, contradicting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s earlier statement. Visiting Uzbekistan, Rubio called on the Ukrainian and Russian leaders to focus on ending the war, according to his remarks to journalists.
🌍 World · Source: Punch ·
Mike Pence, a former vice-president of the United States, is calling on Donald Trump to reinstate sanctions against Russia, suspended while Moscow continues its invasion of Ukraine. He also advocates cancelling a deal on Russian diesel and increasing military aid to Kyiv, according to his public statements.
🌍 World · Source: Zambianobserver ·
Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war after a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil terminal. The US president said he wanted to continue negotiations with Moscow, according to his statements on Truth Social.
🌍 World · Source: Egypt Independent ·
Manchester United: Schmeichel says Carrick is not under threatFormer Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes manager Michael Carrick is not under immediate threat despite the team’s difficulties in the Premier League. After a 1-1 draw against Leeds and a run of six matches without a win, the club’s leaders are said to remain confident in his ability to lead the club, according to comments by Schmeichel reported by the Daily Post.
Explosions heard in Khartoum after drones fly overheadExplosions were heard in Khartoum on Monday evening after drones attributed to a militia flew overhead, witnesses cited by Bajnews reported. Sources said the Sudanese army’s air defences intercepted the aircraft, with no casualties reported.The week in Africa
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