Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism about the restoration of US-Russian diplomatic ties during a recent meeting in Istanbul, Turkey. Last week, diplomats from the two countries also met in Riyadh to discuss improving bilateral relations. Putin mentioned that initial contacts with the US administration gave grounds for hope, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and pragmatism despite potential efforts by Western elites to undermine dialogue.
In other news, former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has been charged with misconduct and negligence over the organization of a presidential postal ballot that did not happen due to legal reasons. Meanwhile, the Council of Europe reported over 4,500 cases of alleged human rights breaches during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the need for accountability and justice.
Elsewhere, Austria’s centrist parties have reached an agreement to form a new government, excluding the far-right Freedom Party after unsuccessful talks. Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin praised a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing support for Ukraine’s pursuit of peace and sovereignty. Danish retailer Salling Group announced plans to label European products to help consumers who prefer buying European brands, amid growing trade tensions with the US. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will attend an informal security summit in London focused on Ukraine and European security. Ukrainian diplomat Dmytro Shchedrin emphasized the importance of holding aggressors accountable, ahead of Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland and the US.
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