Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to meet Trump as Iran and Ukraine wars converge
The US Senate will vote Tuesday on Russian sanctions, days after Ukraine attacked an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.

The US Senate will vote Tuesday on Russian sanctions, days after Ukraine attacked an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.

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Conflict also spreads to Caspian Sea as Tehran accuses Ukraine of a deadly attack on an Iranian vessel.
Iran accuses Ukraine of attacking a Caspian vessel, killing one sailor and injuring another, calling it a criminal act.
Five children among 12 killed in Russian-held resort, while Russian drone kills three Ukrainian drivers at courier firm.
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
Strikes target Ukrainian defence industry event, Russia’s Kirov and more Wildberries warehouses.
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An unprecedented simultaneous replacement of the top defence and military brass comes amid a debate over strategy.
Pro-Israel Trump ally sits down with Ukrainian president as she says Russia is helping Iran kill US soldiers.
Four have been killed by Russian strikes in Ukraine, while four others died in Russia and Crimea, according to reports.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov ‘reaffirmed readiness’ for political and diplomatic settlement to Russia-Ukraine war.