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Russian, Ukrainian negotiating chiefs hold closed-door meeting in Geneva

The meeting followed the main round of negotiations in Geneva

Putin slams new restrictions on Cuba as 'unacceptable'

The Russian president stressed that Moscow's position is unambiguous

Europe in decline, other kind of war: statements by Lavrov

Sergey Lavrov stressed that Russia is ready to engage with reasonable and pragmatic counterparts

FACTBOX: Forty-three drones downed over Russian regions, one person injured

One person was injured in the drone attack on the city of Cheboksary

Support, cooperation despite woes: statements by Russia, Cuba foreign ministers

According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia will "consistently continue to support Cuba" in protecting its "sovereignty and security"

US forces buildup and Geneva talks: what we know about situation around Iran

The War Zone portal said the number of US forces deployed to the Middle East is enough for a "major operation" against Iran lasting several weeks together with the Israeli Air Force

'Tough-going but businesslike': outcomes of trilateral talks on Ukraine in Geneva

The talks took place behind closed doors at the InterContinental Hotel, which traditionally hosts important international discussions

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day

Kiev loses 1,235 troops along engagement line in past day

Galushchenko’s arrest shows Zelensky's corruption will not be swept under rug

Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that Galushchenko’s detention demonstrates that NABU and those who stand behind NABU are quite serious

Former Trump strategist defends ties with Epstein

Steve Bannon has insisted his ties with Jeffrey Epstein were strictly professional after newly released files revealed extensive contact

Germany rebukes Macron over defense spending

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron for failing to back “strategic autonomy” with cash

Hungarian opposition made ‘secret pact’ with EU on Ukraine

The pro-EU Tisza Party is following “Brussels’ orders” and could drag Hungary into the conflict with Russia, Viktor Orban has said