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Trump offers to broker Ukraine peace deal in calls with Putin and Zelensky ahead of NATO summit
US President Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, offering to broker an end to the Ukraine war ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Trump also hinted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may visit the White House next week amid tensions over the Iran war. Taiwan conducted a major defense exercise simulating a Chinese blockade, earthquake, and full invasion, as part of its war preparedness.
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Trump offers to broker Ukraine peace in calls with Putin and Zelensky The 85-90 minute calls discussed settlement of the war ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8. Kremlin said Trump reaffirmed readiness to help end hostilities. 123
Trump hints Netanyahu may visit US as early as next week The visit would be Netanyahu's first since the US-Israeli war against Iran began. Trump asserted his authority over Netanyahu amid tensions over ceasefire negotiations. 4
Pastor freed from China prison after Trump raised case with Xi Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of the underground Zion Church was released and arrived in Los Angeles. His case was raised by Trump during his May state visit to Beijing. 5
Taiwan simulates 'ultimate nightmare' war game with China blockade The exercise tested response to a simultaneous Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage, and full invasion. Over 370 officials participated in the drill aimed at enhancing social resilience. 6
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