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Russian aide warns of concerted efforts by vested parties to sabotage upcoming Trump-Putin talks

Moscow, Aug 9 (UNI) Countries with vested interests will do what they can to sabotage the upcoming Russia-US presidential talks in Alaska next week to prolong the Russia-Ukraine war, warned senior Russian Kirill Dmitriev.

Russian President Vladmir Putin’s top aide for international economic cooperation and head of Moscow’s efforts to normalise relations with Washington, he said that “titanic efforts” — including provocations and disinformation — could be made to derail the talks, reports RT.
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Five arrested and charged in plot to attack White House UFC event, kill officials

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Trump denies reports of $300bn fund for Iran's economic reconstruction

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US negotiators push to release text of Iran agreement despite downplaying text

17 Jun 2026 | 8:09 PM

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Oman – Iran foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to ensure safe and free passage in Strait of Hormuz

17 Jun 2026 | 7:59 PM

Muscat/Tehran, Jun 17 (UNI) Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and his Iranian counterpart Araghchi in a telephone conversation on late Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the safe and free passage of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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