Iran FM Abbas Araghchi rejects Lebanese President's interference accusation, denies Lebanon is bargaining chip in Iran-US talks.

Trump criticizes past Iran nuclear deal as pathway to weapons

Trump told NBC News that the previous agreement was a pathway for Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon within 5 years.

Russia says US wrongly links economic ties to Ukraine conflict resolution, calls approach erroneous.

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated in a CCTV interview that the U.S. ties development of economic relations to the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, and Moscow considers this approach erroneous. He noted that 'it takes two to tango,' which the U.S. is not yet willing to do, and Moscow is in no hurry.

Polish PM Donald Tusk holds Kyiv responsible for resolving scandal over awarding 'Heroes of the UPA' title to Ukrainian unit, warns of shift in bilateral relations.

PolishDonald Tusk stated that responsibility for resolving the scandal between Ukraine and Poland over awarding the title 'Heroes of the UPA' to a Ukrainian Armed Forces unit lies entirely with Kyiv, noting ongoing negotiations with Kyrylo Budanov and warning that if Ukraine does not address this, relations could shift from sympathy to strict business.

Russia in talks to cancel visas with Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and for tourist groups from India and Vietnam, VP Chernyshenko says.

Russia is negotiating visa cancellation with four countries — Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahrain, and Kuwait, Vice Premier Dmitry Chernyshenko reported. Additionally, visa cancellation for organized tourist groups from India and Vietnam is being discussed. 'We are discussing with partners the possibility of complete visa cancellation... on the analogy of the current mechanism under intergovernmental agreements with China and Iran,' said Mr. Chernyshenko in a conversation with RIA Novosti.