Moscow, June 23, 2026 (AFP) - Russia says US drifting from role as 'objective mediator' in Ukraine war

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2026-06-23

Russia on Tuesday said the United States was no longer trying to be an "objective mediator" in its efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine war, launched by Moscow's offensive in 2022. US-led talks on ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II remain effectively frozen as President Donald Trump has shifted his attention towards the Middle East after ordering strikes on Iran in late February. But during a summit in France earlier this mo......

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Beirut, Lebanon, June 23, 2026 (AFP) - Israeli gunfire kills two in south Lebanon: state media

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Jerusalem, June 23, 2026 (AFP) - Israel army says soldiers struck 'terrorist cell' in southern Lebanon

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Nairobi, June 23, 2026 (AFP) - Kenya halts US Ebola facility: health minister tells court

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Tehran, June 23, 2026 (AFP) - Iran FM joins President Pezeshkian for Pakistan visit: state media

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Kyiv, Ukraine, June 23, 2026 (AFP) - Zelensky to miss key Ukraine conference in Poland amid diplomatic row: Kyiv

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Beirut, Lebanon, June 23, 2026 (AFP) - Hezbollah decries 'blatant' truce violation after Israeli fire in Lebanon

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Athens, June 23, 2026 (AFP) - Greek former EU migration chief accused in Qatargate scandal

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London, June 23, 2026 (AFP) - UK and markets await Burnham's economic plans

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