The telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump lasted more than two hours

US president's remarks were not heard during the live broadcast amid the loud orchestra music

«The conditions for that will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be, because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of,» US leader noted

The Russian president praised the conversation with his American counterpart and called it constructive

TASS has compiled the key statements made by the Russian president

According to The Financial Times, they added it was clear the US president was «not ready to put greater pressure»

«No ultimatums. If Russia sets down the condition of withdrawing our troops it means they don't want a ceasefire,» he said

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Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky who led the Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks said earlier that the Russian side was satisfied with the negotiations’ outcome

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that the agreement on cooperation on artificial intelligence signed between the US and the UAE last week contains appropriate «security guarantees»

By 08:48 p.m. Moscow time, IMOEX2 increased by 1.48%

Advisor to the Russian President Anton Kobyakov noted that the forum had cemented its reputation as an important international business event for economic cooperation between Russia and the countries of the Islamic world

The Landsbjörg rescue teams have responded to five separate calls since midnight—an unusually high number in such a short period. Remarkably, four rescue vessels were operating at sea simultaneously, each assisting vessels in distress.

Dimanche après-midi, policiers nationaux et municipaux ont mené une vaste opération contre les rodéos urbains du côte de Fare Ute. L'occasion également d'effectuer un contrôle anti-stups. Mais après ce contrôle, selon des témoins, un spectaculaire accident s'est produit entre un scooter et une voiture vers 19h30.

Indian authorities have launched a major crackdown on a Pakistan-linked espionage network, arresting at least 12 individuals across northern states. The suspects, including a YouTuber and an influencer, are accused of relaying sensitive military information to Pakistani intelligence officers. Investigations are ongoing, focusing on digital devices, financial transactions, and potential links to drug smuggling.

Government wheat procurement has surpassed 296 lakh tonnes, exceeding last year's total purchase, bolstering food security and market stability. While Punjab and Haryana saw decreased procurement due to increased private buying, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan experienced significant surges in government purchases. With a projected record wheat production, the government anticipates exceeding 300 lakh tonnes in total procurement.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Soaring food prices driven by worsening climate shocks are pushing millions of Somali families deeper into crisis, experts warn, as erratic weather devastates crops, kills livestock, and threatens to overwhelm already fragile livelihoods.

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«Ethiopia is a place of coffee, and now the government is focused on commercial coffee cultivation, its large-scale production,» Genet Teshome Jirru emphasized

The ruble-denominated MOEX Index added 1.49%, the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 1.94%

«The UN's stand continues to be that we will support any effort that will lead to an end to the war in Ukraine,» Stephane Dujarric stressed

By 08:05 p.m. Moscow time, IMOEX2 slowed its growth to 0.91%

«Russia is ready and will continue to work with the Ukrainian side on a memorandum on a potential future peace treaty outlining a number of positions, such as settlement principles, the timeframe for signing a potential peace agreement, and so on, including a potential ceasefire for a certain period in case relevant agreements are reached,» the Russian leader said

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