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Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

peace talks because "mediation assumes neutrality. Where is the neutrality here?" Any potential third-party mediators needed to be trusted by both sides, Putin said. "How can Russia trust people who have been harping about

Hardliners and moderates: What do Iran’s factions think of deal with US?

Switzerland. Factional differences remain in Iran, and they are likely to emerge during the implementation phase over the coming months. Here’s a look at who stands where in Iran’s political leadership and what

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

Switzerland, on Jan. 21. **Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images** Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images As President Trump seeks to wind down the war in Iran, the United States is facing not only [economic fallout](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/01/nx-s1-5808340/economic-effects-of-the-war-in-iran-ripple-around-the-globe) such

US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened

Switzerland and the United Kingdom remain deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian situation and displacement crisis in Lebanon,” the countries said in a joint statement issued on Tuesday. The statement comes after the deaths