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After Muslim World, Netanyahu Gets Snubbed By Tiny Nation On Bid To KICK OUT Palestinians From Gaza

After Muslim World, Netanyahu Gets Snubbed By Tiny Nation On Bid To KICK OUT Palestinians From Gaza

Time of India2 days ago
BIG! Putin To Meet Zelensky? Trump Vows 3-Way Meeting Without Asking After Warning On 'Russia Bluff'
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that he will arrange a rare three-way meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky. The announcement follows a private virtual call between Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders, during which Zelensky reportedly said Putin is 'bluffing." The proposed meeting could mark a dramatic turning point in the ongoing conflict, with Trump positioning himself as a direct mediator between Moscow and Kyiv. This high-stakes diplomatic gamble comes at a critical moment, with the world watching to see if the confrontation will de-escalate—or explode. Watch.
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