Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss recent indirect talks between the US and Iran regarding Tehran's nuclear program, according to a statement released by Netanyahu's office. The meeting comes as the US has reportedly set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach an agreement to end the ongoing war, as stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The discussions between the US and Iran, held in Oman on Friday, appeared to have returned to the starting point regarding the approach to Tehran's nuclear program, according to Euronews. Netanyahu's office stated that he believes any negotiations must include limiting ballistic missiles and ending support for the "Iranian axis," referring to Tehran's backing of militant groups in the region.
Meanwhile, in Milan, Italy, protests erupted on Friday against the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, with demonstrators voicing concerns about the environmental impact and economic effects of the Games. Clashes occurred between protesters and police in the Corvetto neighborhood at the end of a demonstration. Some protesters threw objects and firecrackers toward police, who responded with water cannons and tear gas, according to Euronews. The opening ceremony of the Games on Friday evening showcased Italian culture, but criticism was directed at Israel's Olympic team and US Vice President JD Vance.
Regarding the war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy announced that the US had set a June deadline for a deal to end the nearly four-year conflict. These comments followed US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi during the week, which did not produce a breakthrough. Russia continues to demand that Ukraine cede the Donbas region, a condition Kyiv has rejected.
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