Russia and Ukraine hold US-backed talks after Trump says broad deal is possible

Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani joined an unscheduled meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris on Tuesday. He is set to meet with the ministers of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Saudi Arabia following meetings held on Monday in Washington with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Middle East Eye reports that the Prime Minister will brief the group and Saudi Arabia regarding his discussions with US leadership concerning the war on Iran.

The French foreign ministry stated that the ministers will discuss the situation in the Near and Middle East, focusing specifically on the Iranian crisis and its security and economic repercussions for both the region and the international community. Regarding his previous meetings in Washington, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani described the discussions as positive efforts toward reaching a deal and bringing peace to the region, according to Middle East Eye.

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