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Russia Rejects Ceasefire Proposal Again, US Invites Putin to G20 Summit
At the UN Security Council in New York, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov rejected ceasefire proposals for the war in Ukraine, arguing that pauses would only allow Western nations to supply more weapons. While Lavrov stated Moscow is open to negotiating a lasting peace, he insisted on not merely pausing the conflict. Ukrainian President Zelensky urged countries to stop trading with Russia and announced the handover of two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea. Meanwhile, Dutch Prime Minister Jetten met with Zelensky, emphasizing the need for Kyiv to continue anti-corruption reforms. US Secretary of State Rubio reported inviting President Putin to the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, hoping his attendance would help resolve issues.
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