Day War" between Iran and Israel continues to draw international attention, including from the White House, Russian President Vladimir Putin has seized on the opportunity to fuel new momentum for his ongoing war in Ukraine.

The Russian president dismisses a temporary ceasefire and warns that the solution must be "long-term". Emmanuel Macron has had his first video conference contact with Vladimir Putin since 2022. The French president has emphasized his "unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine" and has called on the Russian president for "a ceasefire as soon as possible" and "the start of negotiations for a solid and

It was the two leaders’ first call since 2022, and the Russian president’s first with any major European leader since last year.