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Talks news — August 13, 2026

Publications tagged with Talks published on August 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. WorldCeasefireTalksMiddle East

    Ukraine Hands Over Peace Proposals to U.S.

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that his country has turned over proposals to American negotiators for a plan to end the war with Russia. Zelensky stated that the U.S. can help by strengthening Ukraine's defense and putting pressure on Russia. The proposals were handed over to the U.S. negotiators, and Zelensky emphasized that the U.S. should be more actively involved in the negotiations. However, no details about the proposals have been revealed.
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  2. PoliticsBillTalksMiddle East

    Hamas Welcomes Iran's Call for Regional Ceasefire Including Gaza and Lebanon

    Hamas has praised Iran's call for a regional ceasefire, including Gaza and Lebanon. Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that ending the war in the region would benefit its people and future, while continuing the wars only serves the Zionist enemy's plans. Hamas also accused Israel of undermining efforts for a lasting ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the US ends the war and blockade, releases Iran's frozen assets, and agrees to a regional ceasefire.
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  3. WorldTalksMiddle EastChinaIsrael

    Pakistan Open to Iran, Egypt Joining Mecca Defense Agreement

    Pakistan's ambassador to Moscow and Interior Minister have both stated that Islamabad has no objection to Iran and Egypt joining the joint defense agreement with Ankara and Riyadh under the Mecca agreement. The Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed that the Mecca agreement is open to other countries, seeking regional peace and security. Pakistan's Interior Minister visited Iran to assure Foreign Minister Araqchi that the pact is not intended as an alliance against Iran.
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