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Ukraine's president, Vladimir Zelensky, said he is fully committed to talks with America in Saudi Arabia next week on ending the war.

Earlier, he urged allies to tighten sanctions on Russia after strikes killed at least 14 people and wounded 37 officials said.

Missals hit homes in Dupropilia, a town in the east, killing 11, while three more died in Kharkiv in the north.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khomeini said he would not negotiate under bullying.

His comments followed Donald Trump's letter proposing the talks.

Mr. Chamanai accused America of imposing new demands on Iran's missile program.

During his first term, America's president abandoned a nuclear pact with Iran, which he said

was too generous, but failed to secure a stricter agreement.

Britain, France, Germany and Italy said they support an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction

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