Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia June 27, 2018. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS
Reuters: Deal struck for Putin-Trump summit; Helsinki a possible venue
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moscow and Washington struck a deal on Wednesday to hold a summit soon between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, a move likely to worry some U.S. allies and draw a fiery reaction from some of Trump’s critics at home.
Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov, speaking after Putin met U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton in the Kremlin, said that the summit would take place in a mutually convenient third country and that several more weeks were needed to prepare for it.
Moscow and Washington will announce the time and place of the summit on Thursday. In Washington, Trump said their meeting likely would take place after a July 11-12 summit of NATO leaders he is due to attend.
Trump confirmed that Helsinki was a possible site.
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MIDDLE EAST
Western powers demand Moscow halt offensive in Syria ceasefire zone.
Syria's war: Calls for help as Deraa hospitals are forced shut. Syria war: Air strikes knock out hospitals in Deraa.
Top brass refutes report that Russia quits deal on Syria’s southern de-escalation zone.
Iraqis begin colossal clean-up campaign in battered Mosul.
Iran reopens uranium feedstock plant in preparation to boost enrichment.
Iran's top leader says harm to economy must be punished. Iranian MPs demand overhaul of Rouhani's economic team.
Aid groups pleading for a ceasefire in Yemen's Hudaida.
U.N. envoy due in Yemen as strains escalate with Houthi missile launch.
Qatar blockade case to appear before UN's highest court.
Prince William meets Palestinian President in first Royal visit to Israeli-occupied West Bank.
ASIA
Pompeo: North Korea yet to return US troop remains.
Xi refuses to budge on South China Sea in talks with US defense chief.
Mattis positive on China talks set to discuss North Korea.
Sanctioned North Korea ship seen accepting fuel in East China Sea.
Seoul: Railroad cooperation with North Korea does not violate sanctions.
South Korea's birth rate hits another record low.
Amnesty Intl urges trials for Myanmar military over Rohingya.
Myanmar officials 'played key role' in Rohingya ethnic cleansing.
Rodrigo Duterte sparks anger in Philippines over anti-Catholic comments.
Malaysia says seized items in ex-premier probe valued at €234 million.
AFRICA
Nigeria's Buhari under pressure after violence kills more than 200.
Death toll more than 200 in central Nigeria weekend clashes.
Nigerian Christians protest against killings.
South Sudan foes Salva Kiir and Riek Machar sign 'permanent' ceasefire.
Zimbabwe's president blames rally attack on Grace Mugabe faction. Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa blames Grace Mugabe faction for blast.
Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed ready to open new chapter in Eritrea ties.
Washington, allies demand Libyan oil terminals be returned to UN-backed government.
Libya urges UN to block oil sales after clashes between rival factions.
Morocco: Rif protest leader Nasser Zefzafi sentenced to 20 years. Anger in Morocco over jailing of protesters.
EUROPE
US says Russia’s return to fold ‘inevitable’ as summit looms.
US, Russia agree to Putin-Trump summit.
Russian-US ties ‘not at their best’ due to internal political strife in US, says Putin.
Putin hopes Bolton’s visit to Moscow will be step towards restoring Russia-US relations.
NATO's Jens Stoltenberg: 'We don't want a new Cold War' with Russia.
Withdrawal from EU becomes law in Britain.
Angela Merkel's conservatives dip in polls before crunch EU migrant meeting.
Polish lawmakers vote to decriminalize Holocaust speech law.
German rescue ship Lifeline allowed to dock in Malta after port blockages.
French butchers ask for police protection from vegan activists.
AMERICAS
Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick.
Trump gets historic chance to shift Supreme Court to right.
U.S. House rejects compromise bill on border family separations.
Democrats see major upset as socialist beats top-ranking US congressman. Upset of Democratic House leader points to party divisions.
DOJ says Congress must fix immigration after judge’s order.
Judge orders US to reunite families separated at border within 30 days. US judge orders reunification of migrant children and families.
Supreme Court delivers blow to organized labor in fees dispute.
Mexicans face ‘void of proposals’ on security in election.
Mexican leftist heads to giant stadium for campaign finale.
Venezuela just took a huge step towards controlling all access to the Internet.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Libyan gets 22 years for attacks on US consulate in Benghazi.
Former bodyguard to Osama bin Laden fights his deportation from Germany where he lived on state handouts, saying he faces torture in his native Tunisia.
Coalition strikes continue against ISIS targets in Syria, Iraq.
New terrorist threat as EU stance on migrants triggers disquiet in Niger.
US puts funding for UN counterterrorism office on hold amid NGO no-go - reports.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street tumbles on renewed U.S.-China trade jitters.
Apple and Samsung settle lengthy iPhone patent battle.
US regulators approve Disney-Fox mega-deal, with conditions.
Facebook waters down ban on cryptocurrency ads.
Brexit: bank contracts worth trillions at risk, says finance watchdog.
Chinese stocks enter bear market amid U.S. trade war.
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