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Here are the key events on day 1,234 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Trump spoke about an agreement with NATO to arm Ukraine. A sanctions bill with bipartisan support also sits in Congress.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will travel to North Korea in the latest sign of the countries’ deepening ties during Russia’s war in Ukraine

As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan, Moscow's long-standing ties with its traditional allies have been falling apart. Who are Moscow's ex-partners, and who are the new allies?

From China to Iran, several countries have already been engaging with the Taliban. Experts say they could be next.

Constitutional panel ratifies bill to cease cooperation with IAEA after US and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.

Is Germany interfering with the war?

Moscow proposed to Ukraine to meet again in Istanbul for the second round of talks next Monday. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he presented Russia’s "specific proposals" for the next round of negotiations to Washington, but has not shared Moscow’s "peace memorandum" with Kyiv.

These are the key events on day 1,190 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.