They spoke just five days after Wagner's rebellion against Russia's defense leadership. Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Yevgeny Prigozhin and other leadership from the Wagner Group mercenary force, the Kremlin said. Russia has again threatened to back out of the deal if its own trade terms aren't met.
Sweden's pending entry to NATO and a possible pathway for Ukrainian membership - or not - have also been big issues in the lead-up to the gathering.Ī deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey to enable Ukrainian grain and other farm goods to ship safely from Black Sea ports is due to expire next week, July 17. President Biden and NATO allies will gather for the alliance's summit in Lithuania starting Tuesday, and the war in Ukraine is due to dominate. Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week.
