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Trump: US can take Iran's uranium; Putin eyes missile expansion; Zelensky reaffirms EU path
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Trump: US can take Iran's uranium; Putin eyes missile expansion; Zelensky reaffirms EU path

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. could obtain Iran's uranium without a deal.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to strengthen air defense and consider using more Oreshnik missiles.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky committed to adhering to the EU accession roadmap.

U.S. President Donald Trump asserted on Tuesday that Washington does not need a deal with Iran to acquire the country's enriched uranium. Speaking to reporters, Trump indicated that the U.S. could take the uranium if it wished, stating, "We can take it right now. I don't think they can stop us if we want to, but there's no reason to do so. It's locked down already." He added that the U.S. is closely monitoring Iran's uranium stockpiles.

We can take it right now. I don't think they can stop us if we want to, but there's no reason to do so. It's locked down already.

โ€” Donald TrumpThe U.S. President commented on the possibility of acquiring Iran's enriched uranium.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the need to bolster Russia's air defense systems during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. This comes a day after Ukrainian drone attacks targeted an oil depot and naval base in St. Petersburg. Putin revealed that Moscow is considering expanding the use of its Oreshnik missiles, suggesting they have not yet been utilized to their full potential. Despite these military considerations, Putin reiterated Russia's willingness to pursue a peaceful resolution with Ukraine.

Russia has an air defense system. We need to improve it. Yes, we need to strengthen it and we will do so.

โ€” Vladimir PutinThe Russian President spoke about the necessity of enhancing the country's air defense capabilities.

In related news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed his commitment to the EU accession process. Speaking via video link, Zelensky pledged that Kyiv would follow the outlined roadmap for EU membership talks and fulfill all bloc obligations. He expressed strong expectations for the opening of negotiation rounds in June, stating that Ukraine has completed its part and the next steps depend on the EU. Zelensky highlighted the daily communication with EU officials as crucial for maintaining momentum.

We have a very clear roadmap for these negotiations... We have followed the roadmap and in the coming month we very much expect the opening of the rounds of negotiations that Ukraine has prepared. We have done our part. The next step is up to the EU.

โ€” Volodymyr ZelenskyThe Ukrainian President outlined Ukraine's progress and expectations regarding EU accession talks.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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