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Or sign-in if you have an account.Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on July 28, 2026. Photo by - /GPO/AFP via Getty ImagesIsraeli President Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday in separate, closed-door working meetings.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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In an interview with Fox & Friends, Trump said he doesn’t “need Bibi (Netanyahu’s nickname) to tell me that. Bibi’s telling me that because he wants me to stay involved.”Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againNetanyahu was expected to provide intelligence to Trump that Iran is building up its nuclear facilities ​at Pickaxe Mountain and is lying about wanting a peace deal, reported the ​New York Post on Monday, citing a source in Jerusalem.Trump announced Friday the pausing of U.S. airstrikes against Iran, a shift aimed at giving diplomacy a chance. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy’s case to bolster support for Ukraine has been boosted by a series of drone-strike successes inside Russia and one on an Iranian ship in Caspian Sea, reports CNBC.Zelenskyy’s closed-door meeting with Trump came as the U.S. Congress has made a renewed push to tighten sanctions on Moscow. The Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday evening on legislation championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, targeting Russia and countries that continue to buy its energy exports.Both Netanyahu and Zelenskyy are attending Graham’s funeral on Tuesday. He was a staunch supporter of both countries and their respective war efforts.The intent of the bipartisan measure, reports CNBC, is to impose tariffs on goods from some of the largest buyers of Russian oil and natural gas, such as China and India. It would also sanction Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, as well as political and military officials, financial institutions and major energy projects. After Graham’s funeral on Tuesday, Zelenskyy is expected to meet with senators involved in the legislative push. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump posing for a photo during their meeting in Washington on July 28. Photo by HANDOUT /UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SEROn Saturday, Kyiv attacked an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea. Tehran said it resulted in the death of one Iranian sailor and injured several others. Iran has threatened retaliation, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying on social media that the attack “CANNOT GO UNANSWERED.”Zelenskyy said on X that Ukraine had “achieved very strong results with long‑range strikes in the Caspian Sea – including vessels used in military cargo shipments involving Iran, as well as a warship.” Russia has been using Iranian-designed drones in its war on Ukraine, reports CNBC. Zelensky said in March that more than 200 Ukrainian military experts had been sent to the Middle East to help defend allies against Iranian drones. Ukraine has also secured defence deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, all focused on countering Iranian missile and drone threats.The United States has also turned to Ukraine for help with drones and with drone interceptors, in particular for the war on Iran.Zelensky was expected to push for more U.S. help with weapons, particularly air defence, reports The New York Times. This month, Russia fired 117 at Ukrainian cities, according to New York Times data.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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