Peace Talks
Trump Says Ukraine’s Inclusion in Peace Talks Crucial
Following a video conference between US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Germany, Finland, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and the European Union, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine’s inclusion in peace talks regarding the Russia-Ukraine war is imperative. The discussion centered on the ongoing conflict before Trump’s scheduled meeting with Russian […]
Putin Still Holds Sway Over Trump, Winning Great-Power Bilateral Summit
Despite Ukraine’s efforts to recalibrate its strategy for dealing with the Trump administration, Vladimir Putin appears to have emerged as the dominant force in the relationship between the Russian president and Donald Trump. The upcoming summit in Alaska, scheduled for August 15, has been marked by confusion and chaos, with unclear details about the format […]
Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska for Ukraine Peace Talks
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska on August 15 to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Trump announced the meeting after a deadline he imposed on Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire passed without any new commitments. “We are going to have a […]
Trump Says Witkoff’s Meeting With Putin Was “highly Productive”
The United States and Russia are locked in a standoff, with President Donald Trump warning Moscow of severe economic sanctions if it fails to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 6, 2025, in an attempt to broker a peace deal. […]
Putin-Witkoff Meeting Ends with “Useful and Constructive” Talks
The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff has concluded after nearly three hours of discussion. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, the talks were deemed “useful and constructive.” Ushakov, a former Russian ambassador to the US, revealed that Russia “received some signals from Trump” and “sent some signals” in response, […]
US Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin in Russia for Ukraine War Talks
United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, just days before the White House’s deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or face economic penalties. The Kremlin reported that the meeting “focused on various aspects of the Ukrainian settlement,” without providing further details. This […]
Hezbollah Reiterates Resistance to Israel Amid Disarmament Talks
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has made it clear that the armed Lebanese group will not lay down its weapons under Israeli fire. In a televised speech, Qassem emphasized that the strategy should not be a timeline to disarm and that resistance to Israel must be discussed in national consensus. “The resistance is fine, strong and […]
Trump to Host Armenia and Azerbaijan Leaders for Peace Talks
United States President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for peace talks at the White House, a US official said. The official told the Reuters news agency on Tuesday that there is a possibility a framework for a peace agreement could be announced at Friday’s meeting in Washington, DC. The leaders […]
North Korea Rejects South Korea’s Peace Overtures
North Korea has made it clear that it has no interest in any policy or proposals for reconciliation from South Korea. Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a senior ruling party official, expressed this sentiment in response to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s peace overtures. According […]
Russia Downplays Expectations for Ukraine Peace Talks
Russia has tempered expectations for a breakthrough in upcoming peace talks with Ukraine, scheduled to take place in Istanbul. Despite Ukraine’s recent offer for new peace talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed skepticism about achieving significant progress. “We don’t have any reason to hope for some miraculous breakthroughs,” Peskov told reporters, adding that such outcomes […]