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US Seeks Control of Key Ukrainian Gas Pipeline in Negotiations

The negotiations with Russia on a ceasefire in Ukraine "are going pretty well", according to the US President Donald Trump. The US is reported to have come up with new demands towards Ukraine: control over a key gas pipeline.
US Seeks Control of Key Ukrainian Gas Pipeline in Negotiations

Trump's Envoy: Divide Ukraine "like Berlin"

British and French soldiers could maintain different control zones in Ukraine, suggests US Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg. He compares his idea with how Berlin was divided after the Second World War.
Trump's Envoy: Divide Ukraine "like Berlin"

Iran Nuclear Talks Progress, But Challenges Remain, Says Foreign Minister

The White House describes Saturday's talks with Iran about a new nuclear energy agreement as "a step forward". New negotiations are expected in a week – but according to Iran's Foreign Minister, it "won't be easy" to get an agreement in place.
Iran Nuclear Talks Progress, But Challenges Remain, Says Foreign Minister

Israel Urges US to Dismantle Iran's Nuclear Facilities in New Talks

Iran and the USA will hold "indirect" talks about Iran's nuclear energy program. The USA's delegation is led by the White House's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.
Israel Urges US to Dismantle Iran's Nuclear Facilities in New Talks

Putin's Envoy Signals Upcoming US-Russia Talks

A new contact between Russia and the USA can be taken during the coming week, says Russia's envoy Kirill Dmitrijev to the Russian regime-loyal TV channel Pervyj Kanal, according to Russian news agencies. Kirill Dmitrijev has been involved in previous negotiations with the USA and recently stated that he saw a "positive dynamic" in the relationship between the countries.
Putin's Envoy Signals Upcoming US-Russia Talks

Putin's Envoy Sees Positive Shift in US-Russia Relations

Russia's envoy Kirill Dmitrijev claims that he sees a "positive dynamic" in the relations with the USA after meetings in Washington with Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff. .
Putin's Envoy Sees Positive Shift in US-Russia Relations

Russian Envoy Dmitrijev Meets US Officials in Washington for Talks

Russia's envoy Kirill Dmitrijev has met with American officials in Washington. The visit takes place simultaneously as the USA continues to pressure Russia and Ukraine to reach a ceasefire in the Ukraine war.
Russian Envoy Dmitrijev Meets US Officials in Washington for Talks

Russian Envoy Dmitrijev Eyes Washington Visit for Key Talks

Russia's envoy Kirill Dmitrijev is expected to visit the USA this week, reports CNN with reference to several sources. The Kremlin headquarters confirms that it "may be possible".
Russian Envoy Dmitrijev Eyes Washington Visit for Key Talks

US Officials Discuss Yemen Strike in Leaked Chat with Journalist

A journalist was mistakenly added to a chat where a forthcoming attack on Yemen was being discussed. In the chat, there were individuals who, by all accounts, were the most powerful in the USA within security policy – including, among others, the defense minister, foreign minister, CIA chief, and vice president.
US Officials Discuss Yemen Strike in Leaked Chat with Journalist

Zelensky Urges Pressure on Putin as US Mediates Ukraine Talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says ahead of the meeting about the war in Ukraine that Russia must be "pressed" to stop its invasion. The Kremlin is toning down expectations of a quick solution at the meeting in Saudi Arabia where the USA is mediating.
Zelensky Urges Pressure on Putin as US Mediates Ukraine Talks

US Envoy Praises Putin as a Leader and Friend of Trump

Russia's Vladimir Putin is a "great leader" who prayed for Donald Trump's health after he was shot in the ear last year. This is stated by the US envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin.
US Envoy Praises Putin as a Leader and Friend of Trump

New talks about ceasefire on Sunday

The USA is holding new talks over the weekend to reach a ceasefire in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, says envoy Steve Witkoff to Fox News. But the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas emphasizes that Russia apparently does not want to lay down its arms.
New talks about ceasefire on Sunday

Disagreement over Trump and Putin's conversation: "Playing games"

USA and Russia seem to disagree on what the presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed on during Tuesday's phone call about the Ukraine war. Germany accuses Russia of playing games.
Disagreement over Trump and Putin's conversation: "Playing games"

Expert: Putin knows he must give Trump an answer

Today's phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin marks a critical turning point in the negotiations on ceasefire, says Russia expert Mark Galeotti. After today, we will have a significantly clearer picture of where the Russians stand.
Expert: Putin knows he must give Trump an answer

Kremlin confirms: Putin to talk to Trump

USA's President Donald Trump says that he will talk to his Russian colleague Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine on Tuesday. The Russian power center Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitrij Peskov confirms that the phone call will take place.
Kremlin confirms: Putin to talk to Trump

USA Envoy: Trump-Putin Talks This Week

The US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff says that Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss Ukraine during the coming week. > The two presidents will have a really good and positive conversation during the week, predicts Witkoff in an interview with CNN.
USA Envoy: Trump-Putin Talks This Week

Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"

The US Secretary of State Macro Rubio has spoken with his Russian counterpart Sergej Lavrov. The two discussed "the next step to follow up on the recent meetings in Saudi Arabia and agreed to continue working to restore communication between the US and Russia", the American Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday local time.
Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"

Kellogg Sidelined After Russian Complaint

Diplomat Keith Kellogg is no longer the US's special envoy to Russia. The former general is now only an envoy to Ukraine, announces President Donald Trump.
Kellogg Sidelined After Russian Complaint

Trump on the 24-hour promise: "I was a bit sarcastic"

USA's President Donald Trump claims that he was "a bit sarcastic" when he promised to put an end to Russia's war in Ukraine within a day. What I meant was that I want to get it resolved, he says in a TV interview.
Trump on the 24-hour promise: "I was a bit sarcastic"

Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

Russia's President Vladimir Putin opens up for a ceasefire – with many side demands. USA's President Trump responds that the overtures are "promising but not complete".
Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

USA and Arab Countries Meet to Discuss Gaza's Future

Representatives from several countries in the Arab world and the US special envoy Steve Witkoff have met to discuss a reconstruction of war-torn Gaza. .
USA and Arab Countries Meet to Discuss Gaza's Future

The Former Elite Soldier Who Has Trump's Ear

He is a seasoned TV commentator who is believed to have Donald Trump's ear and who likened Ukraine's president to a nagging ex-girlfriend. Now, the USA's national security adviser Mike Waltz is about to travel to Saudi Arabia to try to reach an agreement between the USA and Ukraine.
The Former Elite Soldier Who Has Trump's Ear

Sources: Putin ready to discuss ceasefire

Russia is ready to discuss a temporary ceasefire if progress is made towards a final agreement on peace in Ukraine, according to Russian sources. Among other things, they demand an agreement on which countries can contribute to a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
Sources: Putin ready to discuss ceasefire

USA: Egypt's Gaza Plan Not Good Enough for Trump

Egypt's plan for Gaza's future does not meet the standards according to USA's President Donald Trump, announces the American Foreign Ministry. It does not live up to the expectations, says spokesperson Tammy Bruce at a press conference.
USA: Egypt's Gaza Plan Not Good Enough for Trump
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