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Trump to Call Putin and Zelenskyj in Peace Mediation Effort

Trump to Call Putin and Zelenskyj in Peace Mediation Effort

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First, he will call Vladimir Putin. Then Volodymyr Zelenskyj

Putin Silent on Possible Meeting with Ukraine's President

Putin Silent on Possible Meeting with Ukraine's President

3 MIN READ

The Kremlin does not answer the question of whether Vladimir Putin intends to meet Ukraine's president the day after tomorrow. The USA appears to harbor hopes for a personal meeting between the presidents

Trump's Final Offer: Russia Retains Key Ukrainian Territories

Trump's Final Offer: Russia Retains Key Ukrainian Territories

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The USA wants to speed up the negotiations about Russia's invasion war in Ukraine. Ukraine is being pressured to make major concessions

Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

2 MIN READ

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he has doubts about the US's intentions with talks about the Iranian nuclear energy program. Israel repeats threats to stop Iran from gaining access to nuclear weapons and that "a clear path" to fulfill the threat exists

Trump's Envoy Meets with Putin

Trump's Envoy Meets with Putin

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The US envoy Steven Witkoff has met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg

US and Russia Engage in New Talks on Partial Ukraine Ceasefire

US and Russia Engage in New Talks on Partial Ukraine Ceasefire

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USA and Russia held new talks on a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine war on Monday. The negotiations lasted for over twelve hours – and a joint statement from the two countries is expected on Tuesday

Trump urges Putin: Spare Ukrainian lives

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Trump urges Putin: Spare Ukrainian lives

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The US envoy Steven Witkoff has met with Vladimir Putin and then left Moscow, according to Russian sources. President Donald Trump urges his Russian counterpart to spare Ukrainian lives

Zelensky: Won't give up occupied territory

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Zelensky: Won't give up occupied territory

2 MIN READ

Ukraine has said yes – now it's up to Russia, says Donald Trump. A ceasefire in Ukraine seems increasingly close

The Ball is Now in Russia's Court

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The Ball is Now in Russia's Court

3 MIN READ

Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Russia and the country supports an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. This says the US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio

New Meeting: Is Ukraine Making a "Deal" with Trump?

New Meeting: Is Ukraine Making a "Deal" with Trump?

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What can Ukraine imagine losing? And how pressured is Russia? After the scandal meeting at the White House last week – and new, difficult-to-interpret statements from Donald Trump – the USA and Ukraine are making a new attempt to unite at a meeting in Saudi Jeddah.

Silence about two-state solution when Trump receives visit

Silence about two-state solution when Trump receives visit

3 MIN READ

Benjamin Netanyahu wants to get the go-ahead to redraw the map in the Middle East. When Israel's Prime Minister visits Donald Trump in the USA amidst the Gaza ceasefire, a two-state solution no longer seems to be on the table

Mixed reactions to possible Gaza agreement

Mixed reactions to possible Gaza agreement

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Mediators in the Gaza War say, as they have several times before, that significant progress has been made in the negotiations for a ceasefire. Right-wing extremist forces in Israel's government are warning against the agreement

Trump appoints Musk as efficiency chief

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Trump appoints Musk as efficiency chief

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The USA's incoming president Donald Trump is letting billionaire Elon Musk lead a new department that will streamline the government apparatus. "This will send shockwaves through the system", Musk announces