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Trump to Call Putin and Zelenskyj in Peace Mediation Effort

First, he will call Vladimir Putin. Then Volodymyr Zelenskyj.

Trump to Call Putin and Zelenskyj in Peace Mediation Effort

Putin Silent on Possible Meeting with Ukraine's President

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.

Putin Silent on Possible Meeting with Ukraine's President

Trump's Final Offer: Russia Retains Key Ukrainian Territories

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

Trump's Final Offer: Russia Retains Key Ukrainian Territories

Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

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.

Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

Trump's Envoy Meets with Putin

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

Trump's Envoy Meets with Putin

US and Russia Engage in New Talks on Partial Ukraine Ceasefire

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.

US and Russia Engage in New Talks on Partial Ukraine Ceasefire

Trump urges Putin: Spare Ukrainian lives

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.

Trump urges Putin: Spare Ukrainian lives

Zelensky: Won't give up occupied territory

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

Zelensky: Won't give up occupied territory

The Ball is Now in Russia's Court

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.

The Ball is Now in Russia's Court

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

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. .

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

Silence about two-state solution when Trump receives visit

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.

Silence about two-state solution when Trump receives visit

Mixed reactions to possible Gaza agreement

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.

Mixed reactions to possible Gaza agreement

Trump appoints Musk as efficiency chief

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.

Trump appoints Musk as efficiency chief