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EU addresses the suffering of abducted children

The intense diplomacy currently underway around Ukraine also raises the vexed issue of Russia's large-scale abduction of Ukrainian children.

"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"

Only Ukraine can decide on its defense. And all issues of sanctions and frozen assets require the EU to be on board, say EU leaders after an extraordinary summit.

Trump opens up for changes to peace proposal

Ukraine and the United States meet in Switzerland for talks on the US peace plan proposal. European leaders emphasize that borders must not be changed by force. President Donald Trump also opens up for changes to the draft.

EU and African Union Leaders to Convene in Angola This Autumn

Ousted Gabon Leader Ali Bongo Resurfaces in Angola

Rebels pull out of peace talks in Congo-Kinshasa

The Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 is withdrawing from the planned peace talks with the government of Congo-Kinshasa. The reason is said to be new international sanctions that are considered to undermine the dialogue.

Demands for ceasefire ahead of talks in Congo-Kinshasa

Angola's President João Lourenço – who is meddling in the conflict in eastern Congo-Kinshasa – is calling for a ceasefire ahead of the peace talks that begin next week.

Attempt at Peace Talks on Eastern Congo-Kinshasa