Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway

Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway

After nearly 23 months of conflict, Hamas has accepted a new 60‑day ceasefire proposal, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and backed by the United States. Under the agreement, half of the Israeli hostages currently held in Gaza would be released in exchange for a temporary halt to hostilities and the release of some Palestinian prisoners. Ceasefire […]

Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington Following U.S.–Russia Summit

Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington Following U.S.–Russia Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington, D.C. on Monday for a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, both leaders confirmed on Friday. The announcement comes just one day after Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, where the two leaders discussed efforts to broker a resolution to the ongoing […]

Trump Putin Leave Alaska Summit Without Ukraine Deal: Zelensky Talks in the Works

Trump, Putin Leave Alaska Summit Without Ukraine Deal: Zelensky Talks in the Works

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their high-stakes meeting in Alaska on Friday without securing a concrete agreement on ending the war in Ukraine, though both leaders signaled progress toward future negotiations. “There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” President Trump said during a post-summit statement, adding that further discussions would […]

Trump Paves Way for Putin–Zelenskyy Peace Talks Tomorrow

Trump Paves Way for Putin–Zelenskyy Peace Talks Tomorrow

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a major diplomatic development, stating that he is actively working to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the table for direct peace talks scheduled for tomorrow. Speaking at the Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska, President Trump expressed optimism that progress can be made in resolving […]

Russia Dismisses EU Diplomacy on Ukraine as ‘Insignificant’

Russia Dismisses EU Diplomacy on Ukraine as ‘Insignificant’

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday criticized ongoing European Union diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine, labeling them as “insignificant” and ineffective. In a sharply worded statement, the Ministry accused the EU of failing to present any serious proposals capable of influencing Kyiv’s position or moving the sides closer to […]

Zelenskyy Urges ‘Lasting Peace,’ Not Just a Ceasefire, After High-Level Talks in UK

Zelenskyy Urges ‘Lasting Peace,’ Not Just a Ceasefire, After High-Level Talks in UK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a “real, lasting peace” in Ukraine, not merely a “pause in the killings,” following a high-level meeting with U.S. and European officials held in the United Kingdom. Zelenskyy described the meeting as “constructive,” noting that it reaffirmed the shared commitment of Ukraine’s allies to achieving a peace agreement […]

Zelenskiy Urges Seat at Table as Trump-Putin Diplomacy Looms

Zelenskiy Urges Seat at Table as Trump-Putin Diplomacy Looms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has insisted that Ukraine must be included in any future diplomatic negotiations involving former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that decisions made without Kyiv would be “stillborn.” As international speculation grows over potential backchannel diplomacy between Trump and Putin, European leaders have echoed Zelenskiy’s concerns, emphasizing […]

Ukraine Proposes New Round of Peace Talks with Russia

Ukraine Proposes New Round of Peace Talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday that his government has formally proposed a new round of direct peace talks with Russia, renewing efforts to end the ongoing war that has gripped Eastern Europe for over three years. According to Zelenskyy, Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, extended the invitation to […]

Thailand and Cambodia to Ease Border Tensions After Fatal Clash

Thailand and Cambodia to Ease Border Tensions After Fatal Clash

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to return their troops to previously agreed border positions following a fatal clash that left one Cambodian soldier dead, both governments confirmed Sunday. The Cambodian Ministry of Defence said the incident occurred on May 28 in an undemarcated area along the shared border, prompting an immediate military buildup on both […]

Zelensky Demands 30-Day Ceasefire from Russia with Backing from U.S. and European Leaders

Zelensky Demands 30-Day Ceasefire from Russia with Backing from U.S. and European Leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has formally demanded a 30-day unconditional ceasefire from Russia, backed by key Western allies including the United States, in a renewed push to halt the war and pave the way for peace negotiations. The ceasefire proposal, scheduled to begin on May 12, was announced after a high-level summit in Kyiv between […]