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The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was serious about negotiating a settlement to end the war in Ukraine as high-level talks began in Saudi Arabia, and that Russia would prefer to achieve all its aims peacefully. Putin sent Russia’s army into Ukraine in 2022. He has repeatedly said he is ready to discuss an end to the war that reflects the reality on the ground, where advancing Russian forces now control nearly a fifth of Ukrainian territory. Western intelligence, European leaders and former U.S. president Joe Biden have repeatedly asserted that they do not think Putin…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Tuesday that Russia and the US have agreed to resolve issues concerning their diplomatic missions “once and for all.” Speaking after a meeting in the Saudi capital Riyadh, Lavrov said Moscow and Washington have decided to appoint ambassadors as soon as possible and work toward eliminating obstacles affecting the functioning of their embassies. The bilateral talks, aimed at normalizing diplomatic operations, also focused on ending the war in Ukraine and exploring future cooperation on geopolitical and economic matters. He also said the US will soon announce its representative for discussions on the Ukraine conflict,…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday said Türkiye will be an ideal host for possible upcoming meetings between Russia, Ukraine and the US to end the three-year-long war between Moscow and Kyiv. The Turkish president, addressing a joint press conference with visiting Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelesnkyy in Ankara, said Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty are Türkiye’s sine qua non. Erdoğan said during his meeting with Zelenskyy he underlined that Ankara will provide all kind of support to have negotiations that end in lasting peace. The war, which has caused many “innocent deaths” and enormous destruction, “must end now,” Erdoğan…
Pro-Palestinian activists in London, UK, have splashed the BBC headquarters with red paint, alleging the broadcasting company has pro-Israeli bias in its coverage of the Gaza conflict. Members of the group “Palestine Action” targeted the British broadcaster, accusing them of pro-Israeli bias in their reporting on the Palestinian people and Gaza, and of covering up war crimes. The exterior of the BBC building on Portland Place was daubed with red paint, symbolizing the blood of those who have died in Palestine. In a written statement, the group said the BBC misrepresents the events in Gaza and downplays Israel’s war crimes.…
The EU will make its own decisions on security and sanctions on Russia rather than following the US’ lead, said a top official of the bloc on Tuesday before a meeting of EU member state finance ministers in Brussels. Valdis Dombrovskis, EU commissioner for economic affairs, stressed that the EU will continue sanctioning Russia and that work is underway on new measures. Explaining that they will discuss the economic effects of the Russia-Ukraine War at the meeting, Dombrovskis said the EU should increase its defense spending and capabilities and continue to support Ukraine. “We are currently working on ways to…
A just and lasting peace on war in Ukraine is possible, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over a phone call on Tuesday, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said. During the call, in which Erdoğan and Rutte discussed regional and global issues, Erdoğan said Türkiye has been doing its utmost to end the three-year-long war between Ukraine and Russia, and will continue to do its part in the future. During the call, President Erdoğan stressed that Türkiye is doing everything in its power to end the war between Ukraine and Russia and will continue to fulfill its…
The US State Department has removed a statement from its website declaring Washington’s opposition to Taiwan’s independence, prompting a strong response from China. Previously, the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs on the State Department’s website stated that the US opposes “any unilateral changes to the status quo from either side; we do not support Taiwan independence; and we expect cross-Strait differences to be resolved by peaceful means.” However, the updated version, published on Feb. 13, now reads: “We oppose any unilateral changes to the status quo from either side. We expect cross-Strait differences to be resolved by peaceful…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov questioned on Monday whether European countries should be involved in negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement. Speaking at a news conference in Moscow following a meeting with his Serbian counterpart Marko Djuric, Lavrov noted that Europe had previously taken part in peace efforts in Ukraine, though with questionable intentions. The minister recalled that in 2014, when the opposition ousted then-President Viktor Yanukovich, and again in 2015, when France and Germany acted as guarantors of the Minsk agreements, the EU represented the West at the negotiation table on the crisis resolution. “Those were their opportunities to contribute…
Senior officials from the US administration are set to meet top Russian officials to start Ukraine peace talks, according to a report on Saturday. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for the discussions with senior Russian officials, CNN reported, citing sources. According to one source, the meeting is set to take place in the coming days. Trump on Wednesday, after speaking to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, said they agreed to “immediately” start negotiations to end the three-year-long war in Ukraine. He also…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that the release of another three Israeli captives in Gaza was made possible by US President Donald Trump’s “clear and direct” statements. Hundreds of Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons after the release of the Israeli captives under the deal between Israel and Hamas. In a statement, Netanyahu’s office said Hamas had attempted to breach the ceasefire agreement, “creating a false crisis with baseless allegations.” “We are working in full coordination with the United States to secure the swift return of all hostages—both the living and the fallen—and are fully prepared for…