Keywords: Peace talks


Rubio says no clear path to Ukraine peace talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there currently appears to be no clear path toward a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine, while stressing that Washington remains willing to contribute to efforts aimed at ending the conflict. In an interview with Greek newspaper Kathimerini during his......

Washington weighs trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine by late October

The United States is considering a new diplomatic initiative aimed at bringing Russia and Ukraine into the same negotiating framework, with technical-level trilateral talks potentially taking place before the end of October, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday. The proposal would mark......

Why European calls for a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine are growing

European leaders are increasingly placing diplomacy and the prospect of a negotiated settlement at the center of their public messaging on the war in Ukraine, as the conflict enters another prolonged phase and governments face growing domestic pressure over its economic and political costs. The Wall......

Trump raises pressure on Iran as Washington weighs deal or further escalation

US President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric toward Iran, saying Washington faces a choice between reaching an agreement with Tehran and taking further military action as diplomatic efforts struggle to produce a breakthrough. Speaking amid heightened tensions between the two countries, Trump......

UN chief urges renewed Ukraine peace talks after US diplomatic visits

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed hope that recent diplomatic efforts by senior US envoys in Russia and Ukraine could help revive negotiations aimed at ending the war and securing an immediate ceasefire. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Tuesday that Guterres......

UN backs diplomatic efforts as US envoys pursue talks on Russia-Ukraine war

The United Nations has voiced support for ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a negotiated settlement to the war between Russia and Ukraine, following recent meetings involving senior US representatives in Moscow and Kyiv. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António......

EU calls for de-escalation and renewed peace talks with Iran

The European Union has called for renewed diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful settlement with Iran, while stressing its readiness to take additional measures to protect its security and strategic interests, particularly freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued on Monday......

South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung calls for dialogue with North Korea to end war and curb nuclear ambitions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called on North Korea to return to direct dialogue, urging both sides to work toward formally ending the conflict that has kept the Korean Peninsula technically at war for more than seven decades. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s......

Russia says it is open to discussing constructive U.S. proposals on Ukraine

Russia has reaffirmed its willingness to examine any constructive proposals put forward by the United States that could contribute to a political settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, signaling that diplomatic dialogue remains possible despite ongoing tensions. Speaking during a press briefing, a representative......