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Ukraine and Russia: New Exchange of 103 Prisoners from Each Side

Kyiv and Moscow conducted a new prisoner exchange on Wednesday, involving 103 individuals from each side. While discussions aimed at ending the conflict remain stalled, these humanitarian operations are one of the few tangible results of contacts between the two countries. 206 Prisoners Involved in the......

United Nations welcomes Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and calls for lasting peace

The United Nations has welcomed the recently announced three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, while urging both sides to work toward a comprehensive and lasting peace agreement. In a statement released through his spokesperson, Antonio Guterres praised the temporary truce and expressed support......

Zelensky announces next Ukraine peace talks likely in United States soon

President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed Thursday that the next round of trilateral peace negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States will probably occur on American soil in the near future. The announcement follows two days of US-mediated talks in the United Arab Emirates that secured a......

Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 314 prisoners in Abu Dhabi talks

U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian delegations reached an agreement Thursday to exchange 314 prisoners of war, the first such swap in five months and a tangible outcome from ongoing peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff announced the deal on X, stating that "this result came......

Putin meets UAE president ahead of Ukraine settlement talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Kremlin on Thursday for high-level discussions timed strategically before the next round of Ukraine peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates has solidified its role as a pivotal neutral mediator......

Israel warns of renewed conflict as Gaza truce faces challenges

Israel has issued a stern warning to resume military action in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold the terms of a fragile US-brokered ceasefire. The ceasefire, which began earlier this week, facilitated the exchange of hostages and prisoners but now faces new obstacles. Hostage exchanges and rising tensions Israel’s......

Cécile Kohler’s sister remains cautious despite hope for release in Iran

Paris – The family of Cécile Kohler, a 40-year-old French teacher imprisoned in Iran since May 2022, expressed cautious optimism on Thursday after French President Emmanuel Macron spoke of a “solid prospect” for the release of French detainees in the country. Kohler and her......

Netanyahu explores alternatives with U.S. to recover hostages in Gaza

Israel and the United States are exploring new strategies to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The announcement follows a breakdown in ongoing negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt. Netanyahu stated, “Together......

Intensified strikes and prisoner swaps mark day 1,186 of Russia-Ukraine war

As of Sunday, May 25, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached its 1,186th day, marked by deadly attacks and significant diplomatic moves. In a widespread overnight offensive, Russian forces launched strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas, killing at least four people and injuring 16 others, including......