Keywords: Peace talks


No breakthrough expected in Ukraine peace talks this week, says German Chancellor

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday that despite some progress in recent discussions on a revised version of US President Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace proposal, a major breakthrough remains unlikely this week. Speaking on the sidelines of the EU–Africa summit in Angola, Merz confirmed......

US and Ukraine demand peace deal that preserves Kyiv’s sovereignty

Washington and Kyiv have emphasized that any agreement to end the ongoing war with Russia must fully respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, following what were described as “constructive” talks in Geneva involving US, Ukrainian, and European officials. The discussions, which focused on a US-proposed......

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse amid growing tensions

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed after a week of tense negotiations in Turkey, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown. The failure of the discussions raises fears of a renewed conflict after a fragile, month-long ceasefire between the two countries. According......

Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks end without agreement, Pakistan says

ISLAMABAD — Peace talks aimed at securing a long-term truce between Afghanistan and Pakistan concluded in Istanbul without a “workable solution,” Pakistan’s information minister said on Wednesday, marking a setback for regional stability after deadly border......

Hamas outlines ceasefire terms as new talks resume in Egypt

As indirect peace talks between Israel and Hamas resumed in Egypt, the Palestinian movement presented its core demands for a lasting ceasefire, seeking to end the devastating conflict in Gaza. The negotiations, mediated by Egypt and the United States, follow a renewed American proposal, supported by......

Kremlin rejects European troop deployment in Ukraine peace talks

The Kremlin declared on Wednesday that it is “unfavorable” to the possible deployment of European troops in Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement, underscoring the deep divisions that continue to hinder negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. While diplomatic efforts have intensified......

DR Congo and M23 remain engaged in Doha peace talks, Says Qatar

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed group continue to participate actively in ongoing peace talks in Doha, Qatar, despite missing the deadline to finalize a comprehensive peace agreement, Qatari mediators said Tuesday. “The two parties are engaged positively, and we are working......

Zelensky says US and Europe preparing security pact for Ukraine

Ukraine’s Western partners will formalize security guarantees for Kyiv within the next ten days in order to prevent any future Russian aggression if a peace deal is reached with Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday in Washington. “Security guarantees will likely be agreed......

Draft peace agreement shared with Kinshasa and M23, says Qatari official

A draft peace agreement has been shared with both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the armed group M23 ahead of a new round of negotiations, a Qatari official confirmed on Sunday. The official, who is closely involved in the mediation efforts, stated that Doha is preparing to host......