The UK and France have agreed to deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached, establishing military hubs to deter future invasions, amid ongoing negotiations on territorial issues and security guarantees, with international support and concerns over Russia's response.
UK and France have signed a declaration of intent to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, aiming to bolster security and support Ukraine's long-term stability, as international negotiations continue amidst tensions over security guarantees and territorial issues.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has invited former U.S. President Trump to visit Ukraine to support efforts to end the war with Russia, amid ongoing peace negotiations and military conflicts, including drone strikes and attacks on infrastructure. Zelenskyy also discussed potential U.S. troop involvement and security guarantees, while emphasizing ongoing diplomatic efforts despite Russian accusations and military actions.
Russia continues to oppose a peace deal with Ukraine that involves ceding Donbas, with Kremlin spokesperson Peskov emphasizing full control of Donbas as necessary. Despite a cordial meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, Trump’s comments favoring Putin’s interests and suggesting Ukraine might lose more territory by force undermine prospects for peace, with critics arguing Trump’s stance hampers negotiations.
President Trump announced that Ukraine and Russia are close to reaching a peace deal after discussions with Zelenskyy and Putin, with significant progress on key issues like security guarantees and territorial disputes, though challenges remain on territory and ceasefire terms. Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming weeks.
Talks between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not result in a breakthrough on a peace deal for Ukraine, highlighting ongoing diplomatic challenges.
M23 rebels in DR Congo claim to be withdrawing from Uvira following US pressure and a peace deal, but the government remains skeptical and calls for verification amid ongoing conflict and displacement.
European countries and the US will provide security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal, but Russia rejects NATO-like guarantees and continues territorial claims, while also launching an information campaign to demonize Europe and downplay Ukrainian counterattacks. Ukraine has recently made some advances, and Russia is conducting ongoing military operations across various fronts, along with targeted drone strikes and information warfare.
The US has offered Ukraine a security guarantee to help facilitate a peace deal with Russia, with Ukrainian leaders expressing appreciation despite ongoing disagreements over territory and Russia's commitment, as Ukrainian and US officials meet in Berlin to discuss ending the war.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov indicated that Russia and Ukraine are close to reaching a diplomatic agreement, with most issues resolved, but key demands like control of Crimea and other territories, as well as NATO troop presence, remain sticking points. Both sides are working with US mediators to secure peace, though Russia remains firm on territorial and security demands.
The EU warns that any peace negotiations with Russia over Ukraine must ensure that Russia, and specifically Putin, are held accountable for war crimes, opposing any amnesty or leniency that could allow Russia to escape prosecution, amidst discussions influenced by Trump's peace proposals.
Thailand has suspended a US-brokered peace agreement with Cambodia following a landmine blast that injured two Thai soldiers, citing unresolved demands and ongoing hostility, amidst ongoing border tensions and unresolved territorial disputes.
Thailand has suspended its border peace deal with Cambodia after soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion, citing ongoing security threats, despite Cambodia's commitment to the agreement aimed at resolving long-standing border clashes.
Israel accused Hamas of violating a peace deal by returning only partial remains of a hostage, Ofir Tzarfati, instead of all the bodies, prompting Israel to consider a response. The situation involves ongoing negotiations, accusations of deception by Hamas, and international concern over the handling of hostage remains in Gaza.