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European leaders hold emergency talks on Ukraine peace efforts

European leaders convened a virtual emergency meeting Tuesday morning to coordinate their response to intensifying U.S.-led peace initiatives, amid unverified Russian claims of a Ukrainian drone attack that threatened to derail diplomatic momentum toward ending the nearly four-year conflict. German......

China conducts largest military drills near Taiwan

China carried out its largest military exercises to date around Taiwan on December 30, launching rockets and deploying warships, bombers, and amphibious assault vessels in maneuvers simulating a blockade of the island. The two-day operation, called “Mission Justice 2025,” involved 130 military......

Russia urges restraint after Trump warns of strike on Iran

The Kremlin called for dialogue and de-escalation on Tuesday following President Donald Trump's warning to Tehran about rebuilding its nuclear and missile programs. Trump stated that Washington would support another strike against Iran if necessary, highlighting rising tensions over the country's......

Poland’s prime minister says Ukraine peace deal could be weeks away

Poland’s prime minister said a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine could be achieved within weeks, offering the most optimistic assessment yet from a European leader as diplomatic efforts intensify to halt a conflict nearing its fourth year. Speaking after a government meeting in Warsaw following......

Multiple triggers behind China's Taiwan drills

China's military exercises around Taiwan stem from several key provocations, including a massive US arms package and pointed remarks from regional leaders. The drills followed Washington's approval of an unprecedented $11 billion weapons deal to Taiwan, featuring $4.05 billion in High Mobility......

Zelenskyy disputes Trump's view on Putin's intentions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sharply contradicted US President Donald Trump's assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin's motives during a recent Fox News interview. Trump, following a meeting with Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, suggested that Putin harbors goodwill......

Trump to receive Israel’s top civic honor for support of Jewish state

Education Minister Yoav Kisch has informed United States President Donald Trump that he will be awarded the Israel Prize next year in recognition of what officials describe as his sustained and far reaching support for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. During a phone call held while Trump met......

Trump’s diplomatic gamble enters decisive phase as fragile truces face global scrutiny

The Trump administration is stepping up its push to position the United States as a central mediator in two of the world’s most entrenched conflicts, holding consecutive talks on the crises in Ukraine and Gaza that will test Washington’s diplomatic influence. Over a 48‑hour span, former......

Trump and Netanyahu meet amid stalled ceasefire and rising Iran tensions

Amid fading hopes for progress in the Gaza ceasefire, former U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday at the Mar-a-Lago estate. The talks focused on reviving the next stage of a U.S.-brokered truce that has struggled to move forward since its launch in October.......

Kremlin insists on Ukrainian withdrawal from Donbas before peace talks can begin

The Kremlin has reaffirmed its condition that Ukraine must withdraw its remaining forces from the Donbas region before any possible peace agreement can be considered, underscoring Moscow’s hardened position as international efforts intensify to end the long-running conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry......

Unresolved territorial disputes stall Ukraine peace efforts

Despite renewed talks between Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow, fundamental differences over territorial control and long-term security guarantees are impeding progress toward a final peace agreement. Although U.S. and Ukrainian officials describe the framework as nearly complete, unresolved issues concerning......

European unity strengthens push for Ukraine peace as talks advance

European leaders reaffirmed their collective support for Ukraine’s peace efforts after a joint call with U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following their meeting at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. The conversation, which included top officials from France, Germany,......

Zelensky presses Trump for half century security pact in peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pressing for United States security guarantees lasting up to 50 years, insisting that any eventual peace deal with Russia must be underpinned by long term commitments that go well beyond what is currently on the table. His position emerged after a meeting with......

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