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White House calls for deeper US-Russia-Ukraine talks as peace framework faces hurdles

White House calls for deeper US-Russia-Ukraine talks as peace framework faces hurdles

Washington — The White House said Tuesday that further trilateral talks among the United States, Russia and Ukraine are required after recent diplomatic sessions produced technical progress but left major political questions unresolved. Officials described the latest round of consultations as constructive yet incomplete, underscoring the administration’s view that only

U.S. and Russia Narrow Gaps in Abu Dhabi Talks as Ukraine Peace Push Gains Momentum

U.S. and Russia Narrow Gaps in Abu Dhabi Talks as Ukraine Peace Push Gains Momentum

Abu Dhabi - Senior U.S. and Russian delegations met in the United Arab Emirates in a series of discreet sessions aimed at testing elements of a U.S. peace proposal and exploring practical steps to reduce violence and stabilize front lines, officials and participants said. The talks followed earlier

Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi ease tensions but leave Taiwan dispute unresolved

Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi ease tensions but leave Taiwan dispute unresolved

Washington — President Trump held separate calls with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday in a bid to cool a diplomatic flareup over Taiwan, but officials and analysts said the conversations produced limited progress on the core dispute and are unlikely to resolve the underlying

European leaders press for revisions after reported U.S.-Ukraine peace framework advances

European leaders press for revisions after reported U.S.-Ukraine peace framework advances

Geneva — European leaders reacted with cautious optimism and firm demands on Monday after reports that U.S. and Ukrainian officials had made progress on a draft peace framework, saying any agreement must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty, include enforceable guarantees and place Kyiv at the center of negotiations. The initial disclosures

Western leaders urge revisions to U.S. Ukraine peace plan amid G20 unease

Western leaders urge revisions to U.S. Ukraine peace plan amid G20 unease

Johannesburg — Western leaders meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit said Saturday that the U.S. draft peace plan for Ukraine needs further work, signaling broad concerns in Europe about elements seen as favorable to Russia and stressing that any settlement must be negotiated with Ukraine at the center.

U.S. and Russia Reportedly Draft Secret Ukraine Peace Plan as Kyiv Faces Fresh Diplomatic Pressure

U.S. and Russia Reportedly Draft Secret Ukraine Peace Plan as Kyiv Faces Fresh Diplomatic Pressure

Kyiv — Reports that the United States and Russia have quietly crafted a detailed 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine have thrust Kyiv into a fresh crisis, prompting frantic diplomatic outreach, political turbulence and alarm among Western allies who say any settlement must include Ukraine at the table. The plan, first disclosed

U.S.-Saudi $1 Trillion Pledge and F-35 Talks Face Lengthy Hurdles

U.S.-Saudi $1 Trillion Pledge and F-35 Talks Face Lengthy Hurdles

Washington — Major pledges announced during the recent U.S.-Saudi meetings, including a headline-grabbing $1 trillion investment commitment and discussion of advanced arms sales such as F-35 fighters, have injected fresh momentum into bilateral ties but remain far from finalized deals. Administration officials and Saudi interlocutors framed the announcements as