Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, during a phone call, called for the continuation of direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv and discussed the idea of raising the level of these talks.
Macron Suggests Geneva Hosts Putin-Zelensky Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron suggested Geneva could play host to a peace summit between Russian and Ukrainian leaders Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, who look set to meet after separate talks with US President Donald Trump. Speaking after he and other European leaders joined the Ukrainian president at the White House on Monday, Macron said the announced Zelensky-Putin summit would be held in Europe.
Trump Begins Planning for Putin-Zelensky Meeting
US President Donald Trump said he has begun preparations to hold a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. He assured that the United States will support European security guarantees aimed at preventing Moscow from invading its neighbor again in the future once the current conflict ends.
Hamas Accepts New Gaza Truce Plan
Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior member of the group said, after a fresh diplomatic push to end more than 22 months of war. Mediators Egypt and Qatar, backed by the United States, have struggled to secure a lasting truce in the conflict, which has triggered a dire humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. But after receiving a new proposal from mediators, Hamas was ready for talks.
Trump Hails ‘Big Progress on Russia’
US President Trump Sunday hailed "big progress" on Russia, days after meeting his counterpart from that country, Vladimir Putin, in Alaska.
Witkoff: Trump, Putin Agreed to Security Guarantees for Ukraine
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed on "robust security guarantees" for Ukraine during their summit in Alaska.
Israeli Military Approves Plan for Next Phase of War in Gaza
The Israeli military today approved a plan for the next phase of the war in Gaza, emphasizing the focus on Gaza City with the goal of "eliminating" Hamas.
Polls Open in Bolivia’s Presidential Election
Bolivians headed to the polls Sunday in presidential and congressional elections marked by a deep economic crisis that has seen the left implode and the right eyeing its first shot at power in 20 years.
European Leaders to Join Zelensky on Washington Trip on Monday
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that European leaders will accompany Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington tomorrow for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. "This afternoon, I will welcome Zelensky in Brussels," Ursula von der Leyen wrote on X, adding: "I will join the meeting with President Trump and other European leaders in the White House tomorrow.
Russia Calls European Diplomacy Over Ukraine ‘Insignificant’
Russia on Wednesday described European diplomatic consultations with Ukraine as “insignificant” ahead of a planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.