Peace | The Defense Post

May- 2025 -

20 May

Taiwan Says ‘Willing’ to Talk to China as Island Boosts Defenses

Taiwan is prepared to talk to China as equals but it will continue to build up its defenses, the island's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday as he marked his first year in office.

Apr- 2025 -

29 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Putin Orders Three-Day Truce Amid New US Warnings

President Putin ordered a three-day truce with Ukraine to coincide with Moscow's World War II commemorations next month that his Ukrainian rival slammed as an "attempt at manipulation."

29 April

Seven soldiers from the Army of North Macedonia are seen pointing their rifles at something out of frame to the left. They are all wearing brown camo fatigues.

Juster Domingo

EU to Send $17M Defense Package to North Macedonia

The EU is sending a $17.1-million assistance measure to North Macedonia to strengthen its defense capacities and operational readiness.

24 April

UK Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales is seen leaving Portsmouth Naval Base. 11 people bid farewell in the foreground, waving UK flags.

Juster Domingo

UK Carrier Strike Group Begins Eight-Month Operation Highmast

The UK Royal Navy's Carrier Strike Group has departed on an eight-month deployment to "maintain security and freedom."

Mar- 2025 -

15 March

Staff Writer With AFP

White House Says Hamas Making ‘Very Bad Bet’ in Gaza Talks

The White House accused Hamas of making "entirely impractical" demands and stalling on a deal to release a US-Israeli hostage.

12 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Backs 30-Day Ceasefire With Russia as US Ends Aid Freeze

Ukraine on Tuesday backed a US proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the US in turn agreeing to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing.

Feb- 2025 -

25 February

Ukrainian soldiers on top of an armored vehicle

Joshua Grunske

Ukraine, Russia, and the West: Confronting Fear to Find a Path to Peace

Fear and ignorance, fueled by historical grievances, drive the Ukraine conflict, and only through dialogue and pragmatic compromises can peace be achieved.

25 February

Senegalese soldiers members of ECOWAS forces (Economic Community of West African States) patrol in Barra, on January 22, 2017.

Staff Writer With AFP

Senegal, Separatist Casamance Rebels Sign Peace Accord

Senegal's new government and pro-independence Casamance rebels in the country's south have signed an "important agreement" aimed at bringing definitive peace to a region that has endured four decades of conflict, broadcaster RTS said Monday.

23 February