Peace Talks

US Expects Russia to Present Ukraine Ceasefire Terms Within Days

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he expected Russia within days to present broad outlines for a ceasefire with Ukraine that would let Washington assess if Moscow is serious about peace.

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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.

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Zelensky Slams US Lack of Response to Putin Truce Rejection

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky lamented the lack of a US response to Russia's refusal to agree to “a full, unconditional ceasefire."

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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.

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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.

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Ukraine to Propose Sky and Sea Ceasefire at Saudi Talks With US

Kyiv will propose an aerial and naval ceasefire with Russia during talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia.

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Colombian Guerrillas Warn of ‘Total War’ as Peace Plan Falters

Commanders from Colombia's National Liberation Army guerrilla group have vowed to repel a government counteroffensive in the country's northeast, warning that years of "total peace" risk turning into "total war."

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US Proposes Ukraine UN Text Omitting Mention of Occupied Territory: Diplomats

The United States proposed Friday a United Nations resolution on the Ukraine conflict that omitted any mention of Kyiv's occupied territory.

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Zelensky Says Trump has Succumbed to Russian ‘Disinformation’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Donald Trump was living in a Russian "disinformation" bubble.

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Zelensky Slams US-Russia Talks, Urges ‘Fair’ Negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized US-Russia talks for excluding Kyiv, saying efforts to end the war must be "fair" and involve European countries including Turkey.

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