MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow was prepared to end the war in Ukraine immediately if it received firm security guarantees. However, he reiterated long-standing demands, including Ukraine abandoning its Nato ambitions and ceding all territories claimed by Russia. Read More: Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end […]
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Pakistan and Afghanistan revive peace talks in Saudi Arabia
Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban held fresh peace talks in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, agreeing to maintain a ceasefire. The talks aim to ease tensions after deadly border clashes in October. Officials said both sides remain open to further meetings for a positive outcome. The talks follow previous efforts in Qatar and Turkey, where a ceasefire […]
Kremlin stresses peace, calls Zelenskiy’s government invalid
Russia says it wants to move toward peace in Ukraine, despite calling President Volodymyr Zelenskiy illegitimate. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement on Friday. Officials emphasized that Russia’s position does not preclude future negotiations. President Vladimir Putin claims Zelenskiy’s term has expired, questioning the legitimacy of Ukraine’s leadership. The Kremlin insists it remains open […]
Russia warns against concessions as US envoy plans Ukraine peace talks
MOSCOW: Russia will make no major concessions on a peace plan for Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday, following the leak of a call in which US envoy Steve Witkoff advised Moscow on how to present a proposal to former President Donald Trump. Witkoff is expected to travel to Moscow next week to […]
Trump sends envoy to Moscow as Ukraine peace push faces skepticism
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is dispatching his envoy, Steve Witkoff, to Moscow next week for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Washington attempts to finalise a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that only “a few remaining points of disagreement” […]
Ukraine president says “real peace” possible with US plan
Kyiv/Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed willingness to engage with the United States on a draft plan to end the war with Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine seeks a “real and worthy peace” that protects its sovereignty and citizens. The leaked US-Russia draft plan proposes Kyiv cede parts of Donetsk, limit its military to 600,000 […]
Turkey steps in to end Pakistan-Afghanistan talks deadlock
ANKARA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced that key Turkish ministers will visit Pakistan this week to help resolve the deadlock in Pakistan-Afghanistan negotiations. The delegation will include Turkey’s foreign minister, defense minister, and intelligence chief, who will hold talks with Pakistani officials on reviving the stalled peace dialogue. According to Turkish news […]
Khawaja Asif: India waging proxy war from Afghan soil
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed India is supporting the Afghan Taliban to conduct a low-intensity war against Pakistan from Afghan soil. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, he said evidence shows ties between New Delhi and Taliban elements operating in Afghanistan. Asif warned that Pakistan would respond strongly if Afghan territory is used to launch […]
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban to revive Istanbul talks for peace
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have agreed to resume stalled peace talks in Istanbul to “give peace another chance.” According to state media, both sides accepted the host countries’ request to continue discussions after earlier negotiations ended without results. The Pakistani delegation, which had been preparing to return home, will now extend its stay to […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Reach Key Understanding to Combat Cross-Border Terrorism: Khawaja Asif
LAHORE: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a crucial understanding to jointly combat the growing threat of terrorism along their shared border, following mediation by Qatar and Turkey. پاکستان اور افغانستان کے مابین سیز فائر کا معاہدہ طے پاگیا۔ پاکستان کی سرزمین پہ افغانستان سے دھشت گردی کا سلسلہ فی […]