Britain on Thursday imposed sanctions on several Russian oil companies and Canadian-Pakistani billionaire Murtaza Lakhani. The measures aim to increase pressure on Moscow over the Ukraine war. Authorities targeted 24 individuals and entities, including Russia’s largest remaining unsanctioned oil firms: Tatneft, Russneft, NNK-Oil, and Rusneftegaz. The sanctions are designed to make it harder for Russia […]
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Ceasefire talks on Ukraine gain momentum in Berlin
BERLIN: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a deal on a ceasefire in Ukraine was closer than ever, following high-level talks in Berlin. The discussions come amid people of Ukraine to US pressure to make territorial concessions to Russia. Read More: Zelensky holds urgent talks with US envoys on Ukraine war Washington has offered Nato-style […]
Pakistan pushes for negotiated settlement of Ukraine war
With the nearly four years old Russia-Ukraine conflict raging, Pakistan has urges the parties to “earnestly engage for making meaningful strides towards a mutually acceptable settlement.” “A solution acceptable to all relevant parties, grounded in the UN charter, international law and relevant multilateral agreements is essential to bring peace, which is durable and lasting,” Ambassador […]
Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end Ukraine war
President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow disagrees with parts of a US plan on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war, after talks with US negotiators in the Kremlin. “At times we said that yes, we can discuss this, but to that we can’t agree,” Putin told India Today. He did not name the sticking points. […]
Witkoff, Kushner in Russia: Can U.S. broker a fair peace?
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday to explore ending the Ukraine war. The visit follows Trump’s efforts, including meetings with Zelenskiy and a summit in Alaska. Both sides say talks aim to find a fair and lasting peace. A leaked U.S. draft plan sparked concern among European and […]
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” […]
Deadly drone strikes hit Kharkiv again
Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing four people and injuring several others on Sunday, officials confirmed. The assault struck multiple neighborhoods, causing widespread damage and leaving emergency teams struggling to control the situation. Moreover, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said four people lost their lives, including one victim whose body […]
Canada–France tighten alliance on Ukraine war, Gaza crisis
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the wars in Ukraine and Gaza during a meeting at the G20 summit in South Africa. They reaffirmed their strong support for Kyiv and stressed that any peace deal must include Ukraine, protect its core interests and guarantee its security. Both leaders also committed […]
Pakistan calls for diplomatic efforts towards ceasefire in Ukraine war
Amid escalating attacks and mounting casualties in the war in Ukraine, now into its fourth year, Pakistan has called on the parties to work earnestly towards a ceasefire through a sustained and meaningful dialogue process. “We are deeply perturbed by the expansion of hostilities, targeting of civilians and civil infrastructure, and the exponentially mounting humanitarian […]