United States has decided to close its flagship Gaza coordination mission as its broader peace and reconstruction plan continues to face setbacks, according to diplomatic sources. The move affects a military-run centre near Gaza that was originally created to monitor ceasefire conditions and support humanitarian aid delivery to civilians. The facility, known as the Civil-Military […]
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Ukraine’s Zelensky removes chief of staff amid corruption probe
KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday dismissed his powerful chief of staff and top negotiator, Andriy Yermak, following a raid on his residence as part of a broad corruption investigation. The move comes amid mounting Russian military pressure in the east and a controversial US-backed peace proposal favoring Moscow. Read More: Zelensky rejects U.S. […]
Putin warns Ukraine over occupied territories amid US peace plan
BISHKEK: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow would end its offensive in Ukraine only if Kyiv withdraws from territories claimed by Russia, warning that otherwise Russian forces would seize them by military means. Putin made the remarks during a visit to Kyrgyzstan, amid Russia’s slow but persistent advance in eastern Ukraine. Read […]
EU pledges full support for Ukraine until peace
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed that the European Union will fully support Ukraine until a just and lasting peace is achieved. She stressed that Europe will stand with Kyiv every step of the way. Von der Leyen called the revised US plan a “starting point” for ending the conflict. Von der Leyen […]
Kremlin says US Ukraine peace plan needs serious review
MOSCOW – Russia has received the latest copy of a US plan aimed at ending the Ukraine war and views some aspects positively, but other points require further discussion, the Kremlin said Wednesday. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the draft would need “truly serious analysis” and had not yet been formally discussed with anyone. Read […]
Zelensky rejects US plan favouring Russia
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday firmly rejected a US proposal that would end the war on terms heavily favourable to Moscow, warning that he would not betray his country even at the risk of straining ties with Washington. Zelensky pledged to present alternatives to the 28-point plan, which has startled Kyiv and its […]
US signals Ukraine to cede territory under proposed peace plan
LONDON: The United States has indicated to President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine may need to accept a US-drafted framework to end the war with Russia, which could involve ceding territory and reducing its armed forces. The proposals, shared with Kyiv without Ukraine’s participation in their preparation, are part of ongoing discussions between Washington and Moscow. […]
Pakistan backs US-led push for Gaza stabilisation force at UN
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has joined several key Muslim and Arab nations in backing a US-drafted UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution that seeks to deploy an international stabilisation force in Gaza. In a joint statement released at the UN Headquarters, Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Jordan, Turkiye and the United States voiced strong […]