Ukraine Demands “Real Peace, Not Appeasement” at OSCE
Ukraine’s foreign minister told the OSCE on Dec 4: “We want real peace, not appeasement,” as peace talks stall and fighting surges.
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Macron & Merz: No Ukraine Peace Plan Without Ukraine and Europe
Macron and Merz insist any Ukraine peace deal must include Ukraine and Europe, as Zelenskyy pushes for solid security guarantees.
US & Ukraine Officials Meet in Florida to Finalize Peace Framework
US and Ukrainian officials met in Florida on Nov. 30 to finalize a peace framework for ending the conflict, ahead of envoy Steve Witkoff’s upcoming talks in Moscow.
Why US-Ukraine Peace Talks Hit Roadblocks in Florida 🤝⚡
US and Ukrainian teams met in Florida this week to hash out a 28-point plan to end the conflict. Talks are positive but major sticking points remain.
Okinawa Leader Warns Militarization Is Fueling Regional Tensions
Kunio Aragaki of the No More Battle of Okinawa Association warns that rising militarization is fueling regional tensions and urges Japan to pursue dialogue with the Chinese mainland for peace.
Deep Divisions Stall New Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
As a U.S. delegation prepares to visit Moscow, Russia and Ukraine clash over Donbas, troop caps and NATO, keeping new peace talks stalled and future agreements uncertain.
Russia and Ukraine Hold Surprise Talks in Abu Dhabi 🤝
Russia and Ukraine representatives held surprise talks in Abu Dhabi to discuss prisoner swaps and next steps for a US-drafted peace plan. Here’s the lowdown.
Egypt, Qatar & Türkiye Level Up Gaza Ceasefire Efforts
Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye met on Nov 25 to tighten coordination with Israel’s Civil-Military Coordination Center, aiming to enforce the Gaza ceasefire and curb violations.
Merz: Ukraine Crisis Can Only End with Ukraine and Europe’s Consent
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says ending the Ukraine crisis needs Ukraine’s and Europe’s consent, not decisions by major powers, after G20 talks in Johannesburg.
Ukraine Rules Out New Peace Talks Until Year-End
Ukraine won’t restart peace talks with Russia until end of 2025, citing no progress. EU eyes €6B from frozen assets, while experts watch US and Brussels moves.