Volodymyr Zelensky

 (From L-R) US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukrainian Head

Saudi Arabia emerges as key mediator in US-Ukraine negotiations

Saudi Arabia is continuing to position itself as a key player in the talks. This is a new and important role for Riyadh to play. It could also lead to more Saudi engagement regarding plans for Gaza.

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security advisor Mike Waltz speak with the media fol

Ukraine, US teams hold talks in Saudi Arabia, US envoy hopeful on ending war

Ukrainian and US delegations discuss energy security as Trump pushes for a ceasefire, with talks in Saudi Arabia aiming to end the Ukraine-Russia war.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025

Trump, Zelensky discussed US control of Ukrainian energy, partial ceasefire

In a key phone call, Zelensky and Trump discuss a partial ceasefire and the future of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid peace negotiations.

Putin wants Trump to formally recognize all land Russia has taken in Ukraine, Kommersant reports

Putin reportedly wants Donald Trump to recognize Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson as part of Russia.

By REUTERS
19/03/2025
Donald Trump (L) and Vladimir Putin (R)

Trump, Putin agree Ukraine war should end with 'lasting peace,' WH says

Trump and Putin hold high-stakes talks as the US pushes Russia to accept a Ukraine ceasefire and move toward a lasting peace deal.

By REUTERS
18/03/2025

Zelensky dismisses Trump, Putin's claim of Ukrainian troops encircled in Kursk

Military analysts say Russia is close to ejecting Ukrainian forces from their months-old foothold in the western Russian region.

By REUTERS
15/03/2025
 US President Donald Trump and Prime Miniser Benjamin Netanyahu speak at the White House, February 4

Voices from the Arab press: The beginning of Israeli concern about Trump

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
14/03/2025

Trump says US had productive discussions with Putin, war in Ukraine could end

Ukraine, Russia, and the US express cautious optimism for a ceasefire.

By REUTERS , CORINNE BAUM
14/03/2025

US still sharing defensive intel with Ukraine despite aid pause, Witkoff says

In the same interview, Witkoff emphasized that the US and Israel needed a deadline on the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

Conflict & Cuisine: Trump-Zelensky trainwreck signals new era of transactional politics

Conflict & Cuisine with Seth J. Frantzman and Erica Schachne - Episode 3.

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