A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame Rubio said a high-level team, including experts who know technical details, will begin to engage with the Russian side on “parameters of what an end to this conflict would look like.” World 19 Feb, 2025
Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in landmark talks Rubio said Tuesday that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides and that Europe would be a part of talks. World 18 Feb, 2025
Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule. World 08 Dec, 2024
G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine Leaders of the world's 20 major economies gathered once again on Tuesday with a lighter schedule after they issued a joint declaration the night before. World 19 Nov, 2024
Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a UN speech that's full of bile toward the West Zelenskyy has pushed what he calls a peace formula to end the war. World 29 Sep, 2024
Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes ASEAN has been pushing a “five-point consensus” for peace, but the military leadership in Myanmar has so far ignored the plan, raising questions about the bloc’s efficiency and credibility. World 30 Jul, 2024
The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow's monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council But this month, with Russia in charge of the Security Council agenda, the animosity was more public, even down to how frosty the formalities were. World 28 Jul, 2024
On the eve of his visit to China, Putin says Russia is prepared to negotiate over Ukraine Putin has blamed the West for the failure of negotiations in the opening weeks of the war and praised China’s peace plan for Ukraine that would allow Moscow to cement its territorial gains. World 15 May, 2024
Switzerland will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day China's Foreign Ministry has said that Beijing supports a conference that's accepted by both Russia and Ukraine, which isn't the case so far. World 10 Apr, 2024
US will push China to change policy that threatens American jobs, Treasury Secretary Yellen says On the war in Ukraine, Yellen warned that any banks that facilitate the sale of military or dual-use goods to Russia could face US sanctions. World 08 Apr, 2024
Allies fear the US is becoming less reliable, with growing concern over a possible Trump return French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent verdict was blunt: America’s “first priority is itself.” World 12 Feb, 2024
In Moscow to meet Putin and Lavrov, India's foreign minister praises growing trade Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's meeting was part of a five-day visit. World 28 Dec, 2023
