The Kremlin says it is still awaiting Ukraine’s response on scheduling the next round of peace talks in Istanbul, while criticizing continued Western arms shipments as counterproductive to peace efforts.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s president has pledged to pursue justice for victims of the conflict in the east despite a peace deal with Rwanda, calling the accord a hopeful yet fragile step toward regional stability.
The fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel held for a second day on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that American and Iranian officials are expected to engage in talks next week—marking a possible diplomatic shift after nearly two weeks of regional conflict.
Russia has expressed its readiness to support the signing of a peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia to ensure regional stability and security.
In our latest Newshour programme, presenter Guy Shone covered the recent report revealing that a covert U.S. working group, established earlier this year to speed up peace talks in Ukraine, has been quietly disbanded.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that Ukraine “will have to understand and accept” the post-war realities, as Moscow signals openness to a third round of peace negotiations with Kyiv.
As Armenia prepares to host the 8th European Political Community Summit and Baku gets ready for the 12th, Caucasus Now explores a critical question: are external actors truly invested in peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset Discusses Regional Issues with Armenian PM in Yerevan
Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set to meet in Istanbul today for the most significant peace talks since the war began, as both sides remain deeply divided over key demands and military attacks escalate on the ground.
As peace talks progress, voices from Yerevan, Tbilisi, and Baku reveal hopes, concerns, and expectations for a future shaped by trade, trust, and generational change in the South Caucasus.
Ukraine is holding off on confirming its participation in peace talks with Russia until it receives a formal proposal document outlining Moscow’s positions, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Friday.
As Russia signals readiness for fresh peace talks, Ukraine urges immediate delivery of Moscow's memorandum, stressing the need for a productive and result-oriented meeting.
Russia is prepared to present a detailed peace memorandum to Ukraine during the second round of renewed direct talks in Istanbul, scheduled for Monday, June 2, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Wednesday.
Russia has accused Ukraine, with backing from some European countries, of taking actions that threaten ongoing peace talks between the two nations. These direct talks, held on May 16 for the first time in over three years, ended without a ceasefire agreement.
The speakers of Kyrgyzstan and Armenia signed a memorandum of parliamentary cooperation on May 26, strengthening ties between the two countries amid regional peace efforts.
Russia is preparing to present Ukraine with a draft peace proposal once a recent prisoner swap concludes, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced Friday, signaling a potential step forward in peace efforts.
Negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia could soon advance to a new level, with discussions possibly involving the heads of state, according to Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan.
President Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for a 30-day ceasefire and direct talks with Russia to save lives and provide a basis for diplomacy, following negotiations in Türkiye. Kyiv stresses the need for global pressure on Moscow to end the war.
Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, expressed confidence that Monday's planned phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could help advance peace efforts.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks on Ukraine with world leaders ahead of the upcoming Trump–Putin call.
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators agreed in Istanbul to resume talks aimed at a ceasefire and to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war.
Ukraine and Russia agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, following their first direct peace talks in over three years held in Istanbul.
A trilateral meeting between delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and Türkiye ended in Istanbul on Friday. The one-hour session, led by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, focused on a peaceful resolution to the Russia–Ukraine war.
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