AnewZ Morning Brief - 18 September, 2025
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Efforts to revive Ukraine peace negotiations in London encountered challenges after a high-level U.S. official cancelled his visit, highlighting differences between the United States, Ukraine, and Europe.
Officials from the United States, Ukraine, and Europe met in London for talks aimed at restarting the peace process regarding the conflict in Ukraine. However, the absence of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio led to the cancellation of a wider meeting with European foreign ministers, reflecting differing perspectives among the participants.
The meetings came amid recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who indicated that continued U.S. involvement would depend on progress being made. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff had previously presented proposals in Paris, which diplomats said included significant compromises from Ukraine.
British officials said that despite Rubio’s absence, technical discussions continued and were described as substantive. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting efforts for a just and lasting peace.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that the parties involved would need to make mutual concessions for the negotiations to succeed. His comments suggested that changes in territorial control could be part of a potential resolution, though no details were confirmed officially.
Ukrainian officials expressed concerns about some elements of the proposals. Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko emphasised that Ukraine would not engage in territorial negotiations without a full ceasefire. Kyiv reaffirmed its position on maintaining sovereignty and resisting any proposal that could lead to a prolonged or unresolved conflict.
Talks between European and Ukrainian representatives continued in parallel. British ministers met with Ukrainian officials and the U.S. envoy to discuss further steps. Andriy Yermak, Chief of Staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, noted Ukraine’s participation in the discussions and reiterated its support for diplomatic efforts.
Key points of contention remain, including issues related to territorial integrity, the status of Crimea, and potential sanctions relief for Russia. Diplomats stated that negotiations are ongoing and no formal agreements have been reached.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
At least eight people have died and more than 90 others were injured following a catastrophic gas tanker explosion on a major highway in Mexico City’s Iztapalapa district on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 18th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Thai police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets at Cambodian civilians in a disputed border area on Wednesday, authorities in both countries said. It's the most significant escalation since they declared a ceasefire to end a deadly five-day conflict in July.
Cuba has called for the United Nations to stop the United States from starting a war in the region, amid rising tensions due to a military build-up in the Caribbean to counter drug cartels.
Denmark did not invite the U.S. military to take part in Arctic Light 2025, the largest military exercise in Greenland's modern history, as NATO allies step up defence cooperation in the Arctic amid U.S. interest in the island.
NATO has strengthened its security to safeguard undersea infrastructure, since a suspected sabotage in January this year in the Baltic Sea. The alliance now deploys air and naval patrols, and warns that attacks will not go unpunished.
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