Russia laid out strict demands for ending the war during peace talks in Istanbul, calling on Ukraine to cede territory and limit its military.
At a fresh round of peace negotiations held in Istanbul, Russia presented a memorandum demanding that Ukraine surrender significant territories and agree to military restrictions in exchange for an end to the war. The conditions included the full withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Crimea and four occupied regions, a ban on NATO membership, recognition of Russian as an official language, and a halt to Western military support.
Ukrainian officials dismissed the terms as unacceptable and tantamount to surrender. Despite limited progress—such as an agreement to exchange prisoners of war and retrieve soldiers’ bodies—there was no breakthrough on a ceasefire. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed hope for a future summit between Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Donald Trump, though the prospects remain uncertain.
Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said Kyiv would review the Russian proposal, but emphasized that real progress would only come from direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin. Meanwhile, Ukraine proposed its own roadmap, demanding no limits on military power, no territorial concessions, and reparations from Russia.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Acting Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan for Economic Affairs, on t...
China has launched a new freight train service linking Beijing with Europe via Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan....
Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupted again, sending a thick ash plume 1,100 meters into the sky, as volcanic activity intensifies across the region....
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Khankendi, highlighting strong bilateral ties and regi...
The Kremlin says it is closely watching U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements after he expressed disappointment with his latest call with Russian...
Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupted again, sending a thick ash plume 1,100 meters into the sky, as volcanic activity intensifies across the region.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Khankendi, highlighting strong bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
The Kremlin says it is closely watching U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements after he expressed disappointment with his latest call with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine war.
President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, arrived in Azerbaijan on Thursday (4 July) to participate in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Crete’s Ierapetra region after a destructive wildfire scorched farmland, forced evacuations, and damaged infrastructure.
Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupted again, sending a thick ash plume 1,100 meters into the sky, as volcanic activity intensifies across the region.
The Kremlin says it is closely watching U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements after he expressed disappointment with his latest call with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine war.
In Denmark, Ukraine has signed an agreement with U.S. based company Swift Beat LLC on Thursday (3 July) to establish a long-term strategic partnership focused on drone production.
Indonesian rescue teams continue to search for 30 people missing after a ferry sank near Bali, with six confirmed dead and 29 rescued, amid difficult weather and sea conditions.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment