Topic
peacetalks
20 stories, newest first.
Politics · UkraineUkraine rejects US proposal for territorial concessions
Ukraine has rejected a new US proposal that reportedly suggested Russia gain control over the entire Donbas territory along the current front line. Kyiv maintains that any territorial concession would not halt Russian aggression and that no decisions can be made without its participation.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Politics · Middle EastFSB Officer Linked to Budanov Plot Attends Abu Dhabi Talks
Dmitry Minaev, a senior FSB counterintelligence official, is attending peace talks in Abu Dhabi alongside Ukraine's Kyrylo Budanov. Minaev's department has been linked by Ukrainian officials and The Wall Street Journal to a 2019 assassination attempt on Budanov.
Middle East3 min readTrust 58 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis demand $51bn and recognition from Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthi rebels have demanded $51 billion in compensation and formal recognition of their authority over Yemen to end attacks on Saudi Arabia. These demands emerged after Saudi Arabia approached the group to explore a negotiated settlement.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Conflict & Security · Middle EastVance Sent Letter to Iran Amid US Bombing Threats
US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, in an effort to restart peace negotiations and prevent potential US bombings. President Donald Trump has denied directing Vance to initiate these talks.
Middle East3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 85 · Hype 25
Politics · UkrainePutin spoke with Finnish and Norwegian leaders about Ukraine war
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The call, prepared in consultation with Ukraine, discussed options for ending the war and preceded planned peace talks.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkraineKremlin adviser wants Europe in Ukraine peace talks
Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said Europe should be included in peace talks regarding Ukraine, stating the US has failed to pressure Kyiv into an agreement. Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks after November 4, while Ukrainian negotiators agreed to a technical meeting in early November.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia ready for US-Ukraine talks after November 4
Russia has indicated readiness to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States after November 4. Presidential adviser Yuri Ushakov described the potential next round as exploratory, suggesting initial meetings might not yield significant outcomes.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · UkraineZelensky Willing to Freeze Ukraine War on Current Front Lines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he would accept a peace agreement to freeze the war along current front lines, calling it a realistic way to end the conflict. The comments were made in a Fox News interview.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 55
Conflict & Security · UkraineKremlin: Russia Wants Peace, Not Truce, Peskov Says
Russia's position on an energy truce with Ukraine remains unchanged, with Moscow seeking lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. His remarks precede a meeting between President Putin and US special representative Steve Witkoff.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 68 · Craft 54 · Hype 65![Vessels are seen anchored in Iran's Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz on June 18, 2026 [File: Amirhossein Khorgooei/ISNA/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/AFP__20260618__B7HW7UM__v1__HighRes__IranUsIsraelWarTransportHormuz-1792534509.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Politics · Middle EastMarco Rubio says peace deal with Iran hard as Iran keeps Hormuz closed
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told media that a peace agreement with Iran is extremely difficult and that economic pressure will stay in place until Tehran stops attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s foreign minister said the strait will remain closed until the US accepts Tehran’s terms, noting indirect talks via Pakistan and Qatar.
Middle East2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 77 · Hype 30
Politics · UkraineDonald Trump says Zelensky should hand over peace talks, defends sanctions
On 19 October 2026, US President Donald Trump said it might be time for President Zelensky to hand over peace talks, claimed earlier peace was possible if Zelensky had followed his advice, defended lifting sanctions on Russia and criticised Kyiv’s attacks on Moscow’s energy sites, noting the US continues to share intelligence with Ukraine.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 67 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · UkraineKushner and Witkoff to Travel to Norway for Ukraine Peace Talks
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are reportedly travelling to Norway this week for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is also expected to attend the tentative meetings, which come as tensions rise between Washington and Kyiv.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Politics · UkraineKremlin agrees with Trump on Zelensky's peace stance, says Peskov
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia fully agrees with U.S. President Donald Trump's assessment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's unwillingness to pursue a peaceful settlement. Trump had previously stated Zelensky is difficult to deal with and avoids taking responsibility for peace.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Politics · Middle EastIran to Respond to US Peace Proposal Within Days, Pentagon Prepares Strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated Tehran will respond to a US peace proposal within days. This comes as reports suggest the Pentagon is preparing for potential military action against Iran. Negotiations are ongoing through mediators, with Iran reviewing US feedback on its 'Seven-Day Plan'.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkrainePutin says peace proposals on table, blames Ukraine for attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that all peace proposals for the war in Ukraine remain on the table. However, he accused Ukraine of launching attacks on Moscow and polling stations, suggesting this would lead to a sustained response from Russia.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkraineKremlin spokesman suggests Ukraine talks could resume in October
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated that trilateral negotiations concerning Ukraine could potentially resume in October. He stated that Russia does not rule out this possibility, though no specific dates have been set.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkraineKremlin open to Ukraine peace talks with US, says too early for details
The Kremlin has stated it does not rule out resuming trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States. However, Russian officials indicated it is too early to discuss specific locations or dates for any potential negotiations.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 20
Politics · UkraineZelensky and Trump envoys discuss Ukraine visit for peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a "detailed and constructive" call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss plans for their visit to Ukraine aimed at advancing peace efforts. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also stated Turkey is pushing for a new grain export agreement.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 20
Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korea proposes peace talks as North Korea ignores offer and fires warning shots
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed formal peace talks to end the Korean War, replacing the 1953 armistice. North Korea ignored the offer and state media focused on internal celebrations. South Korean forces fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border, the first such incident this year.
Asia-Pacific5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · UkraineLavrov accuses US of intelligence support for Ukraine strikes, vows to destroy Western supplies
Sergei Lavrov stated Russia has submitted questions to the US State Department about alleged intelligence support for Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. He announced intensified efforts to destroy Western military supplies to Ukraine and ruled out immediate peace talks, which have stalled since February 2023.
Ukraine5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 67 · Hype 30