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Syria’s top diplomat and an Israeli delegation meet in Paris as US pushes for normalizing ties

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Syria’s top diplomat and an Israeli delegation meet in Paris as US pushes for normalizing ties

Paris, France — Syria’s foreign minister held a rare direct meeting with an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday, in talks brokered by the United States as part of Washington’s renewed push for the two countries to normalize relations despite soaring regional tensions.

Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reported that Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Israeli officials to discuss de-escalation measures and ways to restore the 1974 disengagement agreement, which created a demilitarized buffer zone between the two nations and placed U.N. peacekeepers to maintain calm.

The Syrian statement offered no details on the outcome of the talks. However, a senior Trump administration official confirmed the meeting, telling the Associated Press:

“The United States continues to support any efforts that will bring lasting stability and peace between Israel and its neighbors… This is consistent with President Trump’s vision of a prosperous Middle East, including a stable Syria at peace with itself and with Israel.”

A fragile backdrop

The Paris meeting marks the first acknowledged direct negotiations between Damascus and Tel Aviv. Previous contacts were held indirectly through mediators. Israel has not yet confirmed the talks.

Tensions between the neighbors have intensified since the December overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, after which Israeli forces expanded control over parts of the U.N.-patrolled buffer zone in southern Syria and carried out airstrikes near Damascus.

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According to SANA, Tuesday’s talks focused on:

  • Reactivating the 1974 ceasefire accord
  • Monitoring ceasefire compliance in Sweida Governorate
  • Preventing foreign interference in Syrian domestic affairs
  • Establishing frameworks for regional stability

The meeting followed earlier diplomatic efforts. On August 12, al-Shaibani met U.S. special envoy Thomas Barrack and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman, where they agreed to set up a Syrian-Jordanian-U.S. working group to support ceasefire consolidation in Sweida and broader stabilization efforts.

Looking ahead

Analysts say the Paris talks, if sustained, could lay the groundwork for a new phase in Middle East diplomacy, though skepticism remains high given the volatile post-Assad landscape and Israel’s expanded military posture in southern Syria.

For now, the discussions represent a tentative first step toward bridging decades of hostilities between Damascus and Tel Aviv — with Washington playing a central role in pushing the process forward.

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Mega Media Merger: Nexstar’s $6.2 billion deal to buy Tegna marks a landmark moment in broadcasting

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Mega Media Merger: Nexstar’s $6.2 billion deal to buy Tegna marks a landmark moment in broadcasting

New York, USA — Nexstar Media Group has announced plans to acquire broadcast rival Tegna in a landmark $6.2 billion deal, uniting two of the largest players in U.S. local television and reshaping the country’s news landscape.

If approved, Nexstar will pay $22 in cash per Tegna share, with the transaction expected to close by the second half of 2026, pending regulatory clearance and shareholder approval.

Nexstar Chairman and CEO Perry Sook framed the merger as a direct response to deregulation efforts under the Trump administration. “The initiatives being pursued by the Trump administration offer local broadcasters the opportunity to expand reach, level the playing field, and compete more effectively with Big Tech and legacy Big Media companies that have unchecked reach and vast financial resources,” Sook said, calling Tegna “the best option for Nexstar to act on this opportunity.”

Currently, Nexstar owns or partners with more than 200 stations in 116 markets and operates networks like The CW and NewsNation. Tegna, for its part, runs 64 stations across 51 markets. Combining the two companies would significantly expand Nexstar’s footprint, but analysts warn it could also lead to widespread newsroom consolidation and content duplication.

“The good news for Nexstar is that makes it run at a lower cost rate,” said Paul Hardart, director of the Entertainment, Media and Technology program at NYU Stern. “But the bad news for communities is that there will be a homogenization of content.”

Industry experts point to Nexstar’s 2019 takeover of Tribune Media as a model, which cemented its position as the nation’s largest local TV operator. Critics, however, argue that consolidation has already resulted in repetitive, cookie-cutter news across markets.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), now led by Trump-appointed Chairman Brendan Carr, will be central to approving the deal. Carr has pushed for repealing decades-old broadcast ownership rules, most recently eliminating 98 regulations deemed “obsolete or unnecessary.” A recent federal court ruling striking down the FCC’s “top four” rule—which barred ownership of more than one of the top four stations in a market—could further ease the way for the merger.

Analysts say the timing is strategic. Both companies have been squeezed by the rise of cord-cutting and “cord-nevers” who consume content primarily online. By consolidating resources, Nexstar hopes to compete more effectively with streaming platforms and tech giants while also offering advertisers expanded reach across local and national markets.

Despite the headwinds, media researchers stress that local TV still plays a role tech firms cannot replace. “The suggestion that tech players could do what local journalism does simply doesn’t hold up,” said Danilo Yanich, a University of Delaware professor who studies media consolidation.

If completed, the Nexstar–Tegna deal will mark one of the biggest consolidations in U.S. broadcast history, setting the stage for further shakeups in the industry.

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IFS officer Kishan Dan Dewal appointed as India’s next envoy to the Dominican Republic

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IFS officer Kishan Dan Dewal appointed as India’s next envoy to the Dominican Republic

New Delhi, India – Shri Kishan Dan Dewal, a senior diplomat of the 2003 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Dominican Republic. He is presently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi, and is expected to assume his new assignment shortly.

With two decades of distinguished service, Shri Dewal brings with him a wide range of diplomatic experience, having handled significant assignments both abroad and at headquarters. His appointment reflects India’s growing commitment to deepen engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region, an area of increasing importance in India’s global outreach strategy.

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Over the course of his career, Shri Dewal has held several key postings. He served as Ambassador of India to the Republic of Armenia and concurrently to Georgia, where he strengthened political, economic, and cultural cooperation with these strategically important nations in the Caucasus. Prior to that, he was the Deputy High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, further reinforcing India’s historic partnership with the island nation in the Indian Ocean.

At MEA headquarters in New Delhi, Shri Dewal has contributed to shaping India’s diplomatic priorities, working across policy formulation, international cooperation, and multilateral engagement. His leadership and ability to adapt to complex diplomatic environments have earned him recognition within the foreign service.

His appointment as Ambassador to the Dominican Republic comes at a significant time. The Caribbean nation is increasingly emerging as a promising partner for India in renewable energy, IT services, healthcare, education, and cultural exchanges. Shri Dewal’s expertise in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy is expected to provide fresh momentum to India–Dominican Republic ties, especially in expanding trade, investment, and people-to-people linkages.

India has been steadily expanding its diplomatic footprint in the Caribbean region, focusing on development partnerships, capacity building, and high-level exchanges. With Shri Dewal at the helm of the mission in Santo Domingo, New Delhi is likely to strengthen cooperation with the Dominican Republic not only in economic areas but also in education, culture, and tourism.

Shri Kishan Dan Dewal’s career reflects the professionalism, dedication, and forward-looking approach that define India’s diplomatic service. His new assignment marks an important step in advancing India’s presence in the Western Hemisphere, where building closer partnerships with emerging economies has become a strategic priority.

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IFS Officer Bandaru Wilsonbabu named India’s next envoy to Turkmenistan

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IFS Officer Bandaru Wilsonbabu named India’s next envoy to Turkmenistan

New Delhi, India – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday announced that Shri Bandaru Wilsonbabu (IFS 2004), presently Ambassador of India to Madagascar, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Turkmenistan.

“He is expected to take up the assignment shortly,” the MEA said in a statement

Shri Wilsonbabu, a seasoned diplomat, joined the Indian Foreign Service in 2004 and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Over nearly two decades, he has served in key assignments in India and abroad, gaining extensive experience in diplomacy, bilateral engagement, and multilateral cooperation.

Career highlights

2006–2007: Third Secretary, Embassy of India, Moscow, Russia
2007–2010: Second Secretary, Embassy of India, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
2010–2012: Under Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi
2012–2014: First Secretary/Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Moscow, Russia
2014–2016: Deputy Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi
2016–2020: Counsellor, Embassy of India, Beijing, China and Permanent Representative of India to the SCO Secretariat
2020–2022: Director/Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi
October 2022–Present: Ambassador of India to Madagascar and Comoros

During his tenure in Madagascar, Shri Wilsonbabu strengthened bilateral ties, overseeing cooperation across multiple sectors. Madagascar also generally supported India’s candidature in multinational fora.

India and Turkmenistan share a long-standing partnership, particularly in energy cooperation, infrastructure development, and regional connectivity. Shri Wilsonbabu’s appointment is expected to further deepen bilateral relations and strengthen India’s strategic presence in Central Asia

Shri Wilsonbabu speaks Telugu, Hindi, English, and Russian. He is married and has three children. He is expected to assume his new responsibilities in Ashgabat shortly.

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Terrorists attempted to blow up Crimean Bridge with 130 kg of explosives

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Terrorists attempted to blow up Crimean Bridge with 130 kg of explosives

Moscow, Russia — Russian authorities say they have foiled a major terrorist plot to blow up the Crimean Bridge after discovering a car carrying 130 kilograms of explosives disguised as a car battery, according to Sergey Aksyonov, head of the Republic of Crimea.

Speaking on Krym-24 TV, Aksyonov said the explosives were detected during a Federal Security Service (FSB) operation that uncovered a plan allegedly coordinated by Ukrainian special services.

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The FSB earlier confirmed that the explosive-laden car had been transported across the Russian-Georgian border in North Ossetia, hidden on a private car carrier bound for the Krasnodar Region. The plan reportedly called for the vehicle to be driven to Crimea via the Crimean Bridge by an unsuspecting driver, effectively turning him into an unwitting suicide bomber.

“New attempts were made to blow up the bridge – 130 kg of explosives, made to look like a car battery, were discovered by our special services. Everything was concealed, and this car crossed the borders of many European countries before being neutralized,” Aksyonov said.

He urged tourists and travelers waiting in long queues at the Crimean Bridge to remain patient as heightened security measures continue. “These measures are not for show; they are essential,” he stressed.

The Crimean Bridge has been a frequent target since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, serving as both a symbolic and strategic supply route for Moscow’s forces.

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Russia Hands Over 1,000 Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers, Kyiv Returns 19 Russian Bodies

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Russia Hands Over 1,000 Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers, Kyiv Returns 19 Russian Bodies

Moscow, Russia – Russia has returned the bodies of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers, including five who reportedly died while in Russian captivity, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday.

Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War confirmed that the exchange was carried out under agreements reached during peace talks in Istanbul earlier this summer.

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According to the agency, most of the soldiers were killed in the Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions of southeastern Ukraine, while others died in Russia’s border region of Kursk, briefly occupied by Ukrainian forces during a surprise incursion last August.

Moscow has not yet officially commented on the exchange. However, Russia’s state-run news agency TASS, citing an unnamed source, reported that 19 bodies of Russian soldiers were handed over by Kyiv on the same day. A similar exchange – 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers for 19 Russian soldiers – was carried out on July 17.

Ukrainian officials stressed that five of the repatriated bodies were previously listed as severely wounded and expected to be part of a prisoner swap.

“The Russian side continues to delay and does not fulfill its obligations,” the Ukrainian headquarters said in a statement on Telegram.

During talks in Istanbul in June, Moscow and Kyiv agreed on a large-scale prisoner swap and the exchange of 6,000 bodies from each side. While a ceasefire deal proved elusive, the repatriation of fallen soldiers and prisoner exchanges remain one of the few active areas of cooperation since the war began in February 2022.

The Ukrainian agency added that law enforcement and military experts are now working to identify the returned remains.

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After White House talks, Italy’s PM Meloni said We face no easy solutions

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After White House talks, Italy’s PM Meloni said We face no easy solutions

Washington, USA — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday cautioned that there are “no easy solutions” to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, stressing the need to consider every possible option to restore peace and stability in Europe.

Speaking ahead of crucial summits in Washington — one with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, followed by a joint meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump — Meloni underlined the importance of dialogue at a time when the war has entered its fourth year.

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“There are no easy solutions. I think we must explore all possible solutions to ensure peace and security for our nations,” she told reporters, emphasizing that the Washington meetings were “important and decisive.”

Meloni noted that for much of the past three and a half years, Russia had shown “no sign of dialogue and demanded Kiev’s capitulation,” but said that the current moment offered a new opening. “Finally some glimmers of hope for dialogue are appearing,” she added.

High-stakes diplomacy in Washington

The talks in Washington come amid renewed efforts to chart a path toward ending the war, following a recent meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. While no agreement was announced there, officials described the dialogue as “constructive.”

Zelensky arrived in Washington with a delegation of Europe’s most influential leaders to press for concrete security guarantees and coordinated diplomatic efforts. Among those at the table are European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and Meloni.

Search for a breakthrough

Diplomats say the Washington meetings will focus on two central issues: long-term security guarantees for Ukraine and the possibility of a trilateral — or even quadrilateral — summit involving the United States, Russia, Ukraine, and key European powers.

While divisions remain over whether a ceasefire is required before further negotiations, Meloni’s remarks reflected growing momentum for a diplomatic breakthrough after years of military stalemate.

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China, India Agree to Sustain Positive Momentum in Bilateral Relations

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China, India Agree to Sustain Positive Momentum in Bilateral Relations

New Delhi, India – China and India on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the momentum of bilateral ties during talks between visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Mr. Wang, who arrived in New Delhi on Monday (August 18, 2025), made the remarks during his meeting with Jaishankar later in the day, official media reported in New Delhi on Tuesday (August 19). His visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned trip to China to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

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Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the world is facing rapid geopolitical shifts, rising unilateralism, and challenges to free trade and the international order. He stressed that as the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, humanity stands at a critical crossroads that will shape the future of global governance.

Highlighting the role of both nations, Wang noted that as the two largest developing countries with a combined population of over 2.8 billion, China and India share a responsibility to act as major powers, promote multipolarity, and serve as an example of unity among developing nations.

Wang said the two countries have been implementing consensus reached by their leaders, resuming dialogue and exchanges at multiple levels, maintaining peace and stability in border areas, and enabling the resumption of Indian pilgrimages to sacred sites in China’s Xizang. He emphasized that 2025, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, presents an opportunity for both nations to correct strategic perceptions, view each other as partners, and channel resources toward development and revitalization.

“China is ready to uphold the principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, and work with India to build a peaceful, secure, prosperous and friendly neighborhood,” Wang said, adding that deepened cooperation between the two “great eastern civilizations” would contribute certainty and stability to Asia and the world.

Jaishankar, in turn, acknowledged that under the guidance of both countries’ leadership, bilateral relations had moved “from the bottom” and are steadily improving. He thanked China for facilitating Indian pilgrims’ visits to Xizang, and underlined the need to enhance strategic trust, strengthen trade and economic cooperation, and expand people-to-people exchanges.

Jaishankar said India and China, as major developing nations, must jointly uphold multilateralism, safeguard the stability of the global economy, and contribute to a fairer multipolar world order. He reaffirmed India’s recognition of Taiwan as part of China, and expressed India’s willingness to use the 75th anniversary of ties to deepen trust and cooperation. He also pledged support for China’s hosting of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, and stressed India’s readiness to strengthen collaboration in forums such as BRICS.

Both sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern, with officials describing the overall trajectory of relations as moving toward normalization.

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World Humanitarian Day 2025: Aid Worker Deaths Hit Record High Amid Gaza and Sudan Conflicts

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World Humanitarian Day 2025: Aid Worker Deaths Hit Record High Amid Gaza and Sudan Conflicts

United Nations, New York – This year’s World Humanitarian Day (WHD) arrives under a dark shadow: aid worker deaths have surged to unprecedented levels, with new data showing 265 fatalities in just the first eight months of 2025.

The UN and global humanitarian agencies marked the day by honoring frontline workers while warning of a worsening crisis of violence, impunity, and shrinking humanitarian space worldwide.

📜 Why August 19 Matters

World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on August 19, in memory of the 2003 Baghdad bombing that struck the UN headquarters, killing 22 staff members, including UN envoy Sérgio Vieira de Mello.

Since then, the day has become a time to:

  • Honor aid workers killed or injured in the line of duty.
  • Celebrate those who continue their life-saving missions despite danger.
  • Call for accountability and greater protection.

📊 The Alarming Numbers

Fresh analysis from the Aid Worker Security Database (AWSD) shows:

  • 265 aid workers killed (Jan–Aug 2025), already surpassing last year’s total.
  • In 2024, 241 aid workers were killed, a 31% increase from 2023.
  • 181 deaths were recorded in Gaza, making it the deadliest territory for humanitarians in decades.
  • 60 fatalities in Sudan, amid relentless civil war.
  • Attacks were reported in 21 countries, with State forces identified as the most common perpetrators.
  • Beyond fatalities: 308 were wounded, 125 kidnapped, and 45 detained in 2024.

OCHA notes that the majority of victims were national staff, serving their own communities — highlighting how those closest to crisis zones bear the highest risks.

🌐 Global Hotspots Stretching Aid Systems

  • Gaza: Relentless conflict, displacement, and famine risk. Early reports suggest Hamas may accept a 60-day ceasefire, but aid groups stress the need for a permanent end to hostilities.
  • Sudan: The world’s largest displacement crisis, with nearly 10 million forced from their homes since April 2023.
  • Ukraine: Ongoing shelling continues to hamper relief access in frontline zones.
  • Horn of Africa: Drought has left millions in acute food insecurity.
  • South Asia & Europe: Floods and wildfires linked to climate change have driven humanitarian operations into overdrive.

🕊️ Voices from the Field

OCHA’s Ms. Cherevko:

“Aid workers are exhausted. Everyone’s still showing up, but courage alone won’t feed people. What we need is a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and lasting political solutions.”

Tom Fletcher, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator:

“Even one attack against a humanitarian colleague is an attack on all of us. Attacks on this scale, with zero accountability, are a shameful indictment of international inaction.”

📌 Factbox: Deadliest Years for Aid Workers

  • 2024 – 241 killed (Gaza, Sudan worst-hit)
  • 2023 – 184 killed
  • 2013 – 156 killed (Syria, South Sudan)
  • 2010 – 132 killed (Haiti, Afghanistan)
  • 2003 – 117 killed (Iraq UN bombing remembered)

🕯️ Commemorations Around the World

  • Landmarks in New York, Geneva, Nairobi, and Manila lit up in blue, the color of the UN.
  • Humanitarian groups launched digital campaigns with the hashtags #WorldHumanitarianDay and #NotATarget.
  • Families of fallen aid workers shared stories on social media, putting faces to the statistics.

🚨 Funding Crisis Adds Pressure

Despite skyrocketing needs, global humanitarian appeals were funded at less than 40% in 2024. With 300 million people projected to need assistance in 2025, the funding gap could leave millions without food, shelter, or medical care.

✍️ The Road Ahead

Aid agencies are calling for:

  1. Accountability – Prosecution of perpetrators of attacks on aid workers.
  2. Protection – Stronger enforcement of international humanitarian law.
  3. Funding – Sustained financing to match unprecedented global needs.
  4. Political Solutions – Permanent ceasefires and negotiated settlements to conflicts fueling crises.

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European leaders support trilateral summit, call for more participation

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European leaders support trilateral summit, call for more participation

Washington, USA – European leaders who traveled to Washington on Monday to participate in the meeting between United States President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodomyr, Zelenskyy, reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and backed a possible trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia and the US, but called for a more active participation.

“As a follow up, we would need the quadrilateral meeting, because when we speak about security guarantees, we speak about the whole security of the European continent,” French President Emmanuel Macron said,

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“I think we could take a really important step forward today, a historic step actually, to come out of this meeting in terms of security for Ukraine and security in Europe,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

Starmer and Macron’s declarations followed a multilateral meeting the White House, also attended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

The European bloc pushed for a ceasefire and solid and lasting security guarantees for Ukraine.

“Let’s try to put pressure on Russia, because the credibility of these efforts we are undertaking today depend on at least a cease-fire from the beginning of the serious negotiations,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told Trump.

The European leaders also noted that security guarantees are key to a possible peace process, as highlighted by Meloni, who said that it is an important task to ensure that Russian aggression does not recur.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defined the importance that the US will participate in security guarantees for Ukraine in collaboration with European partners.

Trump insisted that the security guarantees could be finalized as early as Monday.

Territorial exchange

The United States President was the only one of the leaders at the table to mention outright that it is necessary to “discuss the possible exchanges of territory, taking into consideration the current line of contact.”

After the multilateral, in the Oval Office, Zelenskyy was seen with Trump discussing in front of a map of Ukraine brought by his team upon his arrival at the White House.

During the meeting, Trump insisted that Putin, with whom he met in Alaska three days ago, wants peace and is in favor of accepting European and US security guarantees for Ukraine.

During Friday’s meeting in Anchorage, the Russian president raised an exchange of territories that would imply that Ukraine would have to cede to Russia the sovereignty of regions such as Donetsk and Lugansk, which Kyiv said was unconstitutional according to the Ukrainian Magna Carta.

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