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Latest news: Peace Negotiations

Russia will take all Ukraine's Donbas, Putin says

Russia will take all Ukraine's Donbas, Putin says

Vladimir Putin considers talks with the US on ending the war in Ukraine "very useful", but insists Russia will keep its seized territory one way or the other.

US talks on Ukraine 'no closer to peace': Russia

US talks on Ukraine 'no closer to peace': Russia

US talks on Ukraine 'no closer to peace': Russia

US talks on Ukraine 'no closer to peace': Russia

Russia and the United States did not clinch a compromise over peace in Ukraine, and peace is no closer, the Kremlin says.

Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin for Ukraine talks

Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin for Ukraine talks

Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin for Ukraine talks

Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin for Ukraine talks

President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is joining US envoy Steve Witkoff on a visit to Moscow for more talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

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US envoy to visit Moscow as Ukraine talks pick up speed

US envoy to visit Moscow as Ukraine talks pick up speed

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is visiting Russia for talks on the war in Ukraine, although the Kremlin says it still hasn't seen a Washington peace proposal.

Ukraine, EU officials discuss Trump's plan to end war

Ukraine, EU officials discuss Trump's plan to end war

Ukraine is holding talks with high-ranking US and European officials in Switzerland regarding a 28-point peace plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine faces difficult choice on US plan, deadline set

Ukraine faces difficult choice on US plan, deadline set

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he will work with the United States on a peace plan to end the war with Russia but will not betray Ukraine's interests.

US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia

US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia

Ukraine has received a new peace proposal from the United States that would require it to cede land controlled by Russia, according to a report.

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Europeans rebuff US plan to force Ukraine concessions

Europeans rebuff US plan to force Ukraine concessions

Europeans rebuff US plan to force Ukraine concessions

Europeans rebuff US plan to force Ukraine concessions

The US is pushing for Ukraine to accept a peace plan that includes giving up territory to Russia, but the EU warns "peace cannot be a capitulation".

US brass in Ukraine to try to revive peace talks

US brass in Ukraine to try to revive peace talks

US brass in Ukraine to try to revive peace talks

US brass in Ukraine to try to revive peace talks

The US Army secretary and chief of staff are visiting Ukraine as Washington renews efforts to get Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating table.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Turkey in bid to end war

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Turkey in bid to end war

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Turkey in bid to end war

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Turkey in bid to end war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to go to Turkey in an attempt to revive talks with Russia on how to end the war in Ukraine.

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.

Hamas fighters holed up in Rafah 'will not surrender'

Hamas fighters holed up in Rafah 'will not surrender'

Hamas fighters holed up in Rafah 'will not surrender'

Hamas fighters holed up in Rafah 'will not surrender'

Hamas's armed wing says fighters holed up in southern Gaza will not surrender to Israel, raising fears the month-old ceasefire could crumble.

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.

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Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to EU and NATO member Hungary will be awkward for many of Ukraine's European allies.

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's body

The remains of another Israeli hostage have been handed over to the international Red Cross.

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Mohammed Mustafa, the Australian doctor who shared harrowing accounts of treating children in Gaza, doesn't believe the Trump-brokered peace plan will hold.

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

As Jewish Australians celebrate the release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian Australians are doubtful about long-term peace, fearing further Israeli reprisals.

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AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by Australian Federal Police after saying she's prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.

Gazans return to wrecked homes as ceasefire in effect

War-weary Palestinians are making their way back to their homes in Gaza and Israeli forces are beginning to pull back as a long-awaited ceasefire takes effect.

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel’s cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Joy in Israel and Gaza after ceasefire announced

Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages have broken into wild celebrations after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza.

Hostages free 'soon' after Gaza peace plan signoff

US President Donald Trump has announced on social media that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza peace deal.

Hamas 'serious' on Gaza deal, but has fine print

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about progress towards a Gaza deal and says a US team had just left to take part in the negotiations.

Israel marks attack anniversary as Gaza talks under way

Israelis are gathering to mourn two years since Hamas’s deadly October 7 attack as talks continue in a bid to end the resulting devastating war in Gaza.

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