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Umerov says the latest round of peace talks, led by Kyiv’s defense minister and Trump envoy Witkoff, was “productive” and largely energy-focused, but the Kremlin still has the ball in its court.
23h ago
War in Ukraine
After Ukrainian delegation offers ceasefire proposal, US Secretary of State says it’s a good start, but adds, “You’re not going to get a ceasefire… unless both sides make concessions.”
Mar. 11
Zelensky
Zelensky will meet with Saudi Crown Prince, then Kyiv team to resume talks with US senior diplomats on a Ukrainian peace “framework.” Coincidentally, Trump will be there for work on a “business deal.”
Mar. 7
Putin
The ISW reports that, as talks between US and Russia continue, the Kremlin has been increasing its outreach to China, Iran and North Korea, focusing on the “root causes” of the war in Ukraine.
Feb. 28
Ukraine
The US and Russia barred Saudi Arabia from inviting Ukraine to a key meeting on ending the war, despite the prince’s initial push to include Kyiv. “We learned about it from the media,” Zelensky said.
Feb. 18
Russia
Multiple reports confirmed the drone attack and the activation of air defense systems at the air base from which planes pummeled Syria. No groups have claimed responsibility yet.
Feb. 18
Russia
Russia’s Tartus naval base in Syria became the latest casualty and Mosow’s most significant loss after the fall of Assad’s regime.
Jan. 28
Biden
Israel and Hamas have finally reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal after talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, marking a potential end to the bloodiest war to mar the region in decades.
Jan. 15
Russia
The Kremlin and now-exiled Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in 2017 agreed Russia should have long-term access to Tartus naval port, but the new leadership in Damascus seems not so sure.
Jan. 14
Russia
One of the ships the Russians may have wanted to use to evacuate troops and equipment from Syria has mysteriously sunk.
Jan. 1
Ukraine
Syria’s new foreign minister told his Ukrainian counterpart that the two nations endured “the same suffering” and hoped for “strategic partnerships” on various fronts.
Dec. 31, 2024
Putin
Neither the US nor Israel should help Putin out by providing the new Syrian government with a motive to allow him to keep his bases in Syria.
Dec. 22, 2024
HUR
Those evacuated include 31 Ukrainian citizens and three Syrian nationals, among whom were 15 children, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) said.
Dec. 22, 2024
HUR
A representative from a Syrian rebel faction said it was in contact with Moscow and that Russia is not currently evacuating its air base, signaling potential future cooperation between the two.
Dec. 16, 2024
Drones
The opposition’s victory over Assad’s regime represents not only a defeat for Putin’s Syrian strategy but also a death knell for the Kremlin’s operations elsewhere, according to one expert.
Dec. 10, 2024
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Umerov says the latest round of peace talks, led by Kyiv’s defense minister and Trump envoy Witkoff, was “productive” and largely energy-focused, but the Kremlin still has the ball in its court.
23h ago