Trump refuses peace discussions on Russia-Ukraine in Istanbul, minimizes Putin’s absence.

Trump Skips Istanbul Talks Amid Putin’s Absence On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that he would not attend the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, mentioning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s absence as a factor he would downplay. While advocating for a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump cited a scheduling […]
Allies of Ukraine get ready to challenge Putin on peace negotiations in Turkey

Supporters of Ukraine in Europe and Washington are hoping that the upcoming summit in Turkey, suggested by Russian President Vladimir Putin, will collapse. They believe this could demonstrate to President Trump that Moscow cannot be relied upon. Putin proposed negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on Sunday. However, late on Wednesday, the Kremlin announced its delegation, […]
Putin will not join the team traveling to Turkey for the Ukraine-Russia peace discussions, according to the Kremlin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will skip a crucial conference in Turkey that is focused on trying to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has lasted for three years. While he suggested direct talks in Istanbul, the Kremlin’s list announced on Wednesday did not include his name among the Russian officials attending the negotiations. Ukrainian […]
Allies of Ukraine get ready to test Putin on peace discussions in Turkey

Ukrainian allies are gearing up to challenge Putin’s proposed peace talks in Türkiye. They’re hoping that the anticipated summit will falter and, in turn, reinforce the view that Moscow is an unreliable partner. This sentiment, especially among supporters in both Europe and Washington, suggests a growing concern that the discussions may not yield constructive results. […]
Putin’s trip to Istanbul for peace discussions with Zelenskyy is canceled, confirms the Kremlin.

The Kremlin has dismissed the Ukrainian president’s ambitious invitation to discuss peace at a meeting in Turkey, with Vladimir Putin stating he wouldn’t consult in Istanbul. Later on Wednesday, a Kremlin representative announced that hardliner Vladimir Medinsky, who led the single round of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in 2022, would head their delegation. […]
Trump promises to remove severe sanctions on Syria and advocates for peace discussions in the Middle East.

Trump to Lift Sanctions on Syria During Middle East Tour On Tuesday, President Donald Trump declared his intention to lift sanctions against Syria as he embarks on a visit to the Middle East. Following the collapse of the Assad regime in December, new Syrian leaders, including President Ahmed Alshara, have been calling for the U.S. […]
The Ups and Downs of a Potential Peace Agreement in Ukraine

Both Russia and Ukraine express a desire for peace talks, leading to questions about what a potential agreement might entail and the associated risks. Security Guarantees Ukraine, which endured a significant invasion in 2022 and experienced Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, emphasizes the need for security assurances from major powers, especially the U.S. I […]
Trump could participate in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey to encourage Putin to attend.

Trump May Attend Peace Talks in Turkey Former President Donald Trump mentioned he might consider traveling to Turkey to facilitate peace discussions between Russia and Ukraine. He expressed skepticism about whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would attend without his presence. “I’m not sure if he’ll show up,” Trump informed reporters while on Air Force One. […]
Moscow Silent on Whether Putin Will Join Ukraine Peace Discussions in Istanbul

TALINNING, Estonia (AP) – Recent discussions have occurred in cities linked to the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev, with attention now shifting toward Istanbul, following Russia’s months-long invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested resuming direct peace talks with Ukraine in various Turkish cities. In response, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called upon Russian […]
A Muslim’s perspective: Lasting peace relies on completely overcoming the Islamist death cult.

As President Trump visits the Arab world this week, discussions of Middle East peace emerge, surprisingly even involving Hamas. As a former U.S. Navy Lt. Commander and co-founder of a movement addressing Islamic extremism, I believe there’s only one way to achieve victory in the region: a total and unconditional surrender by Hamas and the […]