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Zelenskyy accuses Putin of stalling peace efforts ahead of Saudi talks

Zelenskyy accuses Putin of continuing to act as an “aggressor” in the war as the Kremlin continues its heavy aerial bombardment of Ukraine despite limited ceasefire agreement.

Gaza

More than 400 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Israel said it carried out the strikes after Hamas refused to release hostages held in Gaza and rejected a truce deal proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Ukraine

Trump says Putin ceasefire talks to discuss 'land and power plants'

The US president said that he would talk to his Russian counterpart on Tuesday, after negotiators have pushed for Russia to back a US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal.

World News

Gaza truce in limbo as mediators seek to break Israel-Hamas deadlock

Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar revolve around how to progress beyond the first stage of the three-phase ceasefire.

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Ukraine

Will Russia agree to Washington's 30-day ceasefire proposal?

Ukraine agreed to a month-long ceasefire only if Russia abides by it, Kyiv said. Although Moscow's stance on the proposal is rather unclear, the Kremlin's demands have always been known.

Europe News

Zelenskyy calls for air-sea truce after massive Russian missile attack

The overnight bombardment comes days after Washington announced it would stop sharing military support and intelligence with Ukraine.

Gaza

Israel aid blockade will exacerbate dire conditions, Palestinians say

Concerns are growing from Palestinians in the Gaza Strip that Israel’s decision to cut the entry of food and other supplies will accelerate a humanitarian crisis.

Europe News

Eight injured after Russia launches dozens of drones at Ukraine

'Those who seek negotiations do not deliberately strike civilians with ballistic missiles,' said Zelenskyy, who has repeatedly demanded effective security guarantees.

Gaza

'No progress' on second ceasefire phase in Gaza, says Hamas

The U.N. food agency, the World Food Program, said in a post on social media on Saturday that it reached 1 million Palestinians across Gaza during the deal’s first phase. “The ceasefire must hold,” it said. “There can be no going back.”

Israel

Israeli army won't withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border, says official

Israel's refusal to leave the Philadelphi Corridor threatens to collapse a fragile ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Gaza

Israel releases prisoners as Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages

Israel had delayed the release of the prisoners until Hamas ended its 'humiliating ceremonies.'

Israel

Israel and Hamas strike hostage exchange deal, preserving ceasefire

The first phase of a three-part ceasefire began to look fragile when Israel accused Hamas of cruel treatment of hostages and the militant group returned a misidentified body.

USA

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire 'feasible' in next few weeks, Macron says

After meeting US President Donald Trump on Monday, the French leader said that a ceasefire with Russia was possible but that Ukraine must be given security guarantees.

World News

Israel delays release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delays the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners abruptly putting the future of the truce into further doubt.

Gaza

Hamas releases six last hostages in first phase of ceasefire agreement

The six included three Israeli men seized from the Nova music festival and another taken while visiting family in southern Israel when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border in the 7 October, 2023, attack that triggered Israel’s 16-month bombing campaign in Gaza.

Gaza

Mixed feelings for hostages' family members ahead of next release

After Hamas said it will release six living Israeli hostages and return four bodies, family members expressed both happiness and grief ahead of the release, while Palestinians in Gaza maintain hope that the ceasefire will hold.

Gaza

Hamas to free three hostages on Saturday as ceasefire remains fragile

The Palestinian group recently said they could delay the release of hostages, after accusing Israel of breaching some of the terms of the ceasefire agreement.

Israel

Ceasefire will end if Hamas doesn't return hostages, Netanyahu says

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip took hold in January.

EuroVerify

Does Donald Trump's Gaza takeover plan breach international law?

The likelihood US President Donald Trump will see his Gaza plan through is slim, but does it have any standing from an international legal perspective?

Europe News

Talks started on second phase of ceasefire, Hamas officials say

A three-phase ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took hold in January after months of painstaking negotiations.