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DR Congo says it will engage in peace talks with M23 rebels in Angola
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has sent a government delegation to the Angolan capital of Luanda, while M23 also confirmed its participation.
Angola to mediate peace talks between DR Congo and M23 rebels
This marks a shift from previous Angola-led peace talks, which excluded M23 and instead focused on Rwanda’s role in the conflict.
Putin says Russia is 'open' to peace talks, shifting blame to Ukraine
In the past, the Russian president said that any peace deal should respect the “realities on the ground”, hinting that Moscow wants to keep all the territories it currently occupies in Ukraine.
Switzerland's massive security effort at the Ukraine peace conference
Maintaining security for more than 50 heads of state and government is not an easy matter, and Switzerland has deployed up to 4,000 soldiers to do so.
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Kremlin: 2022 draft document could serve as basis for peace talks
Putin said Russia could negotiate with Ukraine to end the war if there are no imposed schemes, as Zelenskyy goes to Switzerland to participate in peace talks.
Euroviews. Borrell’s candour has ended the two-state solution
Borrell is openly and candidly saying that the creation of a Palestinian state is both the means and ends of the process — all other pesky issues, such as peace, prosperity and security, for both Israelis and Palestinians, are just a side issue, Ohad Tal writes.
Euroviews. The EU must actively back Libya's new National Dialogue
Competing outside interests have fanned the flames of internal discord in Libya. European policymakers must show an active interest in this new initiative, rather than falling back repeatedly on the failed formulas of the past, Ashraf Boudouara writes.
Peace talks over Nagorno-Karabakh as ethnic Armenians flee
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev declared victory in a televised address to the nation, saying his country had restored its sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Euroviews. One century on, Shimon Peres' legacy remains a beacon of hope
In this transformed world, it is crucial to uphold the values that Peres held dear — the pursuit of peace, the embrace of innovation, and the commitment to a better world for all, Efrat Duvedani writes.
Euroviews. Why is a former NATO chief lobbying for a CSTO member? | VIEW
Former Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen visited Armenia to negotiate peace with Azerbaijan. However, he didn't disclose that he is receiving funds to lobby for Yerevan, Saul Anuzis argues.
Moscow calls Kyiv's peace summit proposal ‘delirious’
Russian president Vladimir Putin says his country’s new nuclear submarines will protect it for decades, while his foreign ministry says Kyiv’s call for a peace summit is 'delirious'.
President Zelenskyy gives his annual address to Ukraine’s Parliament
Ukraine’s commander-in-chief has said the country’s reconstruction will be Europe's largest economic project of modern times.
Russia hits Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region 590 times in one week
A school building lies in ruins in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. There has been no Christmas letup of bombardment here, with local authorities reporting 590 Russian strikes in the space of seven days.
Ukraine war: Kyiv wants UN-backed peace summit 'by end of February'
In a new interview, Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba said Russia would have to face a war crimes tribunal before joining any possible peace talks.
Irish UN peacekeeping soldier killed in 'serious incident' in Lebanon
Three others were injured in the incident near the village of Al-Aqbiya.
Could Sinn Fein win the most seats in Northern Ireland’s election?
It's possible that Sinn Fein, the cross-Ireland republican party, may win Northern Ireland’s assembly elections, due to be held on Thursday.