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Russia–US peace talks: From Bill Clinton to Joe Biden – list of presidents who met Vladimir Putin

Former US presidents (AP images) Vladimir Putin is no stranger to high-level talks with US presidents. Over his decades as Russia’s leader serving either as president or prime minister he has held high profile meetings with five American presidents.On Friday, he will meet Donald Trump in Alaska. This meeting is considered one of the most […]

‘West blocking peace efforts’: Russian FM Sergei Lavrov defends Ukraine invasion; denies civilian targeting

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, in a rare English-language interview with US network NBC, has defended Moscow’s actions in Ukraine, denying that Russian forces have targeted civilians and accusing the West of obstructing peace.Speaking on Meet the Press in a pre-taped remote interview aired Sunday, Lavrov refused to label Russia’s military actions as an “invasion” […]

Pope Leo XIV likely to visit Lebanon this year: First foreign trip as pontiff; peace in focus

Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit Lebanon later this year, in what would mark his first foreign trip since becoming pope and a significant opportunity to address the ongoing challenges in the Middle East, including the situation of Christian communities in the region, news agency AP reported.Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, head of the Lebanese […]

‘Interesting times ahead’: After advocating peace deal, Donald Trump hints at letting Ukraine ‘fight back’; ‘not possible to win without attacking’

US President Donald Trump on Thursday departed from his earlier peace stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, hinting at allowing Ukraine to “fight back” and promising “interesting times ahead.” He noted that it was impossible to win a war against an “invader country” but refrained from directly calling Russia one.“It is very hard, if not impossible, […]

Russia’s biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine: US factory hit, Ukraine says Putin has no interest in peace

Vladimir Putin (left), Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP) A Russian missile hit an American-owned electronics factory in Mukachevo, western Ukraine, early Thursday, causing extensive damage and injuring at least 15 people, Ukrainian officials said, reported news outlet NPR. The attack was part of one of Russia’s largest overnight airstrikes in the ongoing conflict, involving more […]

Peace push: US eyes Budapest for Donald Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy meet; Russia signals gradual approach

File photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) The White House is considering Budapest as the potential venue for a high-stakes trilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to a Trump administration official and a person […]

‘Held Russia in check, ensured peace in Europe’: White House defends Donald Trump’s record; accuses media of undermining peace efforts

File photo: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt (Picture credit: AP) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday asserted that US President Donald Trump is the only American leader this century to have “held Russia in check and ensured peace in Europe,” while strongly defending his recent efforts to broker an end to the […]

Russia-Ukraine war: Switzerland says Putin may get ‘immunity’ for peace talks; but only under certain circumstances

Switzerland on Tuesday said it would grant Russian President Vladimir Putin immunity if he attended peace talks on Ukraine in the country, despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC).Speaking at a press conference, Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis clarified that Putin could enter Switzerland with immunity only if he […]

‘Not off the table’: Marco Rubio leaves door open for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire; urges negotiations toward permanent peace

Secretary of State Marco Rubio (File Photo) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said that while the United States, Russia and Ukraine view a permanent peace deal as the best way to end the war, a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is “not off the table.”“It was agreed to by all that the […]

‘Restore their melodious laughter’: US First Lady pens ‘peace letter’ to Putin; Melania Trump urges protection of children, future generations | World News

US First Lady pens ‘peace letter’ to Putin; Melania Trump urges protection of children, future generations First Lady Melania Trump wrote a “peace letter” to Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling on him to protect children and future generations by ending the war in Ukraine. The letter was hand-delivered to the Russian leader by US President […]