US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, CNN reported, in a last attempt to avert new US sanctions. Trump set a Friday deadline for a peace deal in Ukraine or new measures targeting Russia's economy and energy buyers.
US President Donald Trump has warned that he would impose sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire in its war on Ukraine before Friday.
"Pleasure to meet DNI Tulsi Gabbard and her husband, Abraham Williams; we had an engaging conversation on various issues of mutual interest," Ambassador Kwatra stated in a post on X, while expressing his pleasure at the meeting.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow to push for Ukraine peace talks, according to RT. Trump expects a ceasefire by August 8 and has warned of harsh penalties if no deal is reached. The US plans to sell weapons to NATO allies to aid Ukraine negotiations.
Hamas has dismissed reports that it expressed willingness to disarm during Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Israel, affirming its "national and legal" right to resistance against Israeli occupation, Al Jazeera reported.
Following a meeting with hostage families, US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said that "most Israelis want the hostages home, and most Gazans want the hostages returned because they want Gaza's rehabilitation."
US President Donald Trump said he ordered two nuclear submarines near Russia after Dmitry Medvedev's remarks, warning of possible consequences. He stressed the U.S. must be prepared. Trump also criticized the Ukraine war and announced plans to send his envoy to Russia, calling it "Biden's Wa
US envoy Steve Witkoff visited a US-backed food aid site in Gaza amid a worsening hunger crisis. Along with Ambassador Mike Huckabee, he will help finalize a new aid plan and brief President Trump after the visit, according to CNN.
German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, on Thursday, praised India as a "fabulous partner" and a world leader in technology, as European companies are closely watching developments in India, recognising its growing importance in the global tech landscape.
President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from the ambassadors of the Dominican Republic, Timor-Leste, Sri Lanka, and Gabon at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, marking the start of their diplomatic roles in India.