US and Ukrainian delegations are holding talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of efforts to negotiate a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war. The discussions, mediated by the Trump administration, focus on securing energy infrastructure and a possible ceasefire. Meanwhile, Russian drone st
Steve Witkoff noted that the administration was making progress "that no one thought was possible" with Russia but that issues of territory still needed ironing out.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given another ultimatum to Ukrainians living in the country by ordering them to legalise their immigration status or leave by September 10, Moscow Times reported quoting a presidential decree published on Thursday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Russian businesses to actively participate in BRICS projects, emphasising the bloc's growing economic influence. He highlighted BRICS' 4.9 per cent GDP growth in 2024 and stressed the importance of cooperation in energy, finance, and industry.
The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of war captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, which included 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives - 350 captives in total - bringing the overall number exchanged
US President Donald Trump announced he had a "very good" one-hour phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aimed at a possible ceasefire with Russia.
The United States expects Ukraine to back agreements reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, as ceasefire negotiations are set to begin in Jeddah on Sunday, according to US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff. Talks will focus on halting attacks on energy
He however clarified that he believes only United States President Donald Trump holds any leeway with President Putin, saying that it would be better to "one person and see what happens"
"Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has agreed that Congress's own stance on Russia-Ukraine was wrong and the things (PM) Modi and Indian government has done was completely right. Today we are in a position that we can hug Putin (Russian President) and Zelenskyy (Ukraine President) and even US,"
Russian lawmaker Vyacheslav Nikonov highlighted the renewed diplomatic dialogue between the US and Russia, noting that Presidents Putin and Trump have spoken twice in two weeks. He also emphasized India's role as a neutral mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, praising Prime Minister Modi's di
Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, said that they discussed elements for the contract of peace, and that the process for ceasefire is now in full force.