Zelenskyy at Davos noted documents being prepared with Washington to end the war are "nearly ready" after meeting Trump. Trump said talks went well, but there is "a way to go". Negotiations are "down to one issue", linked to territory, with more steps expected.
Speaking during an address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Merz said, "This new world of great powers is being built on power, on strength, and when it comes to it, on force." He added, "It's not a cozy place."
Zelenskyy at Davos said Europe is delaying action on defence and justice, comparing the situation to "Groundhog Day". He criticised the lack of a tribunal for Russian crimes and urged unity. He also met Trump, who said the talks went well but ending the war will take time.
Responding to ANI's question on the reasons behind the rejection by certain European nations, Abu Shawesh said that these countries likely evaluated the initiative against existing multilateral frameworks before arriving at their conclusions.
Zelenskyy criticised the lack of progress on creating a special tribunal for Russian aggression, saying justice is being delayed. His remarks came after a closed-door meeting with Trump at WEF Davos, where both discussed ending the war and next diplomatic steps.
Responding to a question by ANI on the exclusion of Palestinian leadership from the initiative, Abu Shawesh contrasted the absence of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with the reported inclusion of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Reacting to Trump's speech, Waashwa noted that the Greenland issue drew widespread attention due to the US President's shift in stance. "Trump had started off with a maximalist position about taking over Greenland by force," Waashwa said, adding that the President's subsequent willingness to
Trump met Zelenskyy in Davos for about an hour, with aides calling it a "good meeting." Trump said there is still "a ways to go" but stressed "The war has to end." He also launched the "Board of Peace" initiative, claiming progress on global conflicts.
Palestine Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh stated US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" is a threat to the United Nations and multilateralism. He raised concerns over sidelining the UN and excluding Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, while urging genuine support for a two
Donald Trump at Davos claimed progress in global conflicts and said Iran's nuclear capacity was "obliterated", adding Tehran "does want to talk". Days earlier, he warned Iran would be wiped "off the face of this earth" if he is assassinated, amid rising US-Iran tensions.
US President Donald Trump launched his "Board of Peace" at Davos, saying it aims to bring global peace and could expand beyond its original Gaza ceasefire mandate. He claimed progress on ending wars, defended inviting powerful leaders, and said permanent members must contribute USD 1 bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticised US President Donald Trump's economic claims at Davos, blaming tariffs and mass deportation for harming supply chains. He cited weaker job numbers and persistent inflation, and said the policies were hurting ranchers, farmers, small businesses an