Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff propose to unfreeze billions in Russian assets. Then European leaders draw a line in the sand: ‘This is our matter’ The negotiations have come to a standstill. We Got This Covered · Oct 16
Ukraine-Russia war live: Zelensky defies Trump with fresh refinery strikes as ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses Kyiv had refrained from attacking Russian refineries but resumed strikes on Thursday after the US made a deal with Putin The Independent UK · Oct 15
Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board Exclusive: Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forward The Guardian - US · Oct 14
Russia hits Coca-Cola, McDonald's sites in Ukraine but Trump staying silent A Russian drone struck a Coca-Cola factory outside Kyiv in early September. On September 3, Zelenskyy referred to the attack in his nightly video address, saying, “Today, the Russians struck a Coca-Cola plant with a drone. Coca-Cola has become such an enemy to them that they’re burning it down with… The Times of India · Oct 14
Russian drones and missiles hit American business facilities in Ukraine, but the White House is silent Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Pepsi are among the affected brands. We Got This Covered · Oct 14
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy decries ‘absolutely unjust’ lack of warning from allies after Kyiv plant strike Donald Trump has denied intelligence sharing with Ukraine had stopped, while demanding that Kyiv halts strikes on Russian refineries. What we know on day 1,694 The Guardian - AU · Oct 14
EU says US deal lifting diesel sanctions 'funds' Russian war on Ukraine EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Saturday that lifting sanctions on Russian diesel helped fuel the Kremlin's war on Ukraine, after US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Moscow to supply fuel. Radio France Internationale · Oct 10
Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 21 US President Donald Trump on Saturday told reporters that Ukraine should "get a new president", adding that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky had disobeyed his orders not to strike Russian refineries. This came after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and as Moscow's strikes on Ukraine, including the… France 24 · Oct 10
US, Europe and Ukraine hold 'constructive discussions' on joint plan to end war US, Ukrainian and European negotiators held talks in Miami on Friday to seek a common proposal to end the war in Ukraine, as President Donald Trump's decision to ease restrictions on Russian fuel drew criticism from lawmakers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. France 24 · Oct 10
Ukrainian and European officials fly to Miami for US-led peace talks The US is hosting a round of peace talks in Miami with Ukrainian and European officials. President Zelenskyy aims to secure a targeted ceasefire that can cover either the Black Sea, energy facilities or both. Euronews · Oct 9
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Putin struck energy targets hours after Trump ‘ceasefire’ announcement The deal has not yet been confirmed by Ukraine or Russia The Independent UK · Oct 9
Trump envoys, European officials to discuss ‘new ideas’ for Ukraine peace in Miami US President Donald Trump’s envoys will meet Ukrainian negotiators and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss a new proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will present ideas developed during recent talks with both sides, one source said Thursday. France 24 · Oct 8
Trump ‘no longer wants a deal’ with Iran, as U.S. military is reportedly preparing for possible strikes before the midterm elections The US military is bracing for another attack in Iran. We Got This Covered · Oct 8
Trump admits he doesn’t ‘really want’ Iran peace deal as nuclear talks continue IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 8
The Independent UK · Oct 8 Iran-US war latest: Plane damaged and flights suspended after Houthi strike on major international airport Almost half of departures from the Riyadh airport had been cancelled by 1500 GMT yesterday, with more cancellations expected for Friday
Euronews · Oct 7 Hardline Iranian MPs move to impeach foreign minister over UN General Assembly talks The motion, filed by MPs aligned with the Paydari Front, accuses Araghchi of meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff at the UN General Assembly without authorisation, a claim directly opposed by Supreme National Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei, who said the talks had prior approval.
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 Russian Envoy Backs Jared Kushner as Ukraine Peace Talks Expand Into Multibillion-Dollar Oil Deal Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev has defended Jared Kushner after reports raised conflict-of-interest concerns over a proposed multibillion-dollar deal for Lukoil's international assets
International Business Times · Oct 3 U.S. And Russia Raise Prospect Of Multi-Billion Oil Deal During Talks On Ukraine War: Report The remit of peace talks between the Trump administration and the Kremlin has been expanded to include a potential oil deal that would benefit business figures close to the president's inner circle.
France 24 · Sep 29 Iran says it expects US response Tuesday on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran expects Washington to respond to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. In exchange for reopening the vital shipping route, Tehran is seeking guarantees including a regional ceasefire, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector and an end to…
France 24 · Sep 26 Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the proposal to Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff a day earlier on the sidelines of a UN gathering in New York. The plan stipulated that the important waterway would…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25 Trump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midterms Iran’s seven-day timetable would restart nuclear talks, but will the US be willing to deliver on terms that include reining in Israel in Lebanon?
The Guardian - US · Sep 24 Iran awaiting response from Trump on proposal to open strait of Hormuz in six days Country says US must lift sanctions on its oil exports and end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Won't surrender, Iran's Pezeshkian tells UNGA; indirect talks bring hope Masoud Pezeshkian, in his speech in New York, condemned what he called "signs of a bullying mentality" from the US and said that Iran would never surrender. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump, had used the same forum to threaten to "annihilate" Iran.
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Iranian president’s defiant UN speech accuses US of ‘terrorism’ and flouting international law ‘We will never bow our head or bend at the knee,’ said the Iranian leader Masoud Pezeshkian
International Business Times UK · Sep 23 Iran Warns US It Is Ready to 'Inflict Crushing Blows' After Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Regime Iran has threatened a severe military response after Donald Trump discussed annihilating the Islamic Republic, as US-Iran talks, sanctions and disruptions to regional energy routes continue.