Trump is cashing in on the presidency The multibillion-dollar profiteering is snowballing in an anything-goes presidency Salon · Feb 3
Iran warns Trump against ‘threats and unreasonable expectations’ after agreeing to US talks Iran’s president says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to ‘pursue fair and equitable negotiations’ with the United States The Independent UK · Feb 3
Trump accused of ‘corruption, plain and simple’ after UAE invested in family firm White House says president is not involved in running his businesses. Ethics experts remain concerned The Guardian - US · Feb 2
Iran’s president says Tehran ready to pursue ‘fair’ talks with US Masoud Pezeshkian instructs foreign minister to seek negotiations with US as Trump warns ‘bad things would happen’ if no solution agreed The Guardian - UK · Feb 2
Scoop: U.S.-Iran nuclear talks expected Friday amid military buildup This would be the first meeting since the war in June. Axios · Feb 2
Newsletter: Russia not negotiating in good will, Polish minister says Also in this newsletter: Séjourné calls for 'European preference' and Weber says EU needs a plan for its 'mutual assistance clause.' Euronews · Feb 2
Russia-Ukraine war: Fresh round of trilateral peace talks rescheduled; Zelenskyy announces new dates amid territorial deadlock Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced a delay in crucial trilateral talks with Russia and the US, now set for February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi. This follows surprise US-Russia discussions in Florida, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts despite unresolved territorial disputes. Both sides remain committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the protracted… The Times of India · Feb 1
Ukraine war briefing: US reports ’constructive’ peace talks with Russia as Zelenskyy pushes for ‘results’ Steve Witkoff encouraged ‘that Russia is working toward securing peace’ as Ukraine president looks to meetings ‘next week’. What we know on day 1,439 The Guardian - AU · Feb 1
Donald Trump claims Hamas set to disarm as Gaza peace process moves forward The US said last week that it was moving into the next phase of the ceasefire plan that includes rebuilding Gaza and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administer daily affairs. Euronews · Jan 29
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Putin agreed to ‘one-week ceasefire over Kyiv’ amid brutal cold Trump says he 'personally' asked Putin to stop firing on Kyiv which has grappled with power shortages The Independent UK · Jan 29
Threat of US-Iran war escalates as Trump warns time running out for deal US president says armada heading towards Iran is ‘prepared to fulfil its missions with violence if necessary’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Iranian government braces for possible attack as US navy arrives in region American forces, aided by Israel, could have enough firepower to mount attack designed to topple regime The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Scoop: Netanyahu rejects WH request for Israel president to attend Board of Peace ceremony Israel's absence created the impression that it is not 100% on board. Axios · Jan 24
Ukrainian officials call talks with U.S. and Russia "positive" and "constructive" The talks, aimed at ending the war, took place as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack against Kyiv and other cities. Axios · Jan 24
Euronews · Jan 24 More talks expected next week after Ukraine, Russia and US conclude Abu Dhabi meeting Discussions were "constructive", Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, and focused on "possible parameters" to end the war.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 24 Ukraine war briefing: energy crisis worsens amid more Russia airstrikes One dead and at least 15 injured in Russian strikes, as talks continue between Ukraine, Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi. What we know on day 1,431
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23 Ukraine-Russia-US talks start in Abu Dhabi – as it happened Two days of rare trilateral discussions have begun but hopes are low amid continued territorial demands by Russia
Axios · Jan 23 Trump's envoys meet Putin for four hours on Ukraine They'll head to Abu Dhabi next for trilateral talks.
Evening Standard · Jan 23 Russia joins landmark trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi as Zelensky says: 'It's all about the land' First trilateral talks on Ukraine war follow late-night meeting between Vladimir Putin and three US envoys in Moscow
Euronews · Jan 23 US negotiators meet Putin in Moscow for overnight Ukraine peace talks Ukraine's president criticised his European allies at Davos for their slow response to Russia's all-out invasion, as US negotiators met with Putin in Moscow to seek a peace deal.
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Ukraine-Russia war latest: ‘Brutal’ attack on Kyiv leaves millions without power as Abu Dhabi peace talks end without breakthrough Second day of landmark negotiations came as dozens injured and one killed in major Russian missile and drone attack, according to Ukrainian officials
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23 Russia keeps up demand for Ukrainian land as three-way talks begin in UAE Moscow repeats call for Ukraine to leave Donbas before first trilateral talks since start of invasion in February 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22 Get out of Greenland mode and stand up for yourself, Zelenskyy tells Europe Ukraine president accuses EU leaders of waiting for direction from Donald Trump in blistering speech at Davos
Axios · Jan 22 Zelensky at Davos: Trump has exposed Europe's weakness "Until America pressured Europe, most countries weren't budging."