Publications
This paper outlines the importance of minority and language rights for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, in light of international legal and soft law standards.
Middle East
US says it has ‘already narrowed some gaps’ in talks, but sources tell MEE that Netanyahu’s conditions are an obstacle and ‘positive’ media leaks are unfounded.
Middle East
Mediators in talks on a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal say they have presented a proposal which “narrows the gaps” between Israel and Hamas.
Myanmar
China has promised technical support and aid to military-run Myanmar for conducting a census, followed by an election, state media said on Thursday, signalling Beijing’s backing to a junta cornered by an armed rebellion and steadily losing ground.
Ukraine
Putin ally Aleksandr Lukashenko says, “Let’s sit down at the negotiating table” to end the conflict.
Ukraine
Authorities in Kyiv have refused to discuss any peace agreement with the Kremlin unless it involves the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from all occupied areas, including the Crimean peninsula.
Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added new conditions in late July to a ceasefire proposal delivered to American, Egyptian, and Qatari mediators, which has hardened Israel’s position and complicated negotiations, according to documents seen by The New York Times.
Middle East
Only a ceasefire deal in Gaza stemming from hoped-for talks this week would hold Iran back from direct retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on its soil, three senior Iranian officials said.
Ukraine
Ukraine said Tuesday it has no interest in holding territory it captured in Russia’s Kursk region long term, but in the meantime, it can complicate Moscow’s efforts to move more troops to the front battle lines in eastern Ukraine.