Prof Weller re-examines the current prospects for a negotiated settlement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Publications
The Russia-Ukraine War – Is There a Path to a Negotiated Settlement?
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Ukraine
EU-Ukraine security agreement will advance ‘peace’, says Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a security agreement to be inked between Kyiv and the European Union on Thursday would advance “peace and prosperity” across the continent.
Announcements
Joint Security Commitments between Ukraine and the European Union
On 27 June 2024, the European Union signed an agreement with Ukraine on security commitments.
Scotland
Independence Alba’s top priority, says Alex Salmond
Taking “real action on independence” is Alba’s top priority at the upcoming election, leader Alex Salmond has announced as he launched the party’s manifesto.
Yemen
Egypt backs Yemen peace efforts
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry emphasized his country’s support for Yemen when he met with his Yemeni counterpart, Shaya Mohsin Zindani, on Wednesday.
Ukraine
Trump military aides give him plan to pressure Ukraine into peace talks with Putin
Donald Trump has been presented with a plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine by two key advisers that would require Kyiv to sit down for peace talks with Russia or receive no further US weapons.
Ukraine
War crimes arrest warrants issued for top Russian officials
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russia’s former defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, and the chief of general staff, Valery Gerasimov.
Ukraine
EU opens accession negotiations with Ukraine
The EU held the first Intergovernmental Conference at ministerial level to open accession negotiations with Ukraine.
Myanmar
Ceasefire in northeast Myanmar ends as junta battles ethnic rebels
Fighting broke out in northeast Myanmar on Tuesday as a five-month ceasefire brokered by China between junta forces and ethnic minority insurgents fell apart, with clashes including air strikes by military jets, residents of the area told Radio Free Asia.