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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Middle East
Can diplomacy bring Middle East ceasefire? Early signs don’t bode well
After the US, the EU and 10 other counties called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the White House went into spin mode trying to build momentum for its proposal.
Ukraine
Ukraine urges world not to seek ‘lull’ in Russia’s war instead of peace
Ukraine’s president has urged global leaders to stand with his country and not seek “a lull” instead of a “real, just peace” more than two years into Russia’s war.
Ukraine
Zelenskyy’s victory plan sets Ukraine’s terms in a desperate war against Russia
The victory plan that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will present to the White House this week asks the Biden administration to do something it has not achieved in the two and a half years since Russia invaded Ukraine: act quickly to support Kyiv’s campaign.
Ukraine
War with Russia closer to end than we think – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said the war with Russia could end sooner than some people think.
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy heads to US with ‘victory plan’ at perilous moment
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy travels to the United States to set out a “victory plan” to his closest ally this week, in an urgent attempt to influence White House policy on Ukraine’s war with Russia no matter who wins the U.S. elections in November.
Middle East
Hamas rejects latest US hostage-ceasefire offer
Hamas has reportedly rejected the latest US draft offer for a hostage-ceasefire deal with Israel, saying that it is only willing to discuss the outline presented by US President Joe Biden on May 31.
Ukraine
Moscow Says It Will Not Participate In Second Ukraine Peace Summit
Moscow will not participate in a second peace summit planned by Ukraine for later this year, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on September 21.
Middle East
US believes Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely in Biden’s term: Report
Officials in the United States believe that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is unlikely before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, according to the Wall Street Journal.