This paper examines the economic recovery and reconstruction operations on the path towards a peace settlement in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Options Paper: Recovery Operations and International Commitments
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Western Sahara
Algeria slams France for recognising Western Sahara autonomy ‘within Moroccan sovereignty’
Algeria expressed “great regret and strong denunciation” on Thursday about the French government’s decision to recognize an autonomy plan for the Western Sahara region “within Moroccan sovereignty”.
Ukraine
Ukraine holds front line, seeks Chinese mediation with Russia
Ukraine’s foreign minister visited Beijing for the first time during the war, as Kyiv turns to diplomacy to win war aims.
Yemen
Egypt welcomes Yemen peace deal, considers resumption of Sanaa-Cairo flights
Egypt has expressed strong support for the recent agreement between the internationally-recognised Yemeni government and Houthi-led de-facto government in Sanaa, aimed at de-escalating economic and banking tensions and expanding direct flights from Sanaa to include Cairo and India.
Syria
Syria and Turkey: A path to reconciliation, or a defeat of the opposition?
Anti-Syrian riots in Turkey and protests in Syria are a symbol of a period of flux in relations between the two countries.
Middle East
Netanyahu defends Gaza war as protesters rally outside US Congress
Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu told US lawmakers “our enemies are your enemies” in a landmark speech to Congress intended to rally support for the war against Hamas in Gaza, but marked by pro-Palestinian protests inside and outside the Capitol.
Middle East
Scoop: U.S., Israel and UAE held a secret meeting on Gaza war “day after” plan
The U.S., Israel and the United Arab Emirates held a meeting in Abu Dhabi last Thursday to discuss plans for Gaza after the war ends, two Israeli officials said.
Middle East
Israel’s Netanyahu says deal could be near for hostages in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told families of hostages held in Gaza that a deal that would secure their release could be near, his office said on Tuesday, as fighting raged in the battered Palestinian enclave.
Middle East
Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah sign unity deal aimed at Gaza governance
Palestinian factions have signed a “national unity” agreement aimed at maintaining Palestinian control over Gaza once Israel’s war on the enclave concludes.