This paper examines how information operations can be addressed in a Russia-Ukraine peace settlement.
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Ukraine Options Paper: Information Operations
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Yemen
US seeks to block Houthi revenues in possible threat to Yemen truce: Report
The United States and its allies are increasingly seeking to block funds from reaching Yemen’s Houthi group, a push that could jeapordise United Nations-led efforts to end the civil war in the country, Bloomberg News has reported.
Middle East
Mediators press Hamas over Gaza ceasefire plan touted by Biden
Talks involving Qatari, Egyptian and U.S. mediators aimed at reaching a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza war were still underway on Thursday but had shown no sign of a breakthrough, two Egyptian security sources said.
Ukraine
What the West gets wrong about the war in Ukraine
If Kyiv’s allies had identified Putin’s invasion as an act of colonisation, they might have won more support from the Global South.
Ukraine
China denies fuelling Russia-Ukraine war tensions, says it supports peace
China has said it believes “all efforts” should be recognised in supporting peace measures around the Russia-Ukraine war, rejecting accusations from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that it was trying with Russia to undermine this month’s planned peace summit in Switzerland.
Ukraine
Biden opposes ‘Nato-isation’ of Ukraine in major blow to Zelensky
Joe Biden has ruled out Ukraine joining Nato in the aftermath of a ceasefire with Russia in a major blow to Volodymyr Zelensky. Ahead of Nato’s annual summit on July 9, the US president said Ukraine would have to rely on supplies of Western weapons to ward off a second Russian offensive.
Ukraine
News on the Summit on Peace in Ukraine
On 15 and 16 June 2024, Switzerland is organising a Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the Bürgenstock. The aim of the summit is to develop a common understanding of a possible path to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. All news on the summit can be found here.
Middle East
Quintet Arab statement supports mediation efforts regarding Gaza crisis
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar stressed the importance of dealing seriously and positively with US President Joe Biden’s proposal, to agree on a deal that guarantees a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and the adequate delivery of aid to all parts of the Strip.
Ukraine
Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia and China of attempting to undermine his upcoming global peace summit in Switzerland.