Prof Weller speaks to the ABC about the recent talks between the US and Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine.
Ukraine
US, Russia agree to begin work to end Ukraine war
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Ukraine
Military planning for Ukraine peace to begin, says Starmer
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said military planning to protect a potential Ukraine ceasefire is moving to an “operational phase” after a virtual meeting with 29 other world leaders.
Middle East
US rejects ‘impractical’ Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance
Talks to extend the Gaza ceasefire have failed to reach an agreement, a Palestinian official has told the BBC, as the US accused Hamas of making “entirely impractical” demands at meetings in Qatar.
Ukraine
Revealed: Ukraine’s red lines for any peace deal with Putin
As Trump tries to put pressure on the Russian president who is stalling on talk of a ceasefire, The Independent has been told about the areas where Kyiv does not want to negotiate
Syria
Kurdish-led Syrian group rejects Islamist authorities’ new constitution framework
The Kurdish-led group which governs northeast Syria on Friday rejected a constitutional declaration issued by the new Islamist leadership in Damascus and called for it to be rewritten.
Syria
Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a constitutional declaration covering a five-year transitional period, three months after his Islamist group led the rebel offensive that overthrew Bashar al-Assad.
Ukraine
Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
Vladimir Putin has said he agrees with the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, but that “questions” remain about the nature of a truce – as he set out a number of tough conditions for peace.
Middle East
US envoy Witkoff holds talks in Qatar as Israel proposes 60-day Gaza ceasefire extension
Israel proposes Hamas release 10 living captives on 1st day in exchange for 2-month extension.
Ukraine
Russia demands details from US before decision on Ukraine ceasefire
Marco Rubio confirms US will talk to Moscow on Wednesday about results of US-Ukraine talks.