Prof Weller provides commentary on the Yermak-Rasmussen Report on Security Guarantees for Ukraine, along with a draft Kyiv Compact on Security Guarantees.
Publications
Draft Kiev Compact on Security Guarantees for Ukraine
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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.
Middle East
Here’s what officials are considering to break the Gaza cease-fire impasse
American officials involved in the Gaza cease-fire talks are working with other negotiators to draw up new strategies to convince Israel and Hamas to agree to a cease-fire deal.
Middle East
Blinken is heading back to the Middle East, without fanfare or a visit to Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Egypt on Tuesday for his 10th trip to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began nearly a year ago, this one aimed partly at refining a proposal to present to Israel and Hamas for a cease-fire deal and release of hostages.
Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners each in deal mediated by UAE
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners of war from each side, both countries confirmed, with the United Arab Emirates acting as an intermediary.