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Middle East
Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks, seeks end to ‘problems’
Iran backs any decision taken by Lebanon in talks to secure a ceasefire with Israel, a senior Iranian official said on Friday, signalling Tehran wants to see an end to a conflict that has dealt heavy blows to its Lebanese ally Hezbollah.
Ukraine
Scholz urges Putin to “enter into negotiations” with Ukraine in first phone call in two years
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since December 2022 on Friday afternoon (15 November), urging him to start “serious” talks with Ukraine.
Syria
Türkiye, Russia, Iran remain committed to Astana format for Syria peace
Türkiye, Russia and Iran have condemned Israel’s military attacks on Syria, Gaza and Lebanon, and reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Syrian crisis through the Astana process.
Ukraine
Trump talked to Putin, told Russian leader not to escalate in Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday and discussed the war in Ukraine, according to people familiar with the call.
Middle East
Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas
Qatar has suspended its work as a mediator in ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas, officials say.
Ukraine
Trump transition distances itself from Ukraine peace plan by Republican strategist
Republican operative tells BBC that peace, not regaining territory from Russia, is Trump’s goal.
Ukraine
North Korean troops ‘enter’ battle; Trump win throws Ukraine aid in doubt
North Korean troops are said to have clashed with Ukrainian forces in the Russian region of Kursk for the first time on Tuesday, the same day American voters re-elected Donald Trump for president, an isolationist who has argued against sending further military aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine
Putin is ready to talk to Trump but his Ukraine demands are unchanged
Putin has said he is ready for talks, but that Russia’s territorial gains and claims must be accepted.