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Russia bans nighttime vessel movement at Novorossiysk port, industry sources say
The decision comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to meet with Russia's foreign minister on Thursday after a series of meetings with world leaders in Manila.
FBI Director Kash Patel to visit Russia later this year, US official says - report
Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case worked for Kaspersky, source says, documents show
Disputes between NATO members show 'democratic strength,' Secretary-General Rutte says
Russia claims to capture Pokrovsk ahead of Witkoff visit for peace talks
The Russian defense ministry has since posted videos of soldiers in the “center” of Pokrovsk raising the Russian tricolor flag.
Trump escalates diplomatic efforts in Sudan, Ukraine conflicts
With peace deals in Sudan and Ukraine on the line, Trump’s diplomatic efforts reach a critical point in securing lasting arrangements.
UK's Starmer urges caution as Ukraine moves toward US-backed peace plan
United Kingdom Prime Minister Kier Starmer commented that he hopes the latest agreement between Ukraine and the US will be based on the Geneva agreement.
Ukraine agrees to US peace proposal to end Russia war, officials say - report
"The Ukrainians have agreed to the peace deal. There are some minor details to be sorted out, but they have agreed to a peace deal," one official told ABC News.
Trump officials' meeting with Russian officials in Miami spurs questions about Ukraine proposal
US officials raise concerns after Trump envoys met with a sanctioned Russian figure in Miami to draft a Ukraine peace plan.
US draft peace plan would model Ukraine security on NATO's Article 5, Axios reports
The deal would be valid for 10 years and states that an attack by Russia across the armistice line would be considered an attack threatening transatlantic peace.
Europeans push back at US plan that would force concessions from Ukraine
Sources from Washington have signaled to President Volodymyr Zelensky that Kyiv must accept a US plan to end the war, which would include territorial concessions.
Dueling US, Russian proposals put Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian statehood on the line - analysis
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on rival visions that could cement a fragile truce, rewire Gaza’s governance, and shape the future of the Palestinian Authority
Questions arise over Gaza's future governance amid UN delay, Russian resolution - analysis
With the UN vote delayed, Egyptian concerns surge: Is the "Yellow Line" a temporary military measure or a premeditated Israeli attempt to obstruct peace and permanently divide Gaza?
Ex-US cyber intel exec pleads guilty to selling spy tools to Russian broker
Peter Williams, a 39-year-old Australian, pleaded to two counts of theft of trade secrets.
