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Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain

Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writ...

Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain

Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writ...

Ex-Pentagon chief anticipates US-Iran standoff to continues for six months more

Leon Panetta noted that there are very few options available to bring this war to an end

Russia strikes Ukraine-Romania border crossing for 2nd time in week

The Orlivka–Isaccea crossing links Ukraine’s Odesa Oblast with NATO and EU member Romania across the Danube River, which...

Kushner refrains from saying is US will toughen pressure on Russia

According to US President’s son-in-law, Trump is looking at the Ukrainian conflict through the prism of the "idea of wha...

A new claim on the Batanes, from an old Chinese playbook

Now China is going after the Batanes Islands, a strategically crucial Philippine territory in the Luzon Strait south of ...

The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war?

Exclusive: US-controlled weapons corporations and forces have control or access to more than 100 facilities across the c...

Why are there so many US military bases in Australia, and could they drag us unwillingly into war? - podcast

Dotted like an outline around parts of Australia’s coast are military bases – the majority of which the US has control o...

The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war?

Exclusive: US-controlled weapons corporations and forces have control or access to more than 100 facilities across the c...

Europe failing to deter Russia’s ‘hybrid’ war, warn defence officials

Foiled drone attack at German airport seen as sign of Nato’s weak response and Moscow’s impunity

Iran will declare a ‘prohibited zone’ near Hormuz in coming days: security chief

Iran’s top security chief Mohsen Rezaei on Sunday said his country would establish a “prohibited zone” near the strategi...

Iran to impose restricted shipping zone near Strait of Hormuz

Iran to impose restricted shipping zone near Strait of Hormuz Iran plans to establish a restricted maritime zone near th...

9/6/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Access National Security News HERE. Access Korean News HERE. National Security News: 1. Special Operations Forces Modern...

New trilateral meeting on Ukraine may be announced soon — Witkoff

According to US presidential envoy, the US delegation is "dug in on finding the solution" and there are all "the ingredi...

Witkoff says ‘a lot of progress’ made at Moscow talks on Ukraine

New ideas were heard, US presidential envoy said

War is likely to drag on into winter according to Zelenskyy following talks with US envoys

Following talks in Kyiv with US envoys, Zelenskyy said, "We very much hope that we will be able to reach agreements with...

Kushner describers meeting with Putin as ‘constructive and substantive’

The American leader's son-in-law noted that "many ideas" were discussed with the Russian president

Why is Argentina reviving the Falklands dispute?

More than 44 years after Britain and Argentina went to war over the Falkland Islands, Argentina is reasserting its claim

Witkoff says peace talks have been ‘very meaningful’ in Ukraine

Witkoff says peace talks have been ‘very meaningful’ in Ukraine

Witkoff says settlement talks in Moscow, Kiev were positive

The American leader's special envoy noted that his work, together with the US president's son-in-law Jared Kushner, is t...

Ukraine war latest: US envoys make first visit to Kyiv, protecting city from Russian missiles but producing few results

Key developments on Sept. 5-6:'The war will continue' — US peace push fails to achieve deal after Witkoff, Kushner's fir...

US working on ‘peace package’ for Ukrainian settlement — Kushner

Many people in the United States government, under the President, Vice President, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and man...

US working on 'peace package' for Ukraine after talks with Putin, Zelenskyy

Witkof says parties to Ukraine conflict need to make compromises

The US President's special envoy noted that Moscow and Kyiv need to narrow the differences between them in order to achi...

Trump's first call after peace talks briefing will be Putin, source says

Trump will consult with his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, before calling Putin and then speaking with Preside...

Lavrov Warns That Germany Is Moving Toward War With Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Germany of moving toward a direct confrontation with Russia as he critici...

Ukraine, US, Europe agree to hold another meeting soon — Zelensky

According to Zelensky, US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner...

Houthis say they downed Saudi drone over Yemen

Zelenskyy Sees No Fast End to War After Meeting With US Envoys

Ukraine is resigned to Russia’s war dragging on through another tough winter and is looking for a “package” from allies ...

More than 140 killed in latest Yemen clashes: military sources

Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen killed more than 140 combatan...

Toll from Yemen clashes passes 300 as civilians flee homes

The toll from days of fighting between government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen climbed past 3...

US wants to work with Moscow, Kiev on ‘refreshed’ peace proposal — media

"Things may move in a good direction if there's a follow-up by all parties involved," the source told Axios

Yemeni government forces take control over Hays in Hodeida province — TV

According to the TV channel, the city has strategic importance for operations on the country’s western coast

US negotiators tell Zelensky they want breakthrough in talks before winter — media

According to the sources, Witkoff and Kushner discussed with Zelensky preparations for continuing the war through the wi...

Other countries to join US in Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe navigation — official

Trade is important for the world and should not be the responsibility of the United States alone, said Energy Secretary ...

From drones to assassins: Russia's hybrid war in Europe could turn deadly, experts warn

Daily oil transit via Strait of Hormuz amounts to around 9 mln barrels — US official

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the United States is "winning the battle" over the strait despite opposition from Ira...

U.S. Envoys Make First Kyiv Visit Amid Ukraine War Peace Push

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travelled from Moscow, where they held three hours of talks with Russian President Vladi...

U.S. Envoys Make First Kyiv Visit Amid Ukraine Peace Push

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travelled from Moscow, where they held three hours of talks with Russian President Vladi...

US envoys hold ‘substantive’ talks with Zelenskyy in first visit to Kyiv

Meeting comes a day after US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.