Peace talks
Ukraine Won't End the War Against Russia on the Battlefield: Zelensky
Zelensky said that the fight against Russia will continue to be "bloody," but that diplomacy would be the only way to end the conflict decisively.
Zelensky Spells Out Key Condition for Peace Talks With Putin
The Ukrainian president demanded a Russian withdrawal to pre-invasion positions as a pre-condition for any negotiations.
Putin Vows to Wage War Until Russia Claims Victory as Peace Talks Collapse
"Its goals are absolutely clear and noble," Putin said about the continued military invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky Continues to Pursue Peace Deal With Putin After Russian 'Genocide'
"This is genocide—the elimination of the whole nation and the people," Ukraine's president said.
Putin, Zelensky May Soon Join Peace Talks If Progress Is Made: Negotiator
The Ukrainian negotiator foresees a meeting of the presidents and the initialing of an agreement if it is approved.
Russia: No 'Breakthroughs' With Ukraine After Zelensky Offer For Ending War
A new round of face-to-face diplomatic talks is set to take place sometime this week between Ukraine and Russia.
Zelensky Urges Talks With Putin, Warns of 'Third World War' if They Fail
Four rounds of peace talks have failed to reach a resolution, with significant disagreement over Russia's many demands of Ukraine.
Ukraine Hopeful Results Imminent in Talks About Russia's Demands to End War
On Monday, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said that a "technical pause" was placed on negotiations with Russia.
US Sends $165 Million in Food Aid to Yemen Amid Peace Talk Breakdown
Houthi rebels have pushed forward in a siege to capture Yemen's last remaining government-controlled territory in Marib, an oil-rich northern province.
Taliban Has 'No Intention or Willingness' for Peace, Afghan President Says
Three rockets were fired at the presidential palace in a suspected Taliban attack, though no injuries were reported.
Iran Foreign Minister Says U.S. 'Failed' in Afghanistan Amid Peace Talks
Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian Foreign Minister, urged delegates to "take difficult decisions today for the future of their country."
China Calls for Urgent Cease-Fire in Israel, Offers to Host Peace Talks
Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the U.N., said Sunday that Beijing is "very much concerned about the alarming, worrisome situation in the occupied territory of Palestine."
Ex-Afghan Adviser Expects Taliban Will Forgo Peace Talks With Ashraf Ghani
In the days leading up to a United Nations-led summit on Afghanistan's peace process, a former adviser to the Afghan government said he does not expect the cooperation of the Taliban.
Pompeo Says U.S. Set for Full Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan by Spring
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the military is on track to completely withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by spring 2021.
'Dresden Files' Book 17 Announced, 'Battle Ground' To Follow 'Peace Talks'
Book 16 and 17 of the series are both due out in 2020.
Afghanistan Will Need U.S. Support Long After a Taliban Peace Deal: Experts
Even if the current "reduction of violence" holds, there is no guarantee that full talks between the Taliban and the government will succeed.
U.S.-Led Forces Urge Taliban to Honor Afghanistan Truce
The week-long "reduction in violence" could—if successful—be a prelude to the end of the 18-year conflict.
Pompeo, Afghan Government Offer Insight on Canceled Peace Talks
"We have consistently stressed that genuine peace is possible when the Taliban stop the killing of Afghans, embrace an inclusive ceasefire, and enter into direct negotiations with the Afghan government," Afghan government spokesman Sediq Sediqqi wrote Sunday.
Here Is What America Must Get Right Before It Leaves Afghanistan
Afghanistan will likely never become an American-style democracy. But the U.S. must ensure its peace agreement with the Taliban allows no return to the status quo ante.
Trump Administration Restricts Congressional Travel to Afghanistan
While not uncommon, the request comes at a moment of high tension in Washington as Democrats grow increasingly frustrated by what they view as the Trump administration's obstruction of their oversight responsibilities.
North Korea Gives South Korea Two Rare Hunting Dogs
President Moon Jae-in now has two Pungsan pooches to look after.
Peace in Afghanistan? Mike Pompeo Voices 'Hope'
The optimistic comments come on the heels of an attack that left one U.S. soldier dead and two others injured.
Ivanka Trump May Discuss North Korea Talks Plan
"Issues of mutual interest could naturally be on the table during the process of the visit," South Korean foreign ministry spokesman Noh Kyu-duk said.
How North Koreans Could 'Make Their Country Richer'
"North Korea does have diligent people and rich resources," Abe said.
Will Trump's Jerusalem Move End Kushner's Peace Quest?
Allies of the president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, apparently don't think this spells an end to the peace process.
Former Afghan President Calls ISIS a U.S. Tool
Karzai has become increasingly hostile to the U.S. and warmer toward Russia.
The U.S. And Russia Are Now Clashing Over Afghanistan
The U.S. has said it will not attend Moscow-led peace talks scheduled for Friday.
U.N. Diplomats Look to Russia in Syria Peace Talks
With the United States now taking a diplomatic back seat, Russia - whose military intervention turned the tide of Syria's war and helped President Bashar al-Assad recapture Aleppo - is potentially a kingmaker.
Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 54 People in Yemen
A car filled with explosives was driven into a camp for pro-government troops.
Abbas Turned Down U.S. Request To Meet Netanyahu
The U.S. request to restart peace talks came in a meeting between Abbas and John Kerry.