Scoop: Netanyahu rejects WH request for Israel president to attend Board of Peace ceremony Israel's absence created the impression that it is not 100% on board. Axios · Jan 24
Ukrainian officials call talks with U.S. and Russia "positive" and "constructive" The talks, aimed at ending the war, took place as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack against Kyiv and other cities. Axios · Jan 24
More talks expected next week after Ukraine, Russia and US conclude Abu Dhabi meeting Discussions were "constructive", Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, and focused on "possible parameters" to end the war. Euronews · Jan 24
United Arab Emirates plans to bankroll first ‘planned community’ in south Gaza Exclusive: Blueprints describe a ‘case study’ community where residents submit biometric data to gain entry The Guardian - US · Jan 23
Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion The Independent UK · Jan 23
Trump’s New Gaza is first step to the end of any Palestine state, Gaza families warn Trump’s new Gaza will be ‘built on the graveyards of countless unidentified Palestinians’, UN official warns The Independent UK · Jan 23
Trump's envoys meet Putin for four hours on Ukraine They'll head to Abu Dhabi next for trilateral talks. Axios · Jan 23
Kushner's vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles Jared Kushner envisions a rebuilt Gaza with high-rises, a coastline that attracts tourists and a bustling port The Independent UK · Jan 23
US negotiators meet Putin in Moscow for overnight Ukraine peace talks Ukraine's president criticised his European allies at Davos for their slow response to Russia's all-out invasion, as US negotiators met with Putin in Moscow to seek a peace deal. Euronews · Jan 23
Ukraine-Russia war latest: ‘Brutal’ attack on Kyiv leaves millions without power as Abu Dhabi peace talks end without breakthrough Second day of landmark negotiations came as dozens injured and one killed in major Russian missile and drone attack, according to Ukrainian officials The Independent UK · Jan 23
Russia keeps up demand for Ukrainian land as three-way talks begin in UAE Moscow repeats call for Ukraine to leave Donbas before first trilateral talks since start of invasion in February 2022 The Guardian - UK · Jan 23
Trump’s Board of Peace launches into a warring world This newsletter was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. The Conversation · Jan 22
Trump’s Gaza plan is a rebuff to Israeli extremists, but will soon be put to test Blueprint presented by Jared Kushner shows unified Gaza run by Palestinians, with Rafah crossing to open next week The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
$1B for peace? Putin’s sudden generosity for Gaza raises eyebrows — and you don’t have to look hard to guess what he’s really after Putin saw an opportunity, and took it. We Got This Covered · Jan 22
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22 The Guardian view on Trump’s Board of Peace: an international body in service to one man’s ego Editorial: It was supposed to give Gaza a future, but the US president is using it to attack the UN, international law and multilateralism
Axios · Jan 22 Zelensky at Davos: Trump has exposed Europe's weakness "Until America pressured Europe, most countries weren't budging."
The Conversation · Jan 22 Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy Just before Christmas, President Donald Trump fired more than two dozen career ambassadors. The action was unprecedented, providing a clear signal that when it comes to diplomacy, Trump values loyalty above all else.
Euronews · Jan 22 Trump considers 'tariff-free zone' for Ukraine as US envoy Witkoff hints peace deal is close The US has held talks with Russia as well as with Ukraine and European partners on various drafts of a plan to end the war in Ukraine but so far a deal has remained elusive.
Roll Call · Jan 22 For Trump and European leaders, Davos was a 'Dear John' summit President Donald Trump and European leaders broke up this week. Or, at the very least, the longtime NATO members are taking a break.
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv, Moscow and US set to open trilateral peace talks in UAE for first time Zelensky announces fresh negotiations after issuing scathing criticism of European allies during speech at Davos
The Guardian - AU · Jan 22 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy expected in Davos after all to meet Trump Unclear if presidents will have anything to sign; Mark Rutte urges Nato to pour out their air defence stockpiles for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,429
Axios · Jan 21 Zelensky to meet Trump in Davos as U.S. envoys head to Moscow Putin has not agreed to Trump's plan for Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Who has joined Trump’s board of peace – and what power will it have? Trump seems to envision the ‘board of peace’ with a far broader scope beyond Gaza
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Putin and Zelensky ‘stupid’ not to strike peace deal ahead of US talks The Kremlin said it would welcome Witkoff to Moscow on Thursday, after Zelensky was reportedly forced to miss a planned summit with Trump
The Conversation · Jan 20 Should Australia join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’? Here are 5 key points to consider US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of his “Board of Peace”, inaugurating the second phase of his 20-point peace plan for Gaza.