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  Trump signals possible 'intervention', praises Pakistan amid Afghanistan border conflict

  World | February 28, 2026 7:22 IST

  Trump openly praised Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Army Chief, describing them as strong leaders whom he respects.

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  Zelenskyy admits Ukrainians 'exhausted' as war with Russia enters fifth year, refuses to yield

  World | February 24, 2026 9:55 IST

  Zelenskyy further appealed for international support in Ukraine’s fight against Russia, personally addressing Donald Trump, and saying the United States can play a key role in countering Russia.

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  Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees, rules out ceding territory to Russia

  World | December 14, 2025 23:39 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to abandon Ukraine's NATO membership bid if strong Western security guarantees are offered. However, he has firmly rejected any territorial compromise with Russia as peace talks begin in Berlin.

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  'We have a way of getting peace': Trump says Ukraine must approve US plan for Russia talks

  World | November 22, 2025 7:13 IST

  Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history. Speaking in Kyiv, he said the country may be forced to choose between "losing dignity or risking the loss of a major partner" and vowed to defend the dignity and freedom of Ukrainians in any negotiation.

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  Ready for war: Taliban warns as Afghanistan, Pakistan peace talks collapse

  World | November 08, 2025 21:53 IST

  The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban government) accused Pakistan of showing insincerity and avoiding responsibility during discussions mediated by Turkey and Qatar.

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  SCO Summit: Putin praises India's role in Ukraine peace efforts, rejects US 'Modi's war' narrative

  World | September 01, 2025 11:31 IST

  At the SCO Summit, Putin praised India’s peace efforts in Ukraine, dismissed US claims blaming Modi, and held a warm bilateral meeting with PM Modi.

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  Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin claims two villages captured in Donetsk amid ongoing peace efforts

  World | August 24, 2025 7:25 IST

  The ministry also reported that Russian forces targeted a Ukrainian military-industrial facility and several temporary bases of Ukrainian troops and foreign fighters in 143 locations. Besides, Russian air defence systems reportedly shot down four guided bombs and 160 drones over the past week.

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  Thailand and Cambodia to hold peace talks in Malaysia today amid escalating border conflict

  World | July 28, 2025 6:50 IST

  Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have intensified since the late-May killing of a Cambodian soldier during a brief border skirmish.

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  Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in war during peace talks

  World | June 02, 2025 21:38 IST

  Zelenskyy said both sides exchanged documents through the Turkish side, and we are preparing a new release of prisoners of the war. Expectations were low for any breakthrough on ending the three-year-old war after a string of stunning attacks over the weekend.

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  'Already invited India': Zelenskyy on second peace summit to Ukraine conflict after talks with Modi

  World | September 25, 2024 10:57 IST

  Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council that "we have to prepare" for a second peace summit to end the Ukraine conflict for which he had already invited India. This came after he met PM Modi in New York for their third bilateral meeting this year, recalling the PM's recent visit to Ukraine.

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  Jaishankar meets Russian Foreign Minister in Riyadh, a day after Putin says India could mediate war

  World | September 09, 2024 17:11 IST

  The latest conversations with the two foreign ministers took place on the sidelines of the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers' meeting. Both the ministers are in the Saudi capital to attend ministerial meetings of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

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  Putin says India, China and Brazil could mediate peace talks over Ukraine conflict | WATCH

  World | September 05, 2024 14:49 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recent times has become more vocal on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying India is ready to play a more decisive role in peace talks. He also visited Ukraine last month and said India was never a neutral observer and has sided with peace.

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  'Peace talks are out of question': Russia after Ukraine's Zelenskyy pushes ceasefire negotiations

  World | August 31, 2024 16:49 IST

  Russia views Ukraine's Kursk incursion as a "major provocation" and has threatened to retaliate while it advances in the eastern Pokrovsk city. Zelenskyy has recently pushed for renewed peace negotiations on Ukrainian terms, and the incursion was part of the plan to pit pressure on Russia.

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  'This is not the time for war, India ready to provide any support required for dialogue': PM Modi

  World | July 10, 2024 16:03 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he held a "fruitful discussion" with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer during which they discussed in detail the ongoing disputes in the world, including the Ukraine conflict and situation in West Asia, reaffirming that "this is not the time for war".

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  Xi Jinping calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue

  World | July 08, 2024 15:46 IST

  During a meeting on Monday with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged global powers to facilitate direct dialogue and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

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  Hamas accepts US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages as war continues

  World | July 06, 2024 13:52 IST

  The development came as Israeli negotiators are set to resume peace talks in Qatar next week on a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. More than 38,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in retaliation for the Hamas-led October 7 attack that killed 1,200.

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  Why did India refrain from signing Ukraine declaration at peace talks in Switzerland?

  World | June 17, 2024 20:17 IST

  India was among a handful of countries at the Swiss peace summit that did not sign the final communique on Ukraine. India has repeatedly emphasised 'dialogue and diplomacy' in resolving the conflict and has called for practical engagement of both parties for further peace talks.

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  India, Saudi Arabia and other countries opt out of signing Ukraine declaration in Switzerland

  World | June 17, 2024 6:04 IST

  The event was aimed to build support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's peace formula, albeit in the absence of Russia and China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier met Zelenskyy during the G7 Summit in Italy, where the latter thanked him for sending a delegation for peace talks.

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  World leaders gather in Switzerland for Ukraine peace summit. What is India's position?

  World | June 15, 2024 14:00 IST

  The event, aimed to build support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's peace formula, is seen as merely symbolic in the absence of Russia and China. PM Modi reiterated to Zelenskyy on Friday that the conflict can only be resolved through "dialogue and diplomacy".

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  Ukraine seeks India to play prominent role in peace deal, development of Kyiv post-war: Kuleba

  World | March 30, 2024 0:30 IST

  Kuleba arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties and cooperation with India, which considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War era. Besides, he emphasised his visit to the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.