Peace Talks
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JD Vance departs for Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, warns Tehran not to 'play' with US
World | Apr 10, 2026, 11:25 PM ISTUS Vice President JD Vance said the United States is open to constructive engagement if Iran approaches the discussions in good faith.
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Trump signals possible 'intervention', praises Pakistan amid Afghanistan border conflict
World | Feb 28, 2026, 07:22 AM ISTTrump 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 | Feb 24, 2026, 09:55 AM ISTZelenskyy 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 | Dec 14, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTUkrainian 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 | Nov 22, 2025, 07:13 AM ISTZelenskyy 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 | Nov 08, 2025, 09:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 01, 2025, 11:31 AM ISTAt 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 | Aug 24, 2025, 07:25 AM ISTThe 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 | Jul 28, 2025, 06:50 AM ISTTensions 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 | Jun 02, 2025, 09:38 PM ISTZelenskyy 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 | Sep 25, 2024, 10:57 AM ISTZelenskyy 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 | Sep 09, 2024, 05:11 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 05, 2024, 02:49 PM ISTPrime 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 | Aug 31, 2024, 04:49 PM ISTRussia 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 | Jul 10, 2024, 04:03 PM ISTPrime 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 | Jul 08, 2024, 03:46 PM ISTDuring 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 | Jul 06, 2024, 01:52 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 17, 2024, 08:17 PM ISTIndia 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 | Jun 17, 2024, 06:04 AM ISTThe 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 | Jun 15, 2024, 02:00 PM ISTThe 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".