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The Egyptian Foreign Minister said mediators are making vigorous efforts to revive a US-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, under which some hostages would be freed initially while both sides negotiate a permanent truce and the release of the remaining captives. Gaza City: In a potential breakthrough in the Gaza conflict, Hamas has agreed to a proposal put forward by Arab mediators for a 60-day ceasefire and a hostage-release deal with Israel. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said mediators are "exerting extensive efforts" to revive a US proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, during which some hostages would be released and the…

The latest meeting between the two leaders follows Trump's Friday talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which he stated that it is now up to Zelenskyy to agree to concessions that he believes could bring the war to an end. Washington: US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced optimism on Monday that high-level discussions held at the White House with Ukrainian and European leaders may pave the way for trilateral negotiations involving Russian President Vladimir Putin. The latest meeting between the two leaders follows Trump's Friday talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which he…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to hold national elections, but only after a peace deal and full security are ensured. During his meeting with US President Donald Trump, he emphasised the need for a nationwide truce to enable safe and democratic voting. New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is open to holding national elections in Ukraine, but only once a peace agreement is in place and the necessary security conditions are met. Emphasising the importance of safety for democratic processes, Zelenskyy said elections must be conducted under stable circumstances, free from the threat of…

Trump meets Zelenskyy: During the meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy signaled that he's open to having a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin to negotiate end to Russia-Ukraine war. Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump in Washington as the US administration attempted to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine in their war’s fourth year. Zelenskyy arrived at the White House to meet US President Donald Trump. A short while ago, European leaders too arrived. This comes after the US President's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week.  During the meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy signaled that…

Earlier in the day, Zelenskyy met the US Presidential Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, in Washington ahead of the meeting with Trump. Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said that the US President has the strength to force Russia to stop the ongoing war and bring peace in the region. The statement from Zelenskyy comes ahead of his meeting with President Trump at the White House on Monday. Zelenskyy says Trump has strength to force Russia into peace "Russia can only be forced into peace through strength, and President Trump has that strength," he wrote…