Date: 5 September 2026 Tags: Ukraine, Russia, US Politics, Diplomacy Summary: Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow over proposals to end the Ukraine war. Trump said the envoys were carrying a US proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Putin described the situation as difficult but said direct diplomatic contacts remained useful. Russia and Ukraine agreed to temporarily halt strikes on each other’s capitals for three days. W

Why this matters: Direct talks signal a major diplomatic shift and offer potential to end a destabilising regional conflict. Date: 9 April 2026 Tags: International, Politics, Diplomacy, Middle East Summary: US and Iran begin direct trilateral peace talks in Islamabad with Pakistan mediation. Talks involve senior officials including JD Vance. Delegations previously held discussions with Shehbaz Sharif. First high-level face-to-face talks since 1979 Islamic Revolution. Negotiat