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DIPLOMACY

Russia’s Lavrov and the US’s Blinken are scheduled to participate in the upcoming OSCE meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken are expected to confront each other regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during an annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Malta on Thursday. The situation in Ukraine is anticipated to be the primary focus of discussions, which will also include the formal approval of last-minute agreements … Continue reading Russia’s Lavrov and the US’s Blinken are scheduled to participate in the upcoming OSCE meeting

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The United Nations Security Council meets on the escalation in fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah during the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York.
DIPLOMACY

U.S. has blocked a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza ceasefire

The United States exercised its veto power on Wednesday against a U.N. Security Council resolution proposing a ceasefire in Gaza, prompting criticism of the Biden administration for obstructing international efforts to end Israel’s conflict with Hamas. The resolution, introduced by ten non-permanent members of the 15-member council, called for an “immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” in the ongoing 13-month conflict and included a separate demand … Continue reading U.S. has blocked a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza ceasefire

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DISPUTES

Germany’s Scholz defends his talks with Putin ahead of snap elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that his recent discussion with Vladimir Putin did not reveal any change in the Russian President’s stance regarding the war in Ukraine. However, he defended his controversial choice to reach out to the Kremlin. The hour-long conversation, which marked their first direct interaction in nearly two years, took place just three months ahead of snap elections. Scholz faces significant challenges … Continue reading Germany’s Scholz defends his talks with Putin ahead of snap elections

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