President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukraine saw Türkiye as a partner in security guarantees for his country, and added that Kyiv was ready to ratify a free trade agreement between the states.
NATO member Türkiye has balanced ties with Kyiv and Moscow since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It has maintained good ties with both, supporting Ukraine militarily and backing its territorial integrity, while refusing to join sanctions on Russia.
As Europe scrambles to bolster its own defence and security, while seeking guarantees for Kyiv under any possible ceasefire deal with Moscow urged by Washington, Türkiye has emerged as a key potential security partner.
NATO member Türkiye has balanced ties with Kyiv and Moscow since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It has maintained good ties with both, supporting Ukraine militarily and backing its territorial integrity, while refusing to join sanctions on Russia.
As Europe scrambles to bolster its own defence and security, while seeking guarantees for Kyiv under any possible ceasefire deal with Moscow urged by Washington, Türkiye has emerged as a key potential security partner.
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US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians uprooted from the Gaza Strip under President Donald Trump’s proposed postwar plan, American and Israeli officials say.
The contacts with Sudan, Somalia and the breakaway region of Somalia known as Somaliland reflect the determination by the U.S. and Israel to press ahead with a plan that has been widely condemned and raised serious legal and moral issues.
Source: AP
U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians uprooted from the Gaza Strip under President Donald Trump’s proposed postwar plan, American and Israeli officials say.
The contacts with Sudan, Somalia and the breakaway region of Somalia known as Somaliland reflect the determination by the U.S. and Israel to press ahead with a plan that has been widely condemned and raised serious legal and moral issues.
Source: AP
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China, Russia, and Iran Hold Nuclear Talks in Beijing
Senior diplomats from China, Russia, and Iran met in Beijing to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, just days after Tehran rejected U.S. calls for renewed dialogue.
The talks included China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.
The meeting focused on reviving stalled negotiations and seeking a diplomatic resolution.
China, Russia, and Iran jointly called for lifting U.S. sanctions on Tehran.
Senior diplomats from China, Russia, and Iran met in Beijing to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, just days after Tehran rejected U.S. calls for renewed dialogue.
The talks included China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.
The meeting focused on reviving stalled negotiations and seeking a diplomatic resolution.
China, Russia, and Iran jointly called for lifting U.S. sanctions on Tehran.
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Clash Report
Chinese PLA's special barges for amphibious landings.
Chinese concept sketches illustrate how the new invasion barge system could be used to land heavy equipment on a beach, supported by landing ships and army aviation.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky with Muslim Ukrainians at Iftar meal.
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European Union may double its military aid to Ukraine in 2025, potentially reaching €40 billion ($43 billion), according to an EU diplomatic discussion paper.
The plan includes an initial commitment to provide Ukraine with 2 million rounds of large-caliber artillery ammunition this year.
Source: Reuters
The plan includes an initial commitment to provide Ukraine with 2 million rounds of large-caliber artillery ammunition this year.
Source: Reuters
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Kremlin:
Late last night, President Putin met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, delivering key messages and signals for Donald Trump.
No date has been set for a direct call between Putin and Trump. It will be scheduled after Witkoff reports to Trump.
There are grounds for cautious optimism on Ukraine.
Late last night, President Putin met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, delivering key messages and signals for Donald Trump.
No date has been set for a direct call between Putin and Trump. It will be scheduled after Witkoff reports to Trump.
There are grounds for cautious optimism on Ukraine.
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Why Ethiopia and Eritrea on the Brink of War?
Source: Reuters, ISW
Fresh conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is reigniting tensions with Eritrea, which backed Ethiopia’s federal forces in the 2020-2022 war but was excluded from the 2022 Pretoria Agreement.
Tigrayan dissidents seized Adigrat, accusing the Ethiopian-backed government of betrayal, while the interim administration claims they are collaborating with Eritrea.
Eritrea mobilized its military in Feb 2025, as Ethiopia moved troops toward the border. Eritrea still has troops in Ethiopia despite the peace deal calling for withdrawal.
Abiy Ahmed’s push for Red Sea access has further alarmed Eritrea.
Eritrea signed a security pact with Egypt and Somalia, seen as a counter to Ethiopia’s ambitions.
Source: Reuters, ISW
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Armenia and Azerbaijan Finalize Peace Treaty After Nearly 40 Years of War
Armenia and Azerbaijan have finalized a peace treaty to end decades of conflict, including wars over Karabakh.
Azerbaijan demands Armenia amend its constitution to remove implicit territorial claims before signing.
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan has proposed a referendum, but no date is set.
The treaty bars third-party personnel from the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, impacting the EU’s monitoring mission and Russian border guards.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have finalized a peace treaty to end decades of conflict, including wars over Karabakh.
Azerbaijan demands Armenia amend its constitution to remove implicit territorial claims before signing.
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan has proposed a referendum, but no date is set.
The treaty bars third-party personnel from the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, impacting the EU’s monitoring mission and Russian border guards.
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War Fuels Mpox Crisis in DRC
Ongoing violence in eastern DR Congo is severely hampering efforts to control the mpox outbreak by disrupting healthcare and aid delivery.
Hospitals and clinics have been damaged, forcing patients to flee and making treatment nearly impossible.
Supply chains are broken, limiting vaccine and medication availability.
Over 1 million displaced people now live in unsanitary conditions, increasing the spread of mpox and other diseases.
The outbreak worsens amid existing measles, cholera, and tuberculosis epidemics.
Ongoing violence in eastern DR Congo is severely hampering efforts to control the mpox outbreak by disrupting healthcare and aid delivery.
Hospitals and clinics have been damaged, forcing patients to flee and making treatment nearly impossible.
Supply chains are broken, limiting vaccine and medication availability.
Over 1 million displaced people now live in unsanitary conditions, increasing the spread of mpox and other diseases.
The outbreak worsens amid existing measles, cholera, and tuberculosis epidemics.
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Hamas has agreed to release Idan Alexander, a US soldier, and the bodies of four dual nationals.
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