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'We're going to get it solved': Ukraine peace deal within reach, says US envoy Witkoff

"If both sides want to solve this, we're going to get it solved," Witkoff said in Davos. "I think we've made a lot of progress."

US special envoy Steve Witkoff (L) and US President's son-in-law and businessman Jared Kushner arrive at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026.
Syrian citizens celebrating fall of the Assad regime, staying on abandoned government army tank in Damascus, December 11, 2024.

Lebanon detains Syrian who helped funnel funds to pro-Assad fighters, sources say

Iranians are seen protesting and blocking roads across Iran, on January 8, 2025

What Maduro’s fall tells Tehran about Trump’s Iran strategy - opinion

Service members take part in what Russian Defence Ministry says is the deployment of the Russian nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system in Belarus, at an unidetified location in this still image from video released December 30, 2025.

Global Monopoly game: How a small state like Israel survives in ruthless geopolitics - opinion


Russian state media says Moscow spirited a US citizen working for it out of Ukraine

Russians claimed the American citizen had provided intelligence for two years.

 THE KREMLIN, Moscow.

Russia says Zelensky 'victory plan' is pushing NATO towards direct conflict with Moscow

Rutte on Wednesday said the 'victory plan' presented by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy on Wednesday was a good signal, but that he was not able to support it as a whole as things stand.

 A Ukrainian national flag is pictured in front of the NATO emblem, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in central Kyiv, Ukraine July 11, 2023.

Moscow’s move to delist Taliban faces skepticism over IS-KP threats

Analysts warn that removing the Taliban from the terror list might not curb threats from extremist groups like IS-KP

 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with acting governor of Kaliningrad Region Alexei Besprozvannykh at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia August 14, 2024.

Ukrainian drone attack triggers earthquake-sized blast at arsenal in Russia's Tver region - report

NASA satellites picked up intense heat sources emanating from an area of about 14 square kilometers (5 square miles) at the site in the early hours.

 A satellite image shows an overview of the ammunition depot after the explosion, amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Toropets, Tver region, Russia, September 18, 2024.

Israeli broker pleads guilty to using Miami as hub for shipping aircraft parts to Russia

Haimovich arranged for more than 160 shipments of aircraft parts to companies in the Maldives and United Arab Emirates that in turn sent the illicit supplies to Russia.

 Russia selling oil for gold in September

Israeli military secretary was in Moscow to advance hostage deal

Russia has ties with Iran and has quietly engaged in the past in back-channel diplomacy on Israel’s behalf.

 THE KREMLIN, Moscow.

Jihadists, fall guys or hired assassins: What is the truth behind the March attack on Moscow?

Officials and relatives of the accused have claimed that some of the men had not even been in Moscow during the attack.

 THE CROCUS City Hall building is gutted following the deadly attack on a concert venue there, outside Moscow, last month.

Russia has network of spies spread out in multiple countries - report

Numerous suspects, including in the UK, Brazil, Australia, and Austria, have been arrested for spying for Russia, highlighting the Kremlin's global espionage reach, ABC News reported.

 THE KREMLIN, Moscow.

Western pressure prompts countries to sever ties with Moscow - opinion

As Western pressure mounts on nations like Israel and Armenia to recalibrate ties with Moscow amidst Ukraine tensions, geopolitical alliances are swiftly evolving.

 UKRAINE’S PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky attends the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, in Switzerland, earlier this month. Russia was absent from the summit, but Israel was present and voted with the West, the writer notes.

Russia mourns: Dagestan terrorist attack death toll rises to at least 20

As Dagestan mourns the loss of at least 20 lives in Sunday's horrific terrorist attacks, global condolences pour in.

 A view of Derbent synagogue following an attack by gunmen and a fire, in Derbent in the region of Dagestan, Russia June 24, 2024.