UKRAINE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
Diplomatic efforts, international mediation and negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire or peace settlement to end the Russia-Ukraine war, including the roles of the US, Europe and other actors
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Starmer urges allies to keep Ukraine in focus amid Iran conflict
DEUTSCHE WELLEStarmer urges allies to keep focus on Ukraine amid Iran war
3/17/2026, 4:45:00 PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London, urging Western allies not to let the Iran conflict divert attention from the war in Ukraine. The two leaders announced a new bilateral defence partnership, with the UK pledging support for an AI centre in Kyiv. Starmer's visit underscores growing concerns in European capitals that the Iran war could crowd out diplomatic and military resources dedicated to Ukraine.
Belgian PM Faces Backlash Over Call to Normalize EU-Russia Ties
RTBelgian PM blasted for calling to normalize ties with Russia
3/17/2026, 3:54:57 PM
Belgium's prime minister has drawn sharp criticism from European Union officials after publicly advocating for the bloc to normalize its relations with Russia. The call runs counter to the EU's dominant stance of sustained pressure and sanctions on Moscow over its war in Ukraine. The remarks have reignited divisions within the EU over how to handle long-term engagement with Russia.
EU Council chief rebukes Zelensky for threatening Orban
RTSenior EU official rebukes Zelensky over Orban threat
3/17/2026, 2:41:24 PM
European Council President Antonio Costa has publicly rebuked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following a threat Zelensky directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The rebuke signals growing unease within EU institutions over Kyiv's rhetoric toward a key — if deeply contentious — member state. The incident further strains the already fraught relationship between Ukraine and Hungary amid ongoing war diplomacy.