#sanctions-policy tag

fromwww.theguardian.com

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv and Moscow hold major prisoner exchange

Ukraine and Russia concluded a second round of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday aimed at ending Europe's biggest conflict since the second world war, with the two sides conducting a major prisoner swap and agreeing to resume negotiations soon. But Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy involved in the talks, cautioned that significant work remains in the weeks ahead, dampening expectations of any swift move towards peace.

World news

Canada news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

2 months ago

Canada removes Syria from list of states that support terrorism'

Canada removed Syria and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from terrorism lists, aligning with U.S. and U.K. moves and citing Syrian government efforts to advance stability.

Europe politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 months ago

The EU was complicit in the war in Gaza. Trump's plan can't be an excuse to dodge responsibility now | Nathalie Tocci

European governments are divided and politically paralysed over Gaza, maintaining cooperation with Israel and facing accusations of complicity while public outrage grows.

US politics

fromwww.aljazeera.com

5 months ago

US-European sanctions could collapse' Russian economy: Trump aide

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for secondary tariffs on Russian oil importers to collapse Russia's economy and compel President Vladimir Putin to negotiate, seeking European support.

Russo-Ukrainian War

fromwww.dw.com

8 months ago

Russia and Ukraine meet briefly in Istanbul DW 06/02/2025

Negotiations for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia are continuing amid escalating military actions from both sides.

Russo-Ukrainian War

fromenglish.elpais.com

8 months ago

Trump and Putin hold two-hour talks to revive Ukraine peace negotiations

Putin claims diplomatic progress while continuing military attacks, showcasing a complex relationship with the U.S. regarding the Ukraine conflict.