West Accused of Blocking Peace Talks, Lavrov Denies Civilian Targeting

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Western nations are blocking peace efforts in Ukraine. Speaking in an interview, he alleged that European leaders were undermining negotiations and “searching for reasons to prevent talks.” He contrasted their approach with what he described as

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Trump Sets Two-Week Deadline for Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he will decide within two weeks whether peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are showing meaningful progress. Speaking in an interview, he remarked, “Within two weeks we’re going to know one way or the other,” suggesting a short timeline to judge the effectiveness of the latest diplomatic push. […]

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Switzerland and Austria Offer to Host Peace Talks Between Putin and Zelenskyy

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

Switzerland and Austria have both expressed readiness to host peace negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis confirmed that, in exceptional circumstances such as a peace summit, Switzerland may set aside its obligations under an arrest warrant issued by the International

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Zelenskyy Opens to Peace Talks at Trump Summit

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump and leading European figures at the White House. Zelenskyy signaled his readiness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin directly as part of efforts to peacefully end the war in Ukraine. All European leaders present backed the call for stronger security guarantees during the Oval Office […]

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Putin Briefs Modi on Trump Alaska Summit

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Putin’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. During the call, Putin shared details of his discussions with Trump, which largely focused on the ongoing Ukraine war and global security. Modi thanked him for the update and underlined the value […]

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U.S. Monitors India–Pakistan Tensions Daily, Calls for Lasting Peace

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

The United States has said it is closely tracking developments between India and Pakistan on a daily basis, amid ongoing concerns about regional security. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Washington continues to remain vigilant, given the history of conflicts and the fragile peace between the two nuclear-armed nations. According to Rubio, the […]

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European Leaders Join Zelenskyy in White House with Trump

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Several European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni,

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Trump Urges Zelenskiy to “Make a Deal” After Putin Talks

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

Following a three-hour summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to “make a deal.” Trump said Russia was a “very big power” and stressed that Ukraine must take steps toward ending the conflict. According to Trump, Putin signaled willingness to freeze most battle lines if […]

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Zelenskyy Seeks India’s Role in Peace Efforts

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope that India will contribute to international efforts aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. In a message on platform X, shared hours before a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, he wrote: “We hope that India will contribute to efforts aimed […]

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Hillary Clinton Would Nominate Trump for Nobel If Peace Holds

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said she would nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he successfully negotiates an end to the Ukraine war without Ukraine losing any of its territory. Speaking on a podcast, Clinton stressed that any peace deal must uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty in full and should […]