India Says It Is On Side Of Peace Ahead Of Putin Meet

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

National

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that India is “not neutral” on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and stands firmly “on the side of peace.” The comments were made ahead of his summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, signalling India’s support for diplomatic and peaceful

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US Push for Ukraine Peace Plan Faces Resistance

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The United States’ latest effort to advance a negotiated peace framework for the Ukraine war is facing strong opposition as talks continue. The peace proposal, which originally contained over two dozen clauses, has been revised after concerns that some terms appeared to favour Russian strategic interests. Key Sticking Points Slow Negotiations Diplomatic sources indicate

International

Trump Sends Envoy to Meet Putin as Ukraine Peace Deal Nears

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to finalise a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump said the deal is “really close,” with only a few outstanding issues remaining to be resolved. Deal Status and […]

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Zelensky Welcomes “Principles” of U.S. Peace Draft

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that the “principles” of a revised U.S. draft plan to end the war with Russia could form the basis of “deeper agreements,” while emphasising that much now “depends on America.” The plan, which has not yet been publicly released in full, updates a previously leaked version that drew […]

International

U.S. and Ukraine Forge Refined Peace Framework in Geneva

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

The United States and Ukraine announced progress on a refined peace framework during their meeting in Geneva, signalling adjustments to an earlier proposal that drew criticism for appearing to favour Russian demands. Both sides said the updated approach aims to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty while addressing concerns raised by European partners. Key Shifts In The New […]

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Putin Says U.S. Plan Could Form Basis For Peace In Ukraine

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on November 21, 2025 that a 28-point peace plan proposed by the Donald Trump administration could be used as the foundation for a final settlement to the war in Ukraine. He told the Russian Security Council that Moscow had received the document and described it as “a new version” of […]

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Breaking Down The News: How the U.S. Peace Deal Gives Russia a Bigger Win Than the Battlefield Did

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

The draft 28 point peace plan pushed by the United States is being sold as a “balanced compromise” to end the Russia Ukraine war. But when you strip away the diplomatic language and look at what is actually written, the structure of the agreement hands Moscow a package of gains that it has not fully […]

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US Peace Draft Suggests Ukraine Cede Territory

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

A reported US-drafted peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war includes terms that would require Ukraine to cede territory currently under Russian control and agree to reduce certain military capabilities. The 28-point framework is said to include limits on future weapons imports and security arrangements that align heavily with Russian demands. The proposal

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UN Security Council Approves Gaza Peace Plan Resolution

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted a U.S.-draft resolution on 17 November 2025 supporting the peace initiative outlined by Donald Trump aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza Strip. The resolution was backed by 13 members, with China and Russia abstaining. The text authorises the deployment of an “International Stabilisation Force” to Gaza and […]

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Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2025

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

The Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. She was recognised for her long-standing fight for democratic rights and her role in promoting a peaceful transition of power in Venezuela. Why Machado Was Chosen The committee praised Machado for her “tireless work in advancing democracy for […]