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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...
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UK to Recognise Palestinian State After Trump’s Departure, Starmer to Announce Before UN Summit



Britain is set to formally recognise a Palestinian state this weekend, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expected to make the announcement once U.S. President Donald Trump concludes his state visit.

The move, timed to avoid overshadowing a joint press conference at Chequers, comes ahead of next week’s United Nations General Assembly, where other nations including France, Canada, and Australia are also preparing similar declarations.

Starmer had warned in July that recognition would proceed unless Israel agreed to a ceasefire, revived prospects for a two-state solution, and halted annexation of the West Bank — conditions that remain unmet amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza.

The decision risks further straining relations with Washington, which has voiced strong opposition, warning it could be seen as rewarding Hamas. Israel has also condemned the move, while Labour MPs and international allies have urged swift action to preserve the viability of a two-state solution.


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