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Lebanon Seeks to Distance State from Hezbollah After Cyprus Drone Incident

                                                         File photo: Youssef Ragg Lebanon has urged Cypriot authorities and the public not to conflate the Lebanese state with Hezbollah following a drone strike that originated from Lebanese territory and hit Cyprus six days earlier. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi emphasized that the attack was carried out independently by Hezbollah and does not reflect the policies, values, or intentions of the Lebanese government.  Raggi stressed that Lebanon rejects any attempt to use its territory for external agendas and reiterated that Hezbollah’s actions fall outside the state’s legal authority. He called on Cyprus to distinguish between the official Lebanese government and groups operating autonomously, noting that Lebanon has consistently affirmed its sovereignty ...
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Kyiv Rejects U.S. Proposal Involving Territorial Concessions



A new U.S.-backed peace initiative has stirred controversy after reports suggested it would require Ukraine to cede parts of its territory to Russia in exchange for ending the ongoing war. The plan, intended to halt hostilities and pave the way for negotiations, was met with swift rejection from Kyiv.

Ukrainian officials emphasized that any settlement involving the surrender of land undermines the nation’s sovereignty and sacrifices the sacrifices made by its people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s administration reiterated that Ukraine’s territorial integrity is non-negotiable and that peace must be achieved without concessions to aggression.

The proposal has also sparked debate among international observers, with critics warning that legitimizing territorial seizures could set a dangerous precedent for global security. While Washington framed the plan as a pragmatic step toward ending the conflict, Kyiv’s firm stance highlights the deep divide over how peace should be pursued.

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