International Diplomacy
Zelensky reiterates refusal to cede land as Trump says Russia has ‘upper hand’ in peace push
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated that Ukraine will not cede any of its territory under a U.S.-backed peace initiative championed by President Donald Trump, citing Ukrainian law, international law and moral principles. Trump, in recent remarks, has urged Kyiv to be more flexible and argued that Russia currently holds the advantage in the war.
For the first time in G20 history, nations achieved consensus on a Leaders’ Declaration without United States participation during South Africa's presidency. The US abstained, but the remaining members adopted the document unanimously. This event highlights shifting global dynamics amid tensions with incoming US President Donald Trump.
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China has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid Japan in response to remarks by Japan's prime minister on Taiwan. This has led to widespread cancellations by Chinese tourists, impacting Japan's economy. Historical precedents suggest the dispute could persist for some time.
Global leaders are convening in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the 30th United Nations climate summit, amid challenges to the Paris Agreement a decade after its ratification. With the United States absent from high-level participation and developing nations pressing for aid, the conference will address finance, adaptation, fossil fuels, Indigenous rights, and the COP process itself. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for a shift from negotiation to implementation.
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Egypt is hosting a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday to seal the agreement ending the Gaza war. More than 20 heads of state and government, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump, are invited. The ceasefire took effect on Friday.