Diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has floated former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a possible mediator in peace talks with Ukraine. EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas promptly rejected the idea. Critics view it as a tactical move by Moscow.

May 11, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire announced plans to open an embassy in Nairobi following talks with Kenyan President William Ruto on May 10.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of Russia's 81st Victory Day. In the message, Kim reaffirmed Pyongyang's commitment to prioritizing and deepening its alliance-like partnership with Moscow.

May 08, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will stop in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and South Korean officials ahead of next week’s Trump-Xi summit in Beijing.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva handed Donald Trump a copy of the 2010 nuclear agreement mediated by Brazil and Turkey. The leaders also addressed trade tariffs and proposed a working group to resolve differences within 30 days.

May 06, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized those who invited Isabel Díaz Ayuso to the country on Wednesday and said the visit does not harm diplomatic relations.