Peace Talks News - Latest Updates & Headlines
First tripartite talks between MHA, Meitei, Kuki-Zo leaders to be held today
New Delhi/Imphal, April 5: In a significant development, leading organisations of Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities will hold a tripartite meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on Saturday.
Chhattisgarh: Maoists offer peace talks ahead of HM Shah's visit to state
Raipur, April 2: Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's scheduled visit to Bastar in Chhattisgarh, the Maoists have expressed their willingness to engage in peace negotiations.
Putin calls for peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine war
Moscow, March 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Kremlin stands for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict on the condition that its root causes are removed, describing the conflict as complex and demanding a "careful approach."
US concludes Black Sea security talks with Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh
Washington, DC, March 26: The United States recently held expert-level discussions with delegations from both Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from March 23 to 25. These bilateral meetings followed high-level discussions by US President Donald Trump with, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy respectively, an official press release by the White House stated.
Rwanda welcomes M23 rebels' withdrawal from eastern Congo's town of Walikale
Kigali, March 25: Rwanda welcomed the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group's decision to withdraw from Walikale town, which it seized earlier in the week, as well as the Congolese government's decision to de-escalate hostilities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
US, Russia negotiators begin talks in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh
Riyadh, March 24: The high-stakes meeting between a US delegation led by US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Wiktkoff and Kremlin negotiators has started in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, where the Trump administration is pushing for a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict in separate talks with Moscow and Kyiv, CNN reported.
Russian delegation arrives in Riyadh to participate in US-brokered peace talks
Riyadh, March 24: The Russian delegation arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, to participate in the peace negotiations brokered by the United States, aiming to reach a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Discussions held to fast-track peace restoration in Manipur: Union Law Minister in Imphal
Imphal, March 23: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Sunday that during the recent National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) programme attended by five Supreme Court judges in Manipur's Imphal, discussions were held on ways to fast-track peace restoration in the violence-hit state.
Elephant in room is whether Ukraine will cede territories: US Special Envoy ahead of peace talks
Washington DC, March 23: US special envoy Steve Witkoff said that "the elephant in the room" for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is the status of Crimea and four mainland Ukrainian regions 'occupied' by Russia, CNN reported.
Zelensky holds military cabinet meeting in Kharkiv ahead of talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia tomorrow
Kyiv, March 23: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday held a meeting of the military cabinet in Kharkiv, media reported.
Dialogue and diplomacy: India reaffirms its commitment to finding peaceful resolution to Ukraine-Russia conflict.
New Delhi, March 22: India reaffirmed its commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine-Russia conflict on Friday.
Trump speaks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy about possible ceasefire with Russia
Washington, DC, March 19: US President Donald Trump announced he had a "very good" one-hour phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aimed at a possible ceasefire with Russia.
Germany, France stress Ukraine's role in peace talks
Berlin, March 19: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed that any peace negotiations regarding the conflict in Ukraine must fully involve the Ukrainian government.
Congo, Rwandan presidents voice support for ceasefire during Qatar meeting
Doha, March 19: Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda met during a sit-down mediated by Qatar, during which they voiced support for a ceasefire in the eastern DRC.
UN chief hails progress in Geneva talks over Cyprus
Geneva, March 19: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the informal meeting on the Cyprus issue, held over two days in Geneva, Switzerland, had made "meaningful progress."
British PM stresses commitment to Ukraine peace but avoids specifics
London, March 15: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine as Britain hosted a virtual meeting with more than 25 political leaders on Saturday. However, no detailed or updated defence measures were announced.
Angolan President calls for ceasefire in Congo ahead of peace talks
Luanda, March 15: Joao Lourenco, Angolan President and current African Union (AU) chair, on Saturday urged all parties involved in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to cease hostilities starting midnight local time on Sunday, according to a statement released by the Angolan Presidency.
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds meeting with forces in Kursk: Kremlin
Moscow, March 13: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting at a command post of the Kursk group of forces, state agency TASS reported, citing Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire during talks with US in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, March 12: Ukraine signaled its readiness to accept a US proposal for an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire" following talks with a US delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement.
Efforts continue to advance Gaza peace talks: Hamas
Gaza, March 12: Hamas said that Egyptian and Qatari mediators are continuing efforts to finalise the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and initiate the second phase of negotiations.
Rubio says US could resume aid to Ukraine
Washington, March 11: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the Trump administration could resume aid and intelligence support to Ukraine if the war-torn country's leaders commit to a peace process at a crucial meeting of senior officials of the two countries in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Ukraine determined to do everything to end war with just and lasting peace: Zelenskyy
Kyiv, March 9: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared on Saturday details of the upcoming meeting between American and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia for negotiating peace talks as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to rage on.
US, Ukraine to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia next week, says Zelensky
Kyiv, March 7: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he would travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman ahead of diplomatic-level talks later in the week with US officials.
Govt, Naga groups to hold fresh formal talks soon: Officials
Kohima, Feb 21: Officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the top leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) held a meeting in Dimapur on Friday and decided to hold fresh formal talks between the government and the dominant Naga group soon, officials said.
Trump slams Zelensky, says he could have joined peace talks with Russia in Riyadh
Washington, Feb 20: US President Donald Trump has hit out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that he had done a "terrible job" and could have joined peace talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia if he wanted to.
Hamas says second phase of Gaza ceasefire talks underway
Gaza, Feb 4: Hamas said on Tuesday that talks on the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel have begun, focusing on shelter, relief, and reconstruction in the devastated Palestinian enclave.