International Relations
What is the status of the potential meeting between Putin and Trump?
The Kremlin has confirmed that discussions regarding the conditions for a potential meeting between Russian President Putin and former US President Trump have taken place during high-stakes talks between Russia and the United States in Saudi Arabia. However, despite these discussions, the meeting between the two leaders is considered unlikely to happen in the immediate future, specifically next week. The talks, which recently concluded in Saudi Arabia, covered various aspects of this potential high-profile diplomatic engagement.
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WION
01:01 - 01:12
What is Lebanon's stance on Israeli presence in Lebanese territory according to the UN Security Council Resolution 1701?
Lebanon demands that the UN Security Council take necessary measures to address Israeli violations and compel Israel to withdraw immediately to international borders in accordance with Resolution 1701. The Lebanese government explicitly considers any continued Israeli presence in Lebanese territory, regardless of size, as an occupation with all corresponding legal consequences under international law. This stance emphasizes Lebanon's position that Israeli forces must completely withdraw from Lebanese soil as mandated by UN resolutions and relevant declarations.
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WION
02:48 - 03:21
Can Ukraine accept a peace deal that is negotiated without their participation?
President Zelensky firmly stated that Ukraine cannot accept any peace deal made without Ukrainian participation, declaring it 'not acceptable.' He emphasized that Ukraine must have a seat at any negotiating table concerning the conflict with Russia. While acknowledging potential scenarios, Zelensky outlined his ideal resolution: Russian withdrawal from Ukrainian territory, Ukraine's admission to NATO, and Putin facing justice. His stance came amid reports of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio initiating peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia, to which Ukraine had apparently not been invited.
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MSNBC
00:10 - 01:10
What does President Zelensky believe about Putin's stance on peace negotiations?
President Zelensky firmly believes that Putin is being deceptive about wanting peace. During his conversation with former President Trump, Zelensky explicitly called Putin "a liar" who "doesn't want any peace" but is merely pretending to be open to negotiations. Zelensky further expressed that Putin is actually "a little bit scared" of Trump, suggesting this fear could be leveraged in negotiations. He conveyed confidence that Trump's strength could effectively pressure Putin into genuine peace talks, stating that Trump "has this chance" and "can push Putin to peace negotiations."
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01:39 - 02:24
What is President Zelensky's stance on peace negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine?
President Zelensky has taken a firm position that Ukraine will never accept any peace deal negotiated between the US and Russia if Ukraine doesn't have a seat at the negotiating table. Despite top Trump administration officials preparing to meet with Russian leaders in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war, Zelensky insists on his country's direct involvement in any peace talks. This stance underscores Ukraine's determination to maintain agency in diplomatic solutions concerning its own future, rejecting any agreements made without Ukrainian participation as unacceptable. The situation highlights tensions between potential US-Russia bilateral negotiations and Ukraine's demand for inclusion in all discussions about the war's resolution.
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00:00 - 00:18
How has President Trump shifted the global conversation regarding the Ukraine war?
President Trump has fundamentally changed the global dialogue from questioning if the war in Ukraine will end to discussing how it will conclude. Within just a few months, he has repositioned the entire conversation around finding a resolution path. This unique position is recognized by both President Putin and President Zelensky, who acknowledged in the Oval Office that only Trump could drive this conflict to a conclusion. Trump's diplomatic approach has created momentum toward peace negotiations where previously there seemed to be an indefinite stalemate.
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BBC News
03:03 - 03:28