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Russia and US conduct another prisoner swap

Moscow and Washington have conducted another prisoner swap in Abu Dhabi, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing CIA officials.

Hamas launches legal challenge against UK terror designation: MEE

The Palestinian group Hamas has instructed British lawyers to appeal the UK's 2021 decision to designate the movement as a terrorist organisation, Middle East Eye revealed.

Kazan becomes Isfahan’s 16th sister city in historic ceremony

The ancient cities of Isfahan in Iran and Kazan in Russia formalized a sister-city partnership on Wednesday during a signing ceremony at Isfahan's UNESCO-listed Chehel Sotoun Palace.

France could recognise Palestinian state within months: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that Paris could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that in turn some countries in the Middle East could recognise "the state of Israel."

Zelensky claims over 150 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed Ukrainian intelligence has information about 155 Chinese nationals fighting for the Russian military against Ukraine, and that the real number is likely to be much higher.

EU welcomes Iran-US negotiations

A spokesperson for the European Union has welcomed the upcoming talks between Iran and the United States, emphasizing that diplomacy remains the only sustainable solution to Tehran’s nuclear issue.

Russia welcomes US-Iran negotiations on nuclear program

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has welcomed reports of planned talks between Washington and Tehran regarding the Iranian nuclear program.

Zelensky claims Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

Ukrainian soldiers have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting in the ranks of the Russian military against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated.

Russia’s State Duma ratifies Treaty on Strategic Partnership with Iran

Russia’s lower house of parliament has ratified the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Tehran.

US considering withdrawing 10k forces from Eastern Europe: NBC

Senior U.S. Defense Department officials are considering withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, NBC News has reported, citing six American and European officials briefed on the discussions.

Trump fires US admiral at NATO

U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, who holds a senior position in NATO, has been fired as part of what appears to be an expanding national security purge of top officials by the administration of President Donald Trump, three sources have told Reuters.

Germany to prepare children for crisis, war: Handelsblatt

The German Interior Ministry is advising schools to prepare children for crises and wars, the Handelsblatt daily has reported, citing a ministry spokesperson.

Ukraine calls for UN Security Council meeting after Russia’s heavy attacks

Ukraine has initiated an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council and a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council following Russia's deadly attack on Kryvyi Rih, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X.

UK lawyers accuse several Britons who fought for Israeli army in Gaza of war crimes

A dossier against 10 British nationals accused of war crimes while they fought for the Israeli military in the besieged and bombarded Gaza Strip has been filed with London’s Metropolitan Police by a leading human rights lawyer.

Russia rejecting ceasefire to keep conducting strikes from Black Sea: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia is refusing to accept an unconditional ceasefire in order to keep launching missile attacks from the Black Sea.

NATO says not part of Ukraine peace negotiations

NATO is not involved in the US-mediated ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, Secretary General Mark Rutte has said. He added that considering Kiev’s bid to join the bloc has never been part of any potential peace accord.

Ukraine investigating leaked U.S. minerals agreement: FT

Ukraine is reportedly investigating the source of a leaked draft of the minerals deal with the United States, according to a report.

Ukraine hits US embassy over ‘surprisingly disappointing’ response to Russian attack

President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized the U.S. embassy in Ukraine over its “surprisingly disappointing” response to Russia’s attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih, Zelensky’s hometown.

British foreign secretary slams Israel for denying two Labour MPs entry

The UK Foreign Secretary has criticised the Israeli authorities for denying entry to two Labour MPs and deporting them.

Germany financing Ukraine’s use of Starlink alternative: Reuters

Berlin is financing Ukraine's access to a satellite internet network operated by French company Eutelsat, Reuters has reported, citing Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke.

Macron to helm EU’s negotiations with Putin: Telegraph

French President Emmanual Macron is readying to become Europe's point person in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, wrote the Telegraph.

US says ‘testing’ if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine

Washington will know within weeks whether Moscow is serious about pursuing peace with Ukraine, the secretary of state has stated, warning that US President Donald Trump was not “going to fall into the trap of endless negotiations” with Russia.

Trump’s team advises against calling Russian leader for now: NBC

Donald Trump's inner circle has advised the U.S. President not to hold a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin until the Kremlin agrees to a ceasefire in Ukraine, NBC News has reported, citing two unnamed officials.

Zelensky says US should not let Putin out of global isolation

It is critical that the United States not to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin out of political and economic isolation, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed in an interview with Eurovision News.

North Korea dispatches 3,000 more troops to Russia: South Korea

North Korea transferred around 3,000 additional soldiers to Russia in January and February to compensate for battlefield losses sustained during fighting Ukrainian forces, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff has claimed.

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