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Zelensky, Trump signal near deal on ending Ukraine war (Ld)
New York, Dec 29: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said a peace plan to end the war was "90 per cent" ready, while US President Donald Trump asserted they were "getting a lot closer, maybe very close", after their meeting to find a path to ending the four-year conflict.
Trump, Zelensky say Ukraine peace deal 'very close' after Florida talks
Washington, Dec 29: US President Donald Trump said that peace negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine were "very close" following what he described as a "terrific meeting" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
Ukraine says latest peace talks with US, Europe 'productive'
Kyiv, Dec 22: Ukraine's talks with US and European partners over the past three days in the US state of Florida were "productive and constructive, " Ukraine's top peace negotiator Rustem Umerov said.
US, Russian negotiators to meet in Miami over peace deal to end Ukraine crisis: Report
Washington, Dec 18: US and Russian negotiators are expected to hold talks in Miami, the US state of Florida, this weekend over a peace deal aimed at ending the Ukraine crisis that has lasted nearly four years, US media outlet Politico reported.
Ukraine open to dropping NATO bid for western security guarantees: Zelenskyy
Kyiv, December 15: Ukraine has signalled that it may be willing to give up its long-standing goal of joining NATO if it receives firm security guarantees from Western allies, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ahead of key meetings with US envoys and European partners in Berlin, Al Jazeera reported.
US touts 'Article Five-like' guarantees in Ukraine peace talks in Berlin
Washington, Dec 15: The US said on Monday that the Berlin peace talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war made significant progress, with a "very, very strong security package", including "Article Five-like security guarantees", emerging as the core element of a potential agreement.
SC issues notice on plea challenging CM Siddaramaiah's election from Karnataka's Varuna
New Delhi, Dec 8: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea challenging the election of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah from the state’s Varuna Assembly constituency.
'Deceived' public: BJP on three years of Congress govt in Himachal
Dharamsala, Dec 4: On the completion of three years of the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, the main Opposition BJP, on Thursday, organised a massive protest here with slogans like "Three years of administrative collapse -- Change, change the corrupt Congress government" echoing the air.
Rubio says Russia-Ukraine peace deal is still 'delicate'
Kyiv, December 1: Officials from Ukraine and the US held talks aimed at creating "reliable security guarantees" for Kyiv as part of a Washington-backed peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine war, Al Jazeera reported.
Our Word to Karnataka is not a slogan, it means the World to us: CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, November 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaffirmed his government's commitment to implementing its poll guarantees, asserting that the administration's word to the people "is not a slogan, that means the world to them, " and declared that the "Shakti scheme" has delivered over "600 crore free trips to the women."
Either losing dignity or risk losing a major partner, says Zelenskyy as Ukraine considers US peace plan
Kyiv, November 22: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday (local time) warned that Ukraine could face a tough choice between sacrificing its dignity and freedom or losing Washington's backing, as Kyiv deliberates on the US-proposed peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia, Al Jazeera reported.
Trump Administration's Ukraine Peace Plan draft may involve land concessions, military limits
Washington DC, November 20: A new Ukraine peace proposal being discussed within the Trump administration could involve Kyiv ceding territory in the eastern Donbas region and agreeing to limits on its military capabilities in exchange for US-backed security guarantees, CNN reported, citing a Western official familiar with the ongoing deliberations.
Cong making 'fake promises' in Bihar after being exposed in Himachal: BJP leader Jairam Thakur
Chandigarh, Nov 3: Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Monday accused the Congress of making “fake promises†while campaigning for the Assembly elections in Bihar and stated that it stood badly exposed in the hill state despite being at the helm for nearly three years.
NeGD, NeSL ink pact on handling digital documents for businesses, govt entities
New Delhi, Oct 8: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) have entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to enhance and integrate digital document management for businesses and government entities, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
Germany's military engagement in Ukraine's security depends on US involvement: Merz
Berlin, Sep 5: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Germany's decision on any future direct military involvement in Ukraine's security guarantees will be influenced by the type and extent of the United States' involvement, among other factors.
Russia rejects Western security guarantees as 26 countries pledge Ukraine reassurance force
Paris, September 5: Russia on Friday rejected the notion of Western security guarantees for Ukraine, after more than two dozen countries pledged to form a "reassurance" force to deploy in the war-torn country if a peace deal with Moscow is reached, France 24 reported.
The Third Eye: Trump's initiative for ending Russia-Ukraine 'war' makes some progress
New Delhi, Aug 31: The high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the largest US military facility in Alaska on August 15, can be said to have ended on a positive note, even as no immediate step towards a ceasefire was announced.
Ukraine President discusses security arrangements with Netherlands PM
Kyiv, August 23: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday spoke to Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof on the occasion of National Flag Day in Ukraine and apprised him of the talks in Washington.
Ukraine President holds talks on bring the real end of the war closer with NATO Sec Gen
Kyiv, August 22: At the visit of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Ukraine President Zelenskyy discussed security guarantees and joint steps that would help stop the war.
Zelensky, NATO chief meet on security guarantees for Ukraine
Kyiv, Aug 23: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he discussed security guarantees for Ukraine during a meeting with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv.
Russia-Ukraine war: Future of peace deal and security guarantees
Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday criticised the role of European leaders to resolve Security Guarantees without Moscow's involvement, terming it a "road to nowhere" while sounding an alarm to Ukraine’s allies, who are involved in "a fairly aggressive escalation of the situation, rather clumsy and, in general, unethical attempts" to change President Trump’s outlook on Kyiv.
Very hard to win war without attacking: Trump hints at letting Ukraine fight back amid peace talks
Washington DC, August 22: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) hinted at allowing Ukraine to "fight back" against Russia, marking a departure from his earlier peace stance, as he said, "It is very impossible, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invading country."
Uncertainty clouds Europe's security guarantees for Ukraine, warns expert
Washington, Aug 21: As officials from the United States and NATO met virtually on Wednesday to discuss the security guarantees for Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's meeting with the leaders of European countries, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, a leading international affairs expert cited that it would remain a contentious issue, not for Russia but for Ukraine's European friends.
Resolving Ukraine security issues without Moscow is road to nowhere: Russian FM Sergey Lavrov
Moscow, August 20: Russia on Wednesday warned that attempting to resolve security issues relating to Ukraine without the participation of Moscow is a "road to nowhere", two days after European leaders met US President Donald Trump to discuss security guarantees for Kyiv, Al Jazeera reported.
Unscientific guarantees have swallowed K'taka's revenue, claims Pralhad Joshi
Bengaluru, Aug 20: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Civil Supplies Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday asserted that the Congress-led government in Karnataka has swallowed up the state's revenue through its five unscientific guarantee schemes.
CAG warns govt is pushing K'taka towards debt trap, says LoP Ashoka
Bengaluru, Aug 20: Commenting on the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) findings regarding Karnataka's economy, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka stated on Wednesday that the central auditor's report has laid bare the extent of Karnataka’s financial decline under the poor financial management of the self-proclaimed economic expert, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
To finance guarantees K'taka govt availed Rs 37,000 cr loan more than last year: CAG
Bengaluru, Aug 20: The Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report has revealed that the five guarantee schemes implemented by the government of Karnataka accounted for 15 per cent of Revenue Expenditure for the year 2023-24. It further underlined that to finance the guarantees, the state government availed Rs 37,000 crore loan more than the previous year and reduced capital expenditure (Capex).
US boots will not be on the ground in Ukraine: White House
Washington, DC, August 20: US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump ruled out sending US troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees.
Putin-Trump meeting and unfinished Anchorage peace deal
Washington: The unfinished peace talk in Anchorage between US President Donald Trump and his counterpart Vladimir Putin ended in cementing bilateral US-Russia relationship as well. Following the summit, Trump stated warring parties were “pretty close to the endâ€. He noted “Ukraine has to agree†to any peace deal. Putin said that any sustainable resolution on Ukraine has to address the “root causes†of the crisis while taking into account Russia’s legitimate concerns. “A fair balance of security in Europe and globally must be secured,†Putin stated. “There should be no attempt to undermine progress through provocations and behind the scenes intrigue,†Putin stressed.
Trump says Putin agrees to security guarantees for Ukraine, Zelensky says will discuss territory at trilateral meeting
Washington, Aug 19: US President Donald Trump has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed during summit talks last week to provide security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any peace deal.
Putin agreed that Russia would accept security guarantees for Ukraine: Trump
Washington DC, August 19: At the White House, US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a host of European leaders to discuss a peace deal to end Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump pushes Ukraine to cede territory as part of peace deal, drops ceasefire demand
Washington, August 18: US President Donald Trump has abandoned his earlier demand for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine and appears prepared to push Kyiv to cede territory to Moscow as part of a broader peace deal that would include US security guarantees, The Hill reported.
Zelenskyy thanks US for security guarantees, calls for trilateral talks with Russia
Brussels, August 18: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday welcomed the United States' decision to join security guarantees for Ukraine, and urged the creation of a trilateral format involving Ukraine, the US and Russia to resolve issues.
European leaders to join Zelenskyy for Washington talks with Trump on Ukraine peace
Kyiv, August 18: Several European leaders will accompany Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he meets US President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday.
Russian envoy says Russia has the right to receive same security guarantees from the West as Ukraine
Vienna, Aug 18: The West should provide Russia with the same reliable security guarantees as it promised to Ukraine, Russia's Permanent Representative at International Organisations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov wrote on his Telegram channel.
KTR challenges DyCM Bhatti Vikramarka on implementation of six guarantees
Hyderabad, August 13: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao has come down heavily on Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka for his recent statement claiming that the Congress government had implemented "almost all" of the six guarantees promised to the people.
KTR throws challenge at Telangana Deputy CM on six guarantees
Hyderabad, Aug 13: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao on Wednesday dared Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other ministers to visit any village in the state and tell people that they fulfilled almost all of the six guarantees.
BJP has no shame after copying our guarantees in Bihar: K'taka CM
Mysuru: , July 19 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has thrown a direct challenge to the BJP and JD-S, saying that the development work undertaken by his government is the best response to their false propaganda, adding that the BJP has no shame after copying our poll guarantees in Bihar to win the upcoming Assembly election.
K'taka CM, Dy CM hand over ticket to 500th crore woman beneficiary of Shakti travel scheme
Bengaluru, July 14: Under the Shakti free travel scheme for women, in celebration of the number of free trips for women passengers reaching 500 crore, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday handed over the ticket for the 500 croreth trip to a woman passenger on a BMTC bus at Windsor Circle in Bengaluru.
K'taka truckers halt delivery under Anna Bhagya Scheme, demand release of Rs 250 crore pending bills
Bengaluru, July 7: Karnataka truck owners have halted the transportation of rice provided for free distribution under the Anna Bhagya scheme by the Siddaramaiah government.