EU ready to ‘step up’ in Ukraine-Russia talks but ceasefire must come first, summit draft shows

The European Union is ready to “step up” its role in the diplomatic process to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but only when Moscow demonstrates a serious commitment to negotiations and establishes an “unconditional ceasefire”, according to draft conclusions prepared ahead of a key leaders’ summit on 18-19 June. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING It marks the […]

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‘I don’t trust any side to stop anything’ – former Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister

Published on 02/06/2026 – 12:16 GMT+2•Updated 12:17 Speaking live from Beirut, Ghassan Hasbani said Israeli threats to strike Hezbollah strongholds in the capital’s southern suburbs had been temporarily put on hold following talks involving the Lebanese government and the United States. But he dampened any hopes of a full ceasefire. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “The impression here […]

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