Turkey’s Fidan in Russia as Trump accuses Putin of ‘needless’ killing in Ukraine The top Turkish diplomat’s Moscow visit follows Istanbul peace talks and the US president's rare criticism of the Russian leader. Turkey
Trump may visit Turkey Thursday for Erdogan’s Russia-Ukraine talks The US president floated the idea of traveling to Turkey on Thursday for a potential meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders. Turkey
Qatar and Russia to up investment by $2B as emir visits Moscow Cooperation between Qatar and Russia on energy matters is growing, as Doha seeks to mediate between the Kremlin and Ukraine over the war. Qatar
UAE brokers Ukraine-Russia swap for 350 prisoners: What we know The Emirati mediation follows Saudi Arabia's hosting talks on the war and the UAE boosting its ties with Ukraine. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Ukraine ceasefire showcases Saudi Arabia's diplomatic role under Trump By Rosaleen Carroll , Jennifer Gnana
Analysis Wary of Turkey and Iran, Israel tightens ties with Russia: What to know By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Saudi Arabia to host US-Ukraine talks on ending war with Russia By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis Amid US rift and Saudi rivalry, UAE offers Zelenskyy economic lifeline By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Analysis After Istanbul meeting, what role for Turkey in a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire? Turkey may be open to providing security guarantees for Ukraine but remains hesitant about deploying peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
In Qatar, Russia's Lavrov rejects European force in Ukraine, pushes for Syria access During the visit, Russia and Qatar agreed to step up cooperation via a gas forum and their sovereign wealth funds and discussed the political transitions in Syria and Lebanon. Qatar
After Saudi Arabia, Turkey to host US-Russia talks Thursday: What to know Thursday’s US-Russia talks in Turkey come as Ankara seeks to assert its role as a facilitator in US-Russia and Russia-Ukraine negotiations. Turkey
Lavrov in Tehran: Russia seeks leverage in US-Iran standoff The Iranian foreign minister addressed the issue after talks with his Russian counterpart, amid worries in Tehran that Moscow's recent closeness with Washington may undermine Iran's interests. Iran
Lavrov in Turkey, praises Trump as Ankara offers to host Russia-Ukraine talks As Ankara seeks a role in potential Ukraine-Russia peace talks, the top Russian diplomat paid a visit to Turkey less than a week after the Ukrainian president's trip to Ankara. Turkey
Analysis Will US-Russia rapprochement increase odds of Israel striking Iran? Israeli leaders hope the thaw in relations will lead Moscow to stem strategic cooperation with Tehran, leaving Iran vulnerable to an attack on its nuclear facilities after a US green light. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
UAE conveys frustrations to US' top diplomat Rubio over Gaza, Ukraine Arab states have grown increasingly frustrated over the US administration's rhetoric about displacing 2.1 million Gazans from the enclave. United Arab Emirates
Pentagon sends B-52 bombers over Middle East as US aims to pressure Iran The US military signals continuity in the region as Saudi Arabia hosts Trump’s push for a dramatic reset with Russia over the Ukraine war. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
US-Russia talks conclude in Saudi Arabia, most high-level meeting since 2023: What to know The US State Department said one purpose of the talks was to “reestablish” bilateral relations with Russia as Saudi Arabia seeks to mediate between the two. United States
Ukraine's Zelenskyy postpones visit to Saudi Arabia in apparent snub to US The move comes as direct talks between the United States and Russia are ongoing in Riyadh that the Ukrainian president described as a surprise to his country. Turkey
UAE, Ukraine finalize trade deal during Zelenskyy's visit The agreement is expected to contribute $369 million to the UAE’s GDP and $874 million to Ukraine’s GDP by 2031. United Arab Emirates
Zelenskyy heads to Turkey to meet with Erdogan amid US-Russia talks The Ukrainian president's visit to Turkey will coincide with US-Russia talks on a potential ceasefire. Turkey
