Under Trump, peace deals have been treated as an opportunity to secure resources and real estate. Recent agreements illustrate this “resources-for-peace” approach. The post A Closer Look at Trump’s Peace Deals: From “Death and Hatred” to “Love and Success”? appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Key developments on May 3-4: * Zelensky rejects Putin’s truce proposal as 'theatrical,' backs 30-day ceasefire plan from US * US sanctions depend on whether Russia is 'behaving' on peace deal, Trump says * US to send refurbished Patriot air defense system from Israel to Ukraine, NYT reports * Ukrainian sea drones down 2 Russian Su-30 jets near Novorossiysk, military intelligence chief says * Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 11 people, including 2 children, damages shopping mall * Czec| The Kyiv Independent
Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz said on Dec. 4 that any speculations about deploying German troops to ensure a ceasefire are irresponsible at this time.| The Kyiv Independent
President Trump revealed ongoing communication with Vladimir Putin while claiming progress in ending Russia's war against Ukraine, though he declined to provide specifics.| Euromaidan Press
Donald Trump's presidential transition team has disavowed statements made by Republican operative Bryan Lanza regarding potential territorial concessions to end the war under a future Trump administration.| Euromaidan Press
President Gustavo Petro authorized a “socio-judicial conversation” with the EGC, Colombia’s largest paramilitary organization. According to a presidential decree, this conversation seeks to convince the EGC’s top commanders of the…| Colombia News | Colombia Reports
The lead negotiator of Colombia’s government has confirmed that peace talks with a dissident faction of guerrilla group EMC will continue on Tuesday. EMC founder “Ivan Mordisco” and the majority…| Colombia News | Colombia Reports
