Washington agreed to offer security guarantees to Ukraine in peace talks, involving a European-led force supported by the US, to address security and territorial disputes.
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Ukraine is willing to forgo NATO membership in exchange for alternative Western security guarantees amid war talks. The guarantees would fall short of NATO’s collective defense but aim to deter future Russian aggression.
Thai airstrikes hit deep Cambodian territory near refugee camps amid intensified border fighting. Both sides report military and civilian casualties.
Jimmy Lai was found guilty of colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong’s national security law, signaling Beijing's crackdown on dissent. He faces life imprisonment amid global criticism of the law and court’s independence.
IS militants ambushed US forces in Syria's Palmyra, killing three Americans; the US vows retaliation amidst ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners after US lifted sanctions on potash exports, marking renewed US-Belarus engagement amid Belarus's Russian ties.
Ukraine may drop its NATO bid for binding Western security guarantees to advance peace talks and deter Russia.
Intense border clashes continue between Thailand and Cambodia despite US-brokered ceasefire attempts. Significant casualties and displacement reported.
Cambodia closed borders with Thailand amid ongoing fighting; ceasefire disputed. Heavy casualties and displacements reported; ASEAN pushes ceasefire.
Belarus freed 123 prisoners and gained US potash sanctions relief after diplomatic talks.
Belarus released prisoners as the US lifted potash sanctions, signaling a thaw despite EU non-recognition of Lukashenko.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged attacks as diplomatic efforts continue, with Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure and Ukraine striking Russian territory.