Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea ceasefire dealRussia and Ukraine agreed to suspend attacks on energy infrastructure, conditional on lifting Western sanctions on Russia's agriculture.
The long history of Russia's broken promises to UkraineTrust issues between Ukraine and Russia complicate ceasefire discussions.U.S. mediates a fragile 30-day ceasefire with restrictions.Historical context is crucial for understanding Ukraine-Russia relations.
Fear of factional fighting drives 100,000 Syrians to northern Kurdish areasEscalating clashes and a humanitarian crisis arise as over 100,000 flee into Kurdish-controlled areas of northern Syria amid factional fighting.
Israel-Gaza war live: Blinken and Qatar warn all sides not to undermine ceasefire talks as expectations dimCeasefire talks in Israel-Gaza face obstacles, with Hamas expressing low confidence in US mediation and indicating terms for participation.