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US-Russia talks cannot exclude Ukraine, Zelenskyy insists
Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will not accept any negotiations with Russia that do not have Ukraine’s involvement, as that would be part of “Putin’s plan.”
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal to start Sunday; attacks on Gaza continue
Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating after mediators confirmed a ceasefire deal has been reached between Hamas and Israel after 15 months of war. The truce is set to take effect on Sunday, January 19.
Israeli forces, however, are continuing with their attacks across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 30 Palestinians in the enclave since the agreement was announced.
#LIVE: ISRAEL AND HAMAS AGREE GAZA CEASEFIRE DEAL TO HALT WAR
Israel and Hamas have agreed a ceasefire starting on Sunday to halt the devastating 15-month war in Gaza, Qatar’s Prime Minister says.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said the deal will lead to the release of Israeli captives and a surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza.